5 Day Marangu Route Trekking Adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Marangu Route. Experience diverse landscapes, breathtaking views, and the thrill of standing atop Africa's highest peak.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to Mandara Hut

Start your trek after registration at Marangu Gate, hiking through the lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Take an optional side trip to Maundi Crater for stunning views of the Kenya-Tanzania border. Along the way, spot unique flora and fauna, including Colobus monkeys and giant Eucalyptus trees.

1. Elevation: 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
2. Distance: 7 km
3. Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
4. Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Continue through the moorland zone, featuring fascinating vegetation like giant lobelias and groundsels. Enjoy incredible views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks while acclimatizing to the altitude.

1. Elevation: 9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
2. Distance: 11 km
3. Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
4. Habitat: Heathland

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascend through the alpine desert, passing the last water point as you approach the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Prepare for the final push to the summit with an early dinner and rest at Kibo Hut.

1. Elevation: 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m
2. Distance: 10 km
3. Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
4. Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit, then Descend to Horombo Hut

Begin the summit trek at midnight, navigating steep and challenging terrain to reach Gilman’s Point and finally Uhuru Peak. Take in the awe-inspiring views from the highest point in Africa. Afterward, descend to Kibo Hut for lunch before continuing to Horombo Hut for overnight rest.

1. Elevation (ascent): 15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m
2. Elevation (descent): 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
3. Distance: 4 km up / 14 km down
4. Hiking Time: 10–15 hours
5. Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Descend through moorland and rainforest zones back to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificates and reflect on your incredible achievement as you return to your starting point.

1. Elevation: 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m
2. Distance: 18 km
3. Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

Included in the Package:

1. Hut accommodations (bed and mattress)
2. Park fees
3. Government taxes
4. All meals during the trek
5. Salaries and fees for guides, porters, and cook
6. Unlimited drinking water
7. Rescue fee

Excluded from the Package:

1. Visas
2. Medical and travel insurance
3. Flights
4. Personal items
5. Alcohol and cigarettes
6. Sleeping bag (available for hire)
7. Trekking gear (available for hire)
8. Airport transfers
9. Accommodation before or after the trek