5 Days Marangu Route, Kilimanjaro

Day 1: (Marangu Gate 1,843 m – Mandara Hut 2,700 m)

In the morning depart Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.

• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking time: 4-5 hrs
• Habitat: Rain forest

Day 2: (Mandara Hut 2,700 m – Horombo Hut 3,720 m)

After breakfast depart for Horombo Hut.

• Distance: 12 km
• Hiking time: 6-8 hrs
• Habitat: Moorland

Day 3: (Horombo Hut 3,720 m – Kibo Hut 4,703 m)

Depart after breakfast for Kibo Hut.

• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking time: 6-8 hrs
• Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 4: (Kibo Hut 4,703 m – Uhuru Peak 5,895 m – Horombo Hut 3,720 m)

An early start at around 01:00hrs to climb steeply to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak.

• Ascending distance: 15 km
• Ascending hiking time: 6-8 hrs
• Ascending habitat: Arctic
• Descending distance: 16 km
• Ascending hiking time: 4-5 hrs
• Ascending habitat: Alpine desert and Moorland

Day 5: (Horombo Hut 3,720 m – Marangu Gate 1,843 m)

After breakfast depart for Marangu gate.

• Distance: 20 km
• Hiking time: 5-7 hrs
• Habitat: Rain forest

At arrival at the Marangu Gate you will be transferred to your hotel in Moshi.

Inclusive Of

• Pick up and drop off from Moshi/ Arusha on the date of climb.
• 3 meals a day on the climb.
• Government Taxes.
• Porters, chef and guide.
• Park fees, Fees for the huts, Fees for armed rangers
• Equipment for the huts (except own sleeping bags available for hire $35 per trip)
• Bottled Water (on day one)

Exclusive Of

• Tipping to the guide and porters.
• Airport transfers (Available upon request)
• Travel Insurance.
• Accommodation before and after the climb (can be arranged for)