5 Day Marangu Route Adventure in Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
   meters (1800m to 2700m)
   Distance: 8 km/5 miles
   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
   Habitat: Rain Forest
   We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
   meters (2700m to 3700m)
   Distance: 12 km/7 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
   meters {3700m to 4700m}
   Distance: 10 km/6 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Alpine Desert
   We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
   Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
   meters(4700m to 5895)
   Distance: 6 km/4 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Arctic
   Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
   Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
   meters(5895m to 3700m)
   Distance: 16 km/10 miles
   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
   After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening.

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
   meters(3700m to 1800m)
   Distance: 20 km/12 miles
   Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
   Habitat: Rain Forest
   On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi for hot shower.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness