five days Kilimanjaro hiking
5 days Kilimanjaro hiking group join - Marangu route
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$880 USD
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Safari summary
The 5 days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Group Joining is a guided tour on Mount Kilimanjaro lasting 5 days and 4 nights, where participants hike together. The Marangu Route is commonly referred to as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route due to its popularity and relatively moderate difficulty level. This route is the shortest and easiest path to the summit and is unique for having sleeping huts available at each campsite. These huts are equipped with comfortable beds, solar lighting, and communal bunks featuring sponge mattresses and pillows.
Daily Schedule of 5 Days Marangu Route group Join
Embarking on the 5 days Marangu Route with a group ensures a structured itinerary that maximizes your chances of successfully reaching the summit. Each day is carefully planned to allow for acclimatization and rest, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness.
Furthermore, joining a group on the Marangu Route ensures a social experience. You will have the opportunity to share meals, stories, and laughter with your fellow climbers at the end of each day. This camaraderie adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the entire journey, making it a truly memorable experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Park fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mand
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m) After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut.
mandara hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horo
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Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m.
horombo hut
Day 3: Horombo to Kibo Hut Today’s
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Day 3: Horombo to Kibo Hut Today’s stage is long and tough. 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. Today’s destination 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 short.
kibo hut
Day 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU P
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Day 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) 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)
horombo hut
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Mara
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Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m) 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
moshi / arusha
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