5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route tour Tanzania full Package

5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour Highlights

Day 1: 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Day 2: 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Day 3: 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Day 4: 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour to Uhuru Peak Summit then descend down to Horombo Hut

Day 5: 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Horombo Hut to Moshi

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5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour Description

The 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route tour is a trekking adventure that takes you to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, through the Marangu route. The Marangu route is one of the most popular routes on Mount Kilimanjaro and is also known as the "Coca-Cola" route due to the availability of soft drinks along the way.

The Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route tour typically takes five days, during which you'll hike through the beautiful rainforest, heath, and alpine zones, and finally, the arctic zone. The tour starts at the Marangu gate, where you'll register and meet your guides and porters. From there, you'll begin your trek through the rainforest, passing by giant heather trees and crossing streams along the way.

As you ascend, the vegetation becomes sparse, and you'll start to experience the effects of altitude. You'll spend your nights in mountain huts along the route, which provide basic accommodation and meals. On the fourth day, you'll start your final ascent to the summit, starting in the early hours of the morning to reach the summit in time for sunrise.

Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is an incredible achievement, and the views from the top are breathtaking. After spending some time at the summit, you'll begin your descent back to the Marangu gate, where you'll be awarded a certificate for reaching the top of Africa.

The 5-day Kilimanjaro Marangu route tour is a challenging but rewarding experience, and it's important to prepare yourself physically and mentally before embarking on the trek. It's recommended to acclimatize yourself by spending a few days at a lower altitude before starting the trek and to bring appropriate gear, including warm clothing and sturdy hiking boots.

Here is a day-to-day 5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trekking tour Itinerary

• DAY
  1

  5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

  Take a short drive from Moshi town to Marangu Gate of Kilimanjaro Park. After completing the immigration formalities, you hike through an attractive primeval forest to reach the Mandara Hut.

• DAY
  2

  5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

  You will hike through the moorland area containing large heather and ground coffee plantations from Mandara hut to finally reach Horombo Hut.

• DAY
  3

  5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

  You will hike very slowly towards the Saddle Moon desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks to arrive at Kibo Hut at the base of the crater wall to the summit. We spent the day resting and eating in preparation for the final hike before going to bed very early!

• DAY
  4

  5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour to Uhuru Peak Summit then descend down to Horombo Hut

  Continue hiking from Gillman's Point along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, past the spectacular glaciers that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent is surprisingly quick and we return to Horombo Hut for the night.

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  5

  5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour from Horombo Hut to Moshi

  After breakfast we walk across the moorland to Mandara Hut and then through a beautiful forest to the Marangu Gates to Moshi town.

5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour Itinerary and cost INCLUDED

5-day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route Trekking tour Itinerary and cost EXCLUDED