5 days Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route From $1950 Per Person
5 days Mranagu route is a 4 nights 5 days Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route trek follows the popular Coca Cola route with permanent sleeping huts at the campsites. This 5 days Marangu route trek has a lower success rate to reach Uhuru peak, due to the reduced number of days, steep inclines, and less time for acclimatization.
The Marangu route is the shortest route which gets over crowded because the ascent & the descent route is shared, however, Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.
Duration: 5 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Good
Traffic: High
The 5 days Mount Kilimajaro Marangu route trek is strictly for those, who are already in their booked accommodations around Mount Kilimanjaro area. Mount Kilimanjaro National park representative will meet you at your hotel of residence, to brief you, recheck the trekking gear, otherwise he can help you purchase missing gear.
Day By Day trekking Itinerary for 5 days Marangu Route Trek
DAY 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara huts
Distance 7km
Duration: 4-5 hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft
Depart Moshi early in the morning, for a 1 hour drive through the Marangu village to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, where you will pause for registration, as well as wait for the permit. Thereafter, you will enjoy trekking through the impressive rainforest (composed of local flora and fauna and natural wildlife) scenery and windy trails , as per the guide’s instruction. The trails are quite muddy and slippery on the lower elevations, which guarantees the use of gaiters and trekking poles.
DAY 2: Mandara hut to – horombo hut
Distance: 11km/3mi
Duration: 6-8hrs | Mooreland
Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft
Wake up to a hearty breakfast, and exit the rain forest and proceed on an ascending path, through heathland, as you look for giant lobelias and groundsels. Proceed into open moorlands with small shrubs as dominant vegetation. Enroute, you will break for lunch, while you enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi, then later arrive at the Horombo Huts later in the afternoon, at the base of the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. It is at this point, that will begin to drop.
DAY 3: Horombo huts to Kibo huts
Distance:10km/6mi
Duration: 6-8hrs | Semi-Desert
Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft
Breakfast will be served early, then continue through the dwindling heathland that merges into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Lunch will be enroute, as you proceed, then cross the surprisingly large saddle. You will also enjoy the spectacular views of the summit path up Kibo that you will be climbing the next days.
DAY 4: Kibo hut – summit(uhuru) – Horombo hut
Distance to summit : 4km /2.5 mi up | Duration: 5-7hrs |
Distance to Horombo hut 14km /9mi down | Duration: 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 4695m/15,400ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Descent to 3690m/12,100ft
After a hot cup of coffee or black tea, then at anytime between 0000hrs and 0200 hrs, you will will start your amazing journey. The trek is characterized, as a mentally and physically challenging part of the trek, as you proceed to accomplish your long awaited dream peak. The trek follows a heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will enjoy the breathtaking rewards views of spectacular sunrise during your short rest. (fast hikers may spot the sunrise from the summit). The last 1 hour to the summit – (Uhuru peak) always composed of snow encounters.
Upon reaching, little time will be allocated for victorious celebrations at the roof of Africa, alongside taking memorable photos, after which you will begin discending to Mweka camp, with an enrought lunch break at Barafu camp. The path is made of the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife, which highly demands the use of gaiters and trekking poles.
Spend your last night at Mweka Camp.
DAY 5: Horombo hut – Marangu gate – Moshi:
Distance: 18km/11mi
Duration: 6-7hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft
The last days is alway filled with celebration and appreciation of the whole team, as you bid farewell to the whole crew. Thereafter embark on your last descent downwards, stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Dont forget to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them at this point, then head to Marangu Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. From here, you will join your driver guide to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes), to proceed with your programs.
5 Days Marangu Route Package Inclusion
Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
Professional, & experienced English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
Mountain Kilimanjaro climbing crew (Cook & Porters)
Airport Transfers
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and Full Board Meals
All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Gate Transfers
Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
Credit Card Transfer Fees
5 Days Marangu Route Package Exclusions
Flights
Visa fees
Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
Gamow Bag
Medication
Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
Extra spending for souvenirs etc.
Extra foods & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal hired gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
post & pre lodge nights out of the 5 days/4 nights of the trekking.
TREKKING COSTS FOR 5 DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE
Marangu 5 days 4 nights $ 1,950 per person
Solo climber add on charge $350
Single supplement charge $300
Prices quoted are subject to current Government Regulated Park Fees at the time of departure