5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

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Trekking Overview

This 5-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu Route follows the most established and direct path to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain. The route ascends through lush rainforest, open heathlands, and alpine desert zones, with overnight stays in comfortable mountain huts the only Kilimanjaro route offering this accommodation style before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.

The itinerary combines efficiency and adventure, making it ideal for travelers with limited time who prefer a structured and sheltered climbing experience. Supported by a professional mountain crew, this Marangu Route climb offers varied scenery, a steady ascent, and the rewarding achievement of standing on the Roof of Africa.

Duration

5 Days | 4 Nights

Destinations

Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut,Kibo Hut,Summit,Mweka Camp and Mwek a Gate

Pick Up/Drop Off

Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Full Itinerary

Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing

If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:
Hotel

Meals:
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 1: Hotel to Mandara Hut

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

  • Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
  • Distance: 8km/5mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination:
Mandara Hut

Accommodation:
Hut

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

  • Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
  • Distance: 12km/7.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Heathland
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination:
Horombo Hut

Accommodation:
Hut

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

  • Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
  • Distance: 9km/5.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination:
Kibo Hut

Accommodation:
Hut

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

  • Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft
  • Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination:
Horombo Hut

Accommodation:
Hut

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Moshi

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

  • Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
  • Distance: 20km/12.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Forest
  • Meals: Breakfast

Safari Pricing (Per Person)

No. of Pax 2 - 4 5 - 9 10+
Price Per Person
$ 1,600
$ 1,500
$ 1,450

Included in the Safari

  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
  • Kilimanjaro summit certificate
  • Conservation fees (part of park fees)
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • Rescue fees (part of park fees)
  • Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
  • Emergency Oxygen Cylinder

Not Included

  • Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

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