5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Packages - Marangu Route

Package Overview

Price: $1,425.00 per person
Group Size: No size limit
Pickup Location: Hotel
Tour Type: Hiking, Climbing, Trekking
Guide Language: English
Availability: Year-round

Rising an impressive 3 miles above the plains, Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) on Mount Kilimanjaro offers a unique trekking experience. This iconic mountain, comprised of three extinct volcanic cones—Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira—boasts a wide range of ecosystems. As you ascend, you will journey from lush tropical rainforests through savannah grasslands, alpine woodlands, and moorlands, before reaching the summit’s snowfields and glaciers.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Tanzania

  Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Here, you’ll meet your guide for a briefing and equipment check to ensure you have all necessary gear. Any missing items can be rented.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
  Day 1 - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
  
  Elevation: 1,860m (6,100ft) to 2,700m (8,875ft)
  Distance: 8km (5 miles)
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Montane Forest
  Begin the trek with a drive to the Marangu Gate, where you will register and start your ascent through the lush rainforest. You may spot towering eucalyptus trees, unique birdlife, and Colobus monkeys along the way. After reaching Mandara Hut, you can opt for a short side trip to Maundi Crater for views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
  Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Hiking
• Day 2 : Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  Elevation: 2,700m (8,875ft) to 3,700m (12,200ft)
  Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Heathland
  Leaving the rainforest behind, you will enter the moorlands where stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks dominate the landscape. Giant lobelias and groundsels are common in this area, and you may start to feel the effects of altitude.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Hiking
• Day 3 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  Elevation: 3,700m (12,200ft) to 4,700m (15,500ft)
  Distance: 9km (5.5 miles)
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Today's climb takes you past the last water point, across the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. The landscape turns into an alpine desert, where vegetation becomes sparse. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, you'll rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Hiking
• Day 4 : Kibo Hut to Summit, Then Descent to Horombo Hut

  Elevation: 4,700m (15,500ft) to 5,895m (19,340ft), descending to 3,700m (12,200ft)
  Distance: 6km (4 miles) ascent / 15km (9 miles) descent
  Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 4-5 hours down
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  You’ll begin your summit push around midnight, ascending to Gilman’s Point on the crater rim and continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After taking in the breathtaking views and capturing photos at the summit, you will descend back to Kibo Hut for a brief rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Themes Trekking, Hiking
• Day 5 : Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, Return to Arusha or Moshi

  Elevation: 3,700m (12,200ft) to 1,700m (5,500ft)
  Distance: 20km (12.5 miles)
  Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  Habitat: Forest
  After breakfast, you’ll descend through the moorland and rainforest, arriving at the Marangu Gate. Here, you will receive your summit certificate before returning to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
  Meals: Breakfast

  • Themes Trekking, Hiking

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transport to/from the mountain gates
• All park entry and camping fees
• Camping gear and rescue fees
• Oxygen cylinder & Oximeter machine
• Salaries for guide, chef, and porters
• 3 meals per day
• English-speaking guide (Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified)
• Boiled/purified drinking water
• Personal summit certificate
• Daily briefings
• First Aid & injury prevention kits
• Sleeping pads
• Emergency mobile communication
• Special language guide available ($20/day)

Exclusions

• International/local flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending on souvenirs
• Travel insurance

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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