5 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Expedition Marangu Route

After breakfast, you will be driven to the Marangu Gate where you will complete the necessary paperwork. The trek begins through the rainforest, offering a chance to spot primates. You will trek for approximately 5 hours to reach the Mandara Hut at an altitude of 2700m. Enjoy the scenic views and rest for the night. Distance: 8.3km / 5.2mi approx. time: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Start the day with an early breakfast. The trail takes you through the timberline and into the heath and moor zone. After 9 hours of trekking, you will reach the Horombo Hut at 3700m. From here, you can enjoy stunning views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the Masai steppe. Distance: 12.5km / 7.8mi approx. time: 9 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today's stage is long and challenging. You will pass the "Last Water point" and cross the saddle that connects Kibo and Mawenzi. After 7 hours of trekking, you will arrive at the Kibo Hut at 4700m. Rest and prepare for the summit trek. Distance: 9.5km / 5.9mi approx. time: 7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today is the summit day. Begin your final ascent around midnight, passing the Hans Meyer Cave and trekking towards Gilman's Point at 5681m on the crater rim. Witness a beautiful sunrise as you continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Kilimanjaro at 5895m. After reaching the summit, descend back to Kibo Hut for a meal and short rest. Then, continue down to Horombo Hut. Distance: 22km / 13.7mi approx. time: 12-15 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

On the last day, trek through the heath and moor zone, passing Mandara Hut and descending through the tropical rainforest. After approximately 8 hours of trekking, you will reach the Marangu Gate at 1860m. Say goodbye to your guides and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can enjoy a warm shower and celebrate your summit success. Distance: 20.8km / 12.9mi approx. time: 8 hours Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included