5 Days Challenge Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu

Distance: 7km Climbing Time: 3 hours Habitat: Montane Forest After being picked up from your hotel, we will drive to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. From there, we will begin our climb through the rainforest, following a cleared ridge trail. Our first night will be spent at Mandara Hut, nestled in a forest clearing. The camp consists of A-framed huts and amenities.

Distance: 12km Climbing Time: 6 hours Habitat: Moorland continuing our climb, we will pass through the forest and enter the moorland zone. We will skirt around the base of Maundi Crater and make our way to Horombo Hut, where we will spend the night.

Distance: 10km Climbing Time: 5 hours Habitat: Alpine desert today, we ascend further into the alpine desert zone and reach Kibo Hut. After an early dinner, we will prepare for our summit attempt and rest.

Distance: 21km Climbing Time: 6-7 hours Habitat: Stone screed, ice-capped summit, and moorland We will start our summit climb around midnight, making our way up a rocky path to Hans Meyer point and then to Gillman's Point on the crater rim. From there, we continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After capturing the moment, we descend to Kibo Hut for a rest and then continue down to Horombo Hut for our final night on the mountain.

Distance: 18km Climbing Time: 6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Our last day involves a descent through the montane forest. We will climb back to Marangu Gate, where we started our journey. After lunch and receiving your summit certificate, we will transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.