5-Day Marangu Route – Kilimanjaro

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

Hotel to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and final preparations, you’ll drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about a 2-hour drive). Once you register at the gate, you’ll begin your hike through the rainforest towards Mandara Hut. Along the way, there is an optional side trip to Maundi Crater, offering views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, enjoy the lush surroundings and observe Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
• Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
• Distance: 8km/5mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

After breakfast, you’ll leave the rainforest behind as you ascend onto the open moorlands toward Horombo Hut. On the way, enjoy stunning views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Summit. This section of the trek is marked by the appearance of giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of altitude as you reach higher elevations.
• Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
• Distance: 12km/7.5mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Heathland.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt 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 Hut to Kibo Hut

Today’s trek takes you higher, passing the last watering point as you head onto the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. As you climb, vegetation gives way to a sparse “moonscape.” Once you reach Kibo Hut, you’ll rest, have dinner, and prepare for the final summit climb early the next morning.
• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
• Distance: 9km/5.5mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.

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 to Horombo Hut

The summit ascent begins in the early hours of the morning (midnight to 2 am). The trail is steep, with scree or snow covering the path as you ascend to Gilman’s Point (5700m/18,700ft) on the crater rim. From there, you’ll continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, at 5895m/19,340ft. After taking in the incredible views, you’ll descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for the night.
• Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft (Summit)
• Descend: 3700m/12,200ft (Horombo Hut)
• Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.

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 Moshi

After breakfast, you’ll descend back through the moorland to Mandara Hut and continue through lush forest to the Marangu Gate. This final descent is relatively easy but may be muddy. Once you reach the gate, your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Moshi (about a 1-hour drive).

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.