5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Group Climb via Marangu Route

5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Group Climb via Marangu Route

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Mandara Hut (2,720m)
Day 2
Mandara Hut (2,720m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Day 3
Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Day 4
Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Day 5
Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Moshi/Arusha

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$1287.00
$1287.00
$1287.00

Plan My Trip

Tour
  • STEP 1
  • STEP 2
Day 1
Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Mandara Hut (2,720m)

After breakfast, depart Arusha or Moshi and drive to Marangu Gate for registration and trek preparations. Begin your climb through the beautiful rainforest, where you may encounter colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of bird species.

The trail gradually ascends to Mandara Hut, your first overnight stop on the mountain.

Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
Distance: 8 km
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Mandara Hut

Day 2
Mandara Hut (2,720m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

After breakfast, continue your ascent through the moorland zone. As you gain altitude, the vegetation changes dramatically, offering spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak.

Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy time to relax while acclimatizing to the higher altitude.

Hiking Time: 5–7 Hours
Distance: 12 km
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Horombo hut

Day 3
Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)

Today’s trek takes you across the alpine desert zone between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The landscape becomes more rugged and barren as you approach Kibo Hut, the base camp for the summit attempt.

After an early dinner, rest and prepare for the midnight summit climb.

Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Distance: 10 km
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Kibo hut

Day 4
Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Around midnight, begin your final ascent to Uhuru Peak via Gilman’s Point. This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the trek.

Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, in time for sunrise and celebrate your achievement with unforgettable photos at the Roof of Africa.

After spending some time at the summit, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for overnight.

Hiking Time: 10–14 Hours
Distance: 22 km
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Horombo hut

Day 5
Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, continue your descent through the rainforest to Marangu Gate.

Upon arrival, receive your summit certificates before meeting your driver for transfer back to Moshi or Arusha.

This marks the end of your Mount Kilimanjaro adventure.

Hiking Time: 5–7 Hours
Distance: 20 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Kilimanjaro National Park entry & rescue fees

All meals and filtered drinking water during trek

All park entrance and conservation fees

All meals during trek

Guides, cooks, and porters

Transfer to Marangu Gate and Back to Arusha

Excluded

Climbing gear (available for rent)

International & domestic flights

Hotel stays before and after trek (available at extra cost)

Tips to guides and porters

Personal trekking gear and toiletries

Airport Pick and Drop Off

Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)

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