Overview
Day by day
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Designed for a quicker ascent, making it ideal for those with limited time. Completing the trek in just 5 days allows you to experience Kilimanjaro’s beauty without a long commitment. Also, if you’re already acclimatized from prior altitude experience, the 5-day Marangu Route enables you to leverage that acclimatization, maximizing your chances of reaching the summit while minimizing altitude sickness risks.
Enjoy comfortable accommodation beneficial when you're pressed for time and need restful nights before the summit attempt. With hut accommodations, you won't need to carry heavy camping gear, making your pack lighter and your trek more manageable within the limited time frame.
- You visit
- Moshi(Start) Kilimanjaro Moshi(End)
- Highlights
- Mountain climbing
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Moshi to Mandara Huts (2750 m.), via Marangu Gate
After breakfast we will pick you from your hotel and drive to Marangu gate where your permit for trekking will be issued. Gate formalities takes about 1 hour and then you start trekking after introduction to your team from Chief guide. The route begins at the National Park Marangu Gate at 1800 m. walk through the fascinating rain forest to the Mandara Hut at 2750 m for dinner and overnight
- Walking time: 3-4 hours
- Elevation: +950 meters, ending up at 2750 meters
Lunch, Dinner
Mandara Huts
Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts (3780 m.)
After breakfast we ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees. Along this leisurely trail we can enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut. Finally, dinner and overnight is taken at Horombo Hut.
- Walking time: 5-6 hours
- Elevation: +1030 meters, ending up at 3780 meters
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Huts
Day 3: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts
After a good night rest and breakfast, you will trek past the last water point to reach saddle area, a great desert between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo. Between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, the vegetation is changing into a dessert alpine zone at 4000 meters. These seven hours walk will be taken in a steady pace, be careful for the first signs of altitude sickness. An early dinner and overnight at Kibo hut.
- Elevation(m):3807m to 4725m
- Distance: 13 km
- Trekking time: 5-6 hours
- Habitat: Desert
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kibo Huts
Day 4: Summit day/Horombo
The start for the summit is made in the early hours of the morning in order to reach Gillman’s Point (5680 m.) before dawn. From Gillman’s point one can witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise. One hour walk away from Gilman’s you reach the highest point in Africa,
Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.
- Walking time: 6 – 7 hours up/6 to Horombo
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horombo Huts
Day 5: Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate
Another half day's leisurely walk and one is back at the park entrance again where you have lunch at the gate. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Kili Trips Safari vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
- Walking time: 5-7 hours
- Elevation: -1950 meters
Breakfast, Lunch
No Accommodation
