5 Days/4 Nights
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Trip Overview
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you are met with our driver guide after passing through customs.Transfer to the Hotel and have a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with your climbing manager and your guide.
Accommodation
Huts
Trek Destinations
Marangu Gate, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Mawenzi Ridge,Kibo Hut, Marangu Gate, Uhuru Peak
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TRIP INCLUSION
- Special accommodation according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional, - English-speaking guide
- All mentioned activities
- Airport Pick up and drop off
- All national park fees
TRIP EXCLUSION
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic drinks Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
- International & local flight
FULL ITINERARY
Day1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
- Distance: 8 km
- 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 rainforest. 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
- Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
- Distance: 12 km
- 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 Kilimanjaro.
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft
- Distance: 5 km
- Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
- Habitat: Heath
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you are met with our driver guide after passing through customs.Transfer to the Hotel and have a comprehensive briefing and equipment check with your climbing manager and your guide.
Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft to 12,205
- Distance: 5 km
- Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
- Habitat: Heath
This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
- Distance: 10 km
- 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 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
- Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
- Distance: 6 km
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
- Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
- Distance: 16 km
- 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, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
- Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
- Distance: 20 km
- 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 or a next flight at the airport.
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