5-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route from Zanzibar

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Marangu Gate

After breakfast, depart from Zanzibar with a transfer to the airport, then fly to Arusha. From there you will get briefing and driven to Kilimanjaro National Park gate, approximately 2 hour away. Complete registration and begin your ascent. The trail leads through lush rainforest to Mandara camp.

Consider a side trip to Maundi Crater for stunning views of northern Tanzania and Kenya. Spot majestic eucalyptus trees, diverse birdlife, and playful colobus monkeys in the rainforest.

Elevation change: From 1,860 meters (6,100 feet) to 2,700 meters (8,875 feet)
Distance: 8 kilometers (5 miles)
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Includes lunch and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Leaving the verdant rainforest behind, your journey continues upward through the expansive moorlands towards the Horombo camp.

Enjoy sweeping vistas of Mawenzi and the towering Kibo summit along the way. Look out for the majestic giant lobelias and groundsels that decorate the landscape. Be mindful of potential altitude effects during this part of the trek.

Elevation change: From 2,700 meters (8,875 feet) to 3,700 meters (12,200 feet)
Distance: 12 kilometers (7.5 miles)
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo to Kibo Hut

Continuing your ascent, you leave the last water point behind and traverse the saddle of Kilimanjaro, nestled between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Initially, you'll encounter upper heathland vegetation, which gradually gives way to a terrain resembling a "moonscape." After this segment of the climb, you'll enjoy dinner, rest, and prepare for the upcoming summit ascent.

Elevation change: From 3,700 meters (12,200 feet) to 4,700 meters (15,500 feet)
Distance: 9 kilometers (5.5 miles)
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo Hut to Summit Area to Horombo Hut

Between midnight and 2:00 am, your summit journey commences. Ascend steep scree or snow terrain to Gilman's Point on the crater rim. Then, continue to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, where breathtaking views await. Capture a summit photo for memories. Descend to Kibo for lunch and rest before continuing to the Horombo camp.

Elevation change: From 4,700 meters (15,500 feet) to 5,895 meters (19,340 feet), then down to 3,700 meters (12,200 feet)
Distance: 6 kilometers (4 miles) uphill and 15 kilometers (9 miles) downhill
Hiking time: 6 to 8 hours uphill, plus a 15-kilometer (9-mile) descent
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Arusha

After breakfast, your journey begins with a gradual descent. Starting from the moorland, you'll make your way to Mandara Hut. Continuing onwards, the path winds through lush forests until you arrive at the Marangu National Park gate. Expect lower elevations to be wet and muddy, so wearing gaiters and using trekking poles is advisable for easier navigation.

Upon reaching the Marangu Gate, transportation awaits to take you to kilimanjaro airport for an evening flight back to Zanzibar, approximately a one and half-hour drive away.

Key Details:
- Elevation Change: From 3,700 meters (12,200 feet) to 1,700 meters (5,500 feet)
- Distance Covered: 20 kilometers (12.5 miles)
- Hiking Duration: 4 to 5 hours
- Habitat: Forest
-Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.