5-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu Route

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

From Hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and head to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate). You'll register at the gate and officially begin the climb.
You'll walk through the rainforest on the ascent to the Mandara encampment.
You'll observe towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys along the trail.
You'll take a side trip to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
You will continue the trek through the rainforest, exploring the unique flora and fauna of the region.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You'll depart from the rainforest and follow an ascending path through the open moorlands to reach the Horombo encampment.
You'll marvel at the breathtaking views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo during the ascent.
Look for giant lobelias and groundsel in the surroundings, and be mindful of potential effects of altitude as you continue your journey. Your accommodation will be in a budget hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

You'll ascend past the last watering point on the way to the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
You'll witness the transition of vegetation from upper heathland as you continue the ascent.
You will experience the landscape transforming into a “moonscape” as vegetation disappears, revealing a unique and barren terrain.
You'll arrive at the destination, have dinner, rest, and make preparations for the final summit climb. Accommodation in a budget hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

You'll commence the climb to the summit from midnight to 2:00 am, navigating steep scree or snow to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim.
You'll continue the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, with incredible views at every turn.
Capture the moment by having your picture taken at the summit to share with friends and family.
You'll descend from the summit, stopping for lunch and rest at Kibo before proceeding to the Horombo encampment.
Navigate the challenging descent in the dark using headlamps or flashlights, enduring the cold until descending, and approach this demanding part of the trek with a slow and optimistic attitude. Your accommodation will be in a budget hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Horombo Hut to Trailhead, Drive to Moshi

After breakfast, you'll embark on a steady descent through moorland, making your way down to the Mandara Hut.
You'll continue the descent through lush forest paths, experiencing the change in surroundings as you make your way to lower elevations.
You'll descend further until reaching the National Park gate at Marangu, completing your trek.
Be prepared for potentially wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations. Consider wearing gaiters and using trekking poles. Keep rain gear and warmer clothing accessible.
A vehicle will be waiting for you at the Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi, approximately a 1-hour journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.