5 Days Marangu Route
5 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE: MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro climbing via the Marangu Route. This iconic route offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and less challenging terrain. The 5 days Marangu Route offers a gradual path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a shorter climbing expedition. If you wish to climb Mount Kilimanjaro but have a tight budget or even don’t have enough time, this could be the perfect choice for your Kilimanjaro adventure. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a professional and well-organized climbing expedition. Contact us now to book this tour.
Itinerary for 5-day Marangu Route
DAY 1: Arrival Day
DAY 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Meet your crew at the hotel and then drive to Marangu Gate. Marangu is the headquarters of Kilimanjaro National Park. On arrival at the park gate, your guide will help with all necessary registration formalities before taking your lunch. Soon after permit clearance, start your Kilimanjaro expedition by walking through a rainforest where you can see different bird species and black and white Colobus monkeys. After 3 hours of hiking, we will arrive at Mandara Camp to spend our first night on the mountain. We will provide hot water for washing up before heading to the mess for your first dinner on Kilimanjaro. If time and the weather permit, you can take a short walk to Mahundi Crater. Welcome to Mandara Hut.
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Vegetation Zone: Montane Forest
Elevation: 2720 amsl
Hiking time: 3 hours
Hiking distance: 8 km
DAY 3: Mandara Hut for Horombo Hut
After the morning call, you will be provided with water for washing. Please organize your bags before heading to the mess for your first breakfast on Kilimanjaro. Following breakfast, you will begin your hike through the open moorland. If the weather is clear, you may catch a glimpse of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Some of the attractions you will see on your way include Lobelia Deckenii and Senecio Kilimanjari. After a short break at the camp, we will take a brief walk to see the Zebra Rocks before dinner.
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
Elevation: 3720 amsl
Hiking time: 5 hours
Hiking distance: 11 km
DAY 4: Horombo to Kibo
After breakfast, we hike to the base camp, passing through the moorland and the alpine desert. After a while, we will get to the saddle area between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. We get our picnic lunch there before heading to Kibo Hut for dinner. Unlike other days, expect an earlier dinner today to get enough time to sleep due to a long night’s walk to the summit.
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
Elevation: 4720 amsl
Hiking time: 5 hours
Hiking distance: 9 km
DAY 5: Kibo to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Today is a special day, one that you have been eagerly anticipating. You will wake up around 11 pm to prepare for the summit. We will begin our summit expedition around midnight, after a light breakfast. Your head guide will lead the way and set a comfortable pace for you to follow.
It is important that you listen to and follow the advice of your professional guides in order to safely and comfortably reach Uhuru Peak. We will take a short tea break at Gilman’s Point, which is at an altitude of 5,681m.
After hiking for two more hours, we will reach Uhuru Peak, which is at an altitude of 5895m. You will have time to enjoy the stunning views and take photos before descending to the base camp for breakfast and lunch. Later, we will descend to the lower altitude (Horombo Hut) for dinner and an overnight stay.
Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point: 6 hrs 4 km
Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak: 2 hours 2 km
Uhuru to Horombo Hut: 5 hrs 16 km
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Vegetation Zone: Moorland
DAY 6: Horombo Hut to Arusha
Today, when you wake up in the morning, you will have your last breakfast on the mountain. You can celebrate with your mountain crew by singing and dancing to Kilimanjaro songs before departing for the gate. The journey back to Marangu Gate will take approximately 5 to 6 hours. Once we reach the gate, you will receive your certificates and have lunch before driving to the Green Mountain Hotel in Arusha.
The distance from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate is 19 km.
DAY 7: Departure
Today is your last day in Tanzania. We can arrange a day-trip tour to Arusha Park, Taramgire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Napuru Waterfalls, or Ilkidinga Cultural Tourism before airport time. Alternatively, you can choose to extend your stay and explore more of Tanzania’s attractions.
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PRICE
Group Size | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price PP | $1700 | $1595 | $1520 | $1500 |
$1450 | $1420 |
PRICE INCLUDE:
– Airport pick up and return transfers
– 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha (Bed and Breakfast)
– Lunch box and drinking water
– Conservation fees, Hut fees, Rescue fees
– Enough food for all days on the mountain (Three meals per day)
– Hut accommodation for all days on the mountain
– Wages for Porters, Cooks and Guides
– Transfer from the Hotel to Marangu Gate
– Pick up from Marangu Gate to the Hotel
– Mountain Climbing Certificate
– First Aid Kit
PRICE EXCLUDE:
– Passport and Visa
– Mountaineering Insurance( cover up to 6000m is recommended)
– Lunch and dinner at the Hotel
– Domestic and International flights
– Optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
– Extra night at the Hotel
– Hiking Gear (available on rental)
– Laundry services
– Items of personal nature
– Tips
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