5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Experience Marangu Route

Embark on a thrilling 5 day hiking experience to Kilimanjaro Summit with Marangu Magic Conquer the peak and embrace the adventure of a lifetime

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5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Experience Marangu Route package

Experience Marangu Magic: a 5-day Kilimanjaro hiking expedition to the summit. Traverse lush rainforests to Mandara Hut. Ascend to Horombo Hut with mesmerizing vistas. Reach Kibo Hut amidst the Alpine desert and distant glaciers. Summit day's thrilling challenge takes you to Uhuru Peak, 5,895m. Descend to Horombo Hut, savoring success.

Tour highlights

  • Day 1:First hike from Marangu Park Gate to Mandara Hut
  • Day 2:Continue hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  • Day 3:Horombo Hut hike up to Kibo Hut
  • Day 4:Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Horombo Hut
  • Day 5:Horombo Hut to Marangu Park Gate, Transfer to Moshi
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Day 1  :  First hike from Marangu Park Gate to Mandara Hut


After breakfast drives for one hour to Marangu Park gate. Check-in and begin walking to Mandara hut. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and encounter monkeys and birds along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue walking to Mandara hut, which takes about 4 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara hut (2,720m).
Accommodation for day1
  • Mandara Hut
Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 2  :  Continue hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut


    After breakfast starts walking to Horombo hut. Experience the heather and moorland zone and admire the stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The trail is gradual, offering scenic views of the forest and nearby villages. The walk to Horombo hut takes approximately 5-6 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo hut (3,720m).
    Accommodation for day2
    • Horombo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 3  :  Horombo Hut hike up to Kibo Hut


    After breakfast, continue your journey to Kibo hut. Walk through the alpine desert and saddle area, experiencing a bit of chill in the air. The walk to Kibo hut takes about 4-5 hours. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the saddle area before slowly making your way to the hut. Dinner and overnight stay at Kibo hut (4,720m).
    Accommodation for day3
    • Kibo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 4  :  Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Horombo Hut


    At midnight, after a refreshing tea and cookies, start the hike to the summit. Walk with your guides while porters and chef remain at Kibo hut. Take a slow ascent to Gilman's point (5,685m) which takes 5-6 hours. Take a short rest at Gilman's point before continuing along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point. Spend some time taking pictures before descending to Kibo hut, which takes about 3 hours. After breakfast, continue the descent to Horombo hut for another 3 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo hut (3,720m).
    Accommodation for day4
    • Horombo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 5  :  Horombo Hut to Marangu Park Gate, Transfer to Moshi


    After breakfast, starts the descent to Marangu Park gate, which takes approximately 5-6 hours. Enjoy a hot lunch at the gate. Say goodbye to the porters who won't be joining you in Moshi. Meet the van and transfer to Moshi town, where you will stay overnight at Stella Maris Lodge.
    Accommodation for day5
    • Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Drinking water
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    Costs for5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Experience Marangu Route

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