Best Five days Marangu route

5 days—This 5 days Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu route is the classic, more gradual ascent and most comfortable accommodations compared to other routes.

$1250-2000 USD

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Safari summary

This 5 days Marangu route on the Kilimanjaro climbing tour is the best, classic, unique, and one of the most popular routes for climbing African Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This 5-day Kilimanjaro hike requires 24 to 32 hours of trekking to reach 5,895 meters of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa. The five days Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu route can be a rewarding and challenging experience, with stunning views and the opportunity to summit Africa's highest peak in 2023 and 2024.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro

After registration at Marangu Gate, you will start the trek through the rainforest to reach Mandara Hut at an altitude of 2,740 meters. The trek takes approximately 4–6 hours.

Mandara Hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Continue trekking through the moorland and heather zones to reach Horombo Hut at 3,700 meters, which takes around 5 to 7 hours.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Climb to Kibo Hut at an altitude of 4,703 meters, which takes around 6 to 7 hours. This is a steep ascent through the alpine desert zone.

Kibo Hut

Summit day

Kilimanjaro

Start the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, around midnight. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to reach the summit, with the goal of arriving in time for sunrise. After summiting, descend to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest.

Horombo Hut