5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route

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

Moshi - Marangu – Mandara

After breakfast, embark on a drive from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. With the assistance of your Mountain Guide, you will be assisted to complete the necessary registrations, and soon after begin hiking at about 1030hrs. Hike through rain-forest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 4 hours.
In the mid-day hour, we shall stop to enjoy our quick delicious picnic lunch boxes. Our first night on the mountain will be spent at Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mandara to Horombo

A leisurely breakfast at (approx. 7:30am) and soon after embark on a hike to Horombo Hut. (12,000ft). This leg should take 5 to 6 hrs. In the mid-day hour we shall stop to enjoy our delicious picnic lunch boxes. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Hut. Arrive at Horombo Hut at about 3PM. You will then have plenty of time to rest, and prepare for 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

Early wake up would be ideal to have some great photos of the sunrise. After breakfast proceed to Kibo Hut (15,500 ft). The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape.
At this point you will already be at the high altitude so be careful with altitude sickness. The day’s hike should take 6 to 7 hours, with a quick stop to enjoy our delicious picnic lunch boxes. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, it is advisable that you go to the bed as early as you can, since the start to the summit will start as early as 1am.

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 – Uhuru Peak – Horombo

Our destination today is the Uhuru Peak. We will wake up early at around 1am and sip a cup of coffee and biscuits ready for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out during the early hours of the morning so as to reach Uhuru Peak during sunrise. You will be greeted by the views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings you to Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft) at about 8:30 am. From here you will descend back to Kibo Hut for refreshments, then collect your personal items and cross the saddle to Horombo Hut where you will spend the night.

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 – Marangu Gate – Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport

A leisurely breakfast, prior to descent to the park gate through Mandara Hut,
Upon receipt of the successful climbers Certificates, we shall drive to Keys hotel or similar for Lunch and shower. Then transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport where the tour ends.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.