5-Day Kilimanjaro Trek on Marangu Route to Uhuru Peak
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro
Group Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
Description
Embark on a 5-day Kilimanjaro adventure via the Marangu Route, the mountain’s most accessible and established trail. Known for its gradual ascent and hut accommodations, this route takes you through lush rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts, culminating at the majestic Uhuru Peak. Experience the only route with dormitory-style huts, making it a popular choice for first-time trekkers. Despite its reputation as the easiest route, proper preparation is essential for summit success.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Trek from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Begin the trek at Marangu Gate (1,860 meters) after registration and a briefing from your guides.
Ascend gradually through the lush rainforest while observing rich flora and potential sightings of blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.
Reach Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) after 4–5 hours of trekking.
Explore the nearby Maundi Crater if time and energy permit.
Dine and rest overnight at Mandara Hut in shared dormitory-style accommodations.
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Day 2: Trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- Depart Mandara Hut and trek through heath and moorland zones, leaving the rainforest behind.
Pass through scenic hillsides with giant lobelias and stunning views of Mawenzi Peak.
Reach Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) after approximately 6–8 hours of trekking.
Hydrate and rest to prepare for the altitude change.
Enjoy dinner and sleep at Horombo Hut.
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Day 3: Trek from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- Begin the gradual ascent through alpine desert terrain, passing the Last Water Point and reaching the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Marvel at the stark beauty of the landscape while trekking toward Kibo Hut (4,703 meters).
Arrive at Kibo Hut after 5–7 hours of trekking.
Eat an early dinner and rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.
Sleep for a few hours before the early morning start.
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Day 4: Summit to Uhuru Peak and Descend to Horombo Hut
- Wake around midnight and begin the final ascent to the summit under starlit skies.
Trek slowly and steadily through steep scree slopes, pausing at Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters) on the crater rim.
Continue to Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.
Celebrate briefly at the summit before descending back to Kibo Hut for rest and a meal.
Proceed down to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved overnight stay.
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Day 5: Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
- Begin the final descent through moorland and rainforest zones.
Arrive at Mandara Hut for a short rest and refreshments.
Continue to Marangu Gate, where your successful trek concludes.
Collect your summit certificates and meet your driver for transfer back to Moshi.
Celebrate your achievement with your team and reflect on the experience of a lifetime.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |