Kilimanjaro Trekking - Marangu Route (5Days)

Kilimanjaro Trekking - Marangu Route (5Days)

Mt. Kilimanjaro peak is the highest peak in Africa, however reaching this peak you will cross through five distinct climate zones different climatic zone which will give unique sensation of safari in Africa, making it more than just a safari but a life experience

Itinerary

Day 1: You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to hotel/Kilimanjaro

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel at Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. However Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast, you will be picked from your arranged hotel in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek will begin and soon will be hiking through the dense rain forest.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early breakfast, leaving Mandara Hut, where shortly you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours , Horombo Hut will be visible in sight, standing at an altitude of about 3700m. While your at the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
This is long and tough day. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Destination of this day is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be shorter.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.