Five days Marangu route

5 days—This 5 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route starts and ends Moshi town through Marangu gate in Africa's tallest mountain at about 5,895 meters in the world.

$1000-2000 USD

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Safari summary

The 5 days Kilimanjaro trek on the Marangu Route is a truly remarkable experience, that start from Moshi town to Marangu gate and end Marangu gate to Moshi town and offering diverse landscapes and a sense of succeed when you summit the Africa's highest peak at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world. Whether you're an avid hiker or a nature enthusiast, this expedition provides an unforgettable adventure in one of the world's most awe-inspiring locations. The Marangu Route offers accommodation in huts along the trek, providing a comfortable and convenient place to rest and sleep during the journey.

The best prices for the most popular five days Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu route is from $1000 to $2000 per climber for the maximum and full successful summit of mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters that depending on budget services or luxury services and includes accommodation, park fees, meals and transport before and after climb, price can be paid in USD, EUR, pounds and Tanzanian shillings.

The full detailed Itinerary for the best 5 day Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route: Day 1: Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (5,500 ft. / 1,700 m) to Mandara Hut (9,000 ft. / 2,740 m) | 4-5 hours | 7 km; Day 2: Mandara Hut (9,000 ft. / 2,700 m) to Horombo Hut (12,100 ft. / 3,700 m) | 6-8 hours | 11 km; Day 3: Horombo Hut (12,100 ft. / 3,700 m) to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft. / 4,700 m) | 6-8 hours | 10 km; Day 4: Kibo Hut (15,400 ft. / 4,700 m to) to Summit (19,300 ft. / 5,895 m) then Horombo Hut (12,100 ft. / 3,700 m) | 10-15 hours | 4 km up, 14 km down; Day 5: Horombo hut (12,100 ft. / 3,700 m) to Marangu gate to Moshi (5,500 ft. / 1,700 m) | 5-7 hours | 18 km.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

day 1:Kilimanjaro N.P to Mandara

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 5,500 ft. (1,700 m) to 9,000 ft. (2,740 m • Distance: 7 km • Hike time: 4-5 hours • Climatic habitat: montane forest • Meals: L, • Shelter: Mandara Hut A driver will pick you up after breakfast and a consultation and bring you (for 45 minutes) to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, where hikers must register and start their ascent. To get to the Mandara Hut, hikers must travel through the rain forest.

huts

day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Kilimanjaro

• Elevation gain: 9,000 feet (2,700 meters) to 12,100 feet (3,700 meters). • Length: 11 km • Hike time: 6–8 hours • Climatic habitat: heathland or moorland • Meals: B, L, D • Shelter: Horombo Hut The hikers will exit the rainforest's openings and proceed uphill on the open hills to the Horombo hut spot. The tops of Kibo and Mawenzi are incredibly visible. Watch for enormous lobelias and groundsels.

huts

day 3: Horombo hut to Kibo hut

Kilimanjaro

• Rising: 12,100 ft. / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m • Stretch: 10 km • Hike time: 6-8 hours • Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert • Meals: B, L, D • Shelter: Kibo Hut We continue our ascent on the Marangu trail, pass the final drinking hole, and enter the Kilimanjaro saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. With the emergence of upper heathland, vegetation eventually vanishes into the "moonscape." The hiker(s) eat, unwind, and get ready to reach the top.

huts

day 4:Kibo hut to Summit

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m Stretch: 4 km up; 14 km down Hike time: 10–15 hours Climate/Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: B, L, D Shelter: Horombo Camp The hikers begin the ascent to the summit very early in the morning (between midnight and two in the morning) on steep, heavy scree or snow up to Gilman's Point, which is positioned on the crater flange. Moving forward, we now hike and climb to Uhuru Peak.

huts

day 5: Horombo to Marangu gate

Kilimanjaro

Today's journey will be lengthy but largely downhill. A vehicle from Amazon Safaris will pick you up and take you to the hotel after you reach the park headquarters at Marangu Gate and have picked up your certificate proving your accomplishment.

hotel

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