5-DAY MOUNT KILIMANJARO VIA MARANGU TREK

Discover the beauty of the Roof of Africa on this extraordinary hike. On the first day we hike through the tropical rainforest. We continue through a bush and rocky area with marvellous views of the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo.

On the fourth day, the hike becomes very steep as we head towards the 5,895 metre summit. The last day is easier and leads through rainforest down to the gate.

Price per person

1 person: $2,060

2 persons: $1,750

3-4 persons: $1,625

5-6 persons: $1,545

Over 6 persons: On request

ARRIVAL DAY
Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and take you to your hotel in Moshi.

Before the ascent, the mountain guide checks the equipment and conducts a briefing. If you arrive after dark, the briefing will be held the next day.

Use the night at the hotel to relax and prepare for the exciting adventure of climbing Kilimanjaro.

Hotel included in the climb package for this night.
DAY 1:
MARANGU GATE (1980M) – MANDARA HUT (2700M)
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut, Mandara.

Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
DAY 2:
MANDARA HUT (2700M) – HOROMBO HUT (3720M)
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slow down your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).
DAY 3:
HOROMBO HUT (3720M) – KIBO HUT (4700M)
After breakfast, we resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky.

Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
DAY 4:
KIBO HUT (4700M) – UHURU PEAK (5895M) – HOROMBO HUT (3720M)
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hours of the morning while the screen is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (the most difficult and tiring part).

UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour’s walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight
DAY 5:
HOROMBO HUT (3720M) – MARANGU GATE (1980M)
This final day is not difficult, a stroll through the rainforest back to the park gate where our driver will be waiting to take you back to our office in Moshi where you should arrive in the early afternoon. Here you can give tips to your crew and say farewell to them. Your hotel for this night is included in the climb package.

Note: Marangu is very different from the others, overnights are in dormitory-style huts with solar power. The huts have a communal dining room, simple washrooms and toilets which lower down will be flushable, but as you move higher up the mountain there will be “long drop” toilets.

Included

Airport pick up and drop off
Accommodation one night before and one night after the trek in Arusha
All park fees and rescue fees for the national park
All government taxes and VAT
All meals and water while on the Mountain
All salaries for guides, Assistants guides, Chef and porters
Transfers to and from the park gate
Oxygen for altitude Sickness emergencies
All camping gear (tents, tables, chairs, cooking gear, dining tent, and sleeping mattresses, excluding sleeping bags)
A separate toilet for max. 7 hikers