5 Days Hiking Tour in Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

Duration5 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Kilimanjaro Climbing (trekking) route 5 days itinerary is fairly easy despite of its difficult at the final part to the summit. Termed easier route, the route has encounter a highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempt. The above situations have moved KINAPA officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those who climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on Marangu route. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.

What's included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Park Fees
Hotel Accomodation

Guiding Tip

What to expect

Day 1: Day O - Day 1 – Arrival – Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro
1h · Admission ticket included

Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h · Admission ticket included

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation:
Mandara Hut

Day 2: Day 2: Mandara Hut (2720m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moorland zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3720m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

Distance covered:11km / 7.8mi
Approx. time taken: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Day 3: Horombo(3720m) to Kibo Hut (4720m)

Mount Kilimanjaro
7h · Admission ticket included

Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination will be Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

Distance covered: 9km / 5.9mi
Approx. time taken: 5-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 4: Day 4: Kibo Hut (4720m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m)

Mount Kilimanjaro
15h · Admission ticket included

Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12hours – 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 5: Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1879m)

Mount Kilimanjaro
8h · Admission ticket included

The last stage passes through the heath and moorland zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1879m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: moshi/arusha

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All Travelers will e picked up at Arusha (JRO Airport) which is our Meeting Point unless your Tanzanian client you will be notified where is the picking point because it depends on where your located.

End point

All Travelers will e picked up at Arusha (JRO Airport) which is our Meeting Point unless your Tanzanian client you will be notified where is the picking point because it depends on where your located.

Pickup details

All Travellers will e picked up at Arusha (JRO Airport)

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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