5 Days Kilimanjaro hike via Marangu route.
Overview
On this 5 day hike you will follow a gradual path up Kilimanjaro spending your nights in huts, this hike is recommended for the rainy season & for those who can't consider the camping option however you should add an extra day for acclimatization to improve your summit chances
Trip Highlights
- only route with hut accommodation
Included/Excluded
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- mountain tents, double occupancy
- Sleeping pad, foam, sleeping bag & trekking poles
- Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Tips (guide, cook, and porters)
- Flights
- Visa fee
- Mountain gear
Tour Plan
Day 1:Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
– Walkthrough 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, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
– Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
– Distance: 8km/5mi
– Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
– Habitat: Rainforest
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Details
Day 1:Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
– Walkthrough 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, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
– Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
– Distance: 8km/5mi
– Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
– Habitat: Rainforest
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2:Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rainforest 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 groundsels.
– At this point, you may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
– Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
– Distance: 12km/7.5mi
– Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
– Habitat: Heathland
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
– Dinner, rest and prepare for the 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, Dinner
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2:00 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.
– The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights.
– It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers.
– This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
– 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 / 15km/9mi down
– Habitat: Alpine Desert
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Arusha or Moshi
– Continue descending through a 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).
– Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to the hotel or the airport.
– Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
– Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
– Distance: 20km/12.5mi
– Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
– Habitat: Forest.
– Meal: Breakfast.
Day 2:Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rainforest 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 groundsels.
– At this point, you may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
– Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
– Distance: 12km/7.5mi
– Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
– Habitat: Heathland
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
– Dinner, rest and prepare for the 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, Dinner
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2:00 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.
– The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights.
– It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers.
– This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
– 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 / 15km/9mi down
– Habitat: Alpine Desert
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Arusha or Moshi
– Continue descending through a 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).
– Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to the hotel or the airport.
– Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
– Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
– Distance: 20km/12.5mi
– Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
– Habitat: Forest.
– Meal: Breakfast.
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