5-Day Kilimanjaro Trek - Marangu Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

You will be briefed by our climbing managers the night before. Your guide and mountain support crew will then arrive at the hotel in the morning to meet you and hold another briefing. Then you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance, Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The trekking route includes a passage through the rainforest, where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend that you take not only spare clothes but also your raincoats.

When you reach the camp, our mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, pitch the tents, and prepare lunch. Throughout the entire Marangu Route, you will spend your nights in special huts. They offer a great alternative for those who do not want to sleep in tents.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

After an early morning breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to begin a moderate trek towards the second high-altitude camp, Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanoes at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

Several hours after lunch, you will complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut (with a 200-meter gain in altitude), and then hike back down to Horombo Hut, where dinner will be prepared for you.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

Right after breakfast, the group will trek to Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trek is not very difficult. Just remember to maintain an appropriate pace to conserve your strength for the trek to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend that you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut

You will depart before dawn from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) to start your trek to Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The trek will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious challenge. For the entire length of the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will monitor your stamina and mental resolve.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and, after a two-hour rest, continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park exit, Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates at our office and provide you with a transfer. We can arrange an additional overnight stay upon request.

The following day, you can rest at the hotel and transfer to the airport (if applicable).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.