5 days marangu route

MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA MARANGU ROUTE – 5 DAYS

Arrival Day at Kilimanjaro airport - Arusha

Upon arrival our driver will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro airport and take you to Mt Meru hotel for

overnight (bed &breakfast)

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Distance: Approximately 12 kilometers.

Habitat: Montane forest

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the

Marangu Gate (1980m). At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while

you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent

into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. Also, be on the

look out for wildlife, including Colobus monkeys! After 3-4 hours of ascending, you will reach the

Mandara Hut (2700m). Each hut has 6-8 sleeping bunks (sleeps 60 hikers total) with solar generated

lighting. Next to the central hut there are flush toilets. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before

the clients, will boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the

clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat: Moorland

Following breakfast, hikers will begin their ascent out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland.

Hikers will pass the Maundi Crater and are able to climb up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo

Crater. In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. After 6 hours

of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m). Horombo Hut sleeps 120 hikers and is located on a small

plateau. Similar to the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will

enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures

drop below freezing at this site.

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 15 kilometers

Habitat: Alpine desert

Following an early morning breakfast, you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert habitat.

Hikers have the option of 2 trails that lead to Kibo Hut (4700m). The upper route (located to the right of

the fork) is the same trail used the previous day for the day hike to Mawenzi Hut. The lower route

(located to the left of the fork) is the more popular route because it is a shorter hiking distance (1 hour

shorter). Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of

Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water

and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting

the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get

to sleep by 19:00!

Day 4: Summit Attempt - Kibo hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru and 6 hours to Horombo

Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers ascent and 21 kilometers descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt.

The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). You continue your ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m).

Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude.

Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. From this point, you will usually experience a snow covered trail

until you reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime

accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking

tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours. At Kibo Hut,

you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to

Horombo Hut (3720m). You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut after a strenuous day.

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m)

Hiking time: 6 hours

Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is

here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters.

After celebrating, you will descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). The National Park

requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached

Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive

gold certificates. After receiving certificates, you will drive back Arusha for overnight at Mt Meru Hotel

(breakfast & Lunch)

Departure day: Transfer back to the airport in time for your departure flight.

PRICE QUOTE

US$ 2300 PER PERSON

Price include for the trek.

 Professional, experienced, mountain guides:

 All Park fees

 Rescue fees

 All meals while on the Mountain

 Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees

 Quality Mess tents with table and chairs

 Fresh & healthy nutritious food

 Clean, purified drinking water

 Crisis management and safety procedures

 Fair and ethical treatment of porter

Exclude

 International flights

 Visa fees

 Travel/personal insurance

 Tips;

 Expenses of a personal nature (souvenirs, any extras at your accommodations, laundry, etc.)