MOUNT KILIMANJARO 6DAYS 5NIGHTS TREKKING VIA THE MARANGU ROUTE

FIRST DAY 01:- ARRIVAL DAY – AIRPORT - MOSHI TOWN - Welcome to Tanzania!

After landing at the airport, you will be picked up from the airport and get transferred to a designated hotel in Moshi Town for overnight accommodation at this designed hotel in Moshi B&B. Then, at your hotel in Moshi Town your trekking head guide will meet you for your trek briefing, gears check and arrange for you to hire any gears/equipment you may need or be missing from your gears lists. Overnight at The Better Inn Moshi or Similar.

Meals included here is Bed & Breakfast only.

Links to Hotels/Lodges: https://g.co/kgs/w6XoZRS

ROUTE OVERVIEW:

Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. However the short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. This route has a low summit rate of about 50% for the shorter 5days itinerary that excludes the acclimatization day. The longer itinerary that takes 6 days including the extra day for acclimatization has a success rate of about 85% to 95%, which is impressive. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the Southeast. The route is the only route to offer Hut accommodations where clients sleeps in an arrangement likely to dormitory arrangements and it is the oldest and modest route at the same time, this is because it is the only route among many that offers Wi-Fi internet and has electricity lumps while in the Huts.

Climbing Kilimanjaro offers Marangu as a 6 days climb or a 5 or 6 private climb. The five day variation does not have an acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.

MARANGU ROUTE ITINERARY OVERVIEW:

Starting from Marangu Gate to the summit and finish at Marangu Gate. For a day-by-day itinerary for the Marangu Route, The itinerary below describes the 5night/6day Kilimanjaro climb via the Marangu route. To shorten the below itinerary to 5day you skip the acclimatization day & night in the 2rd Camp – Horombo Hut and instead walk straight from Second Hut Camp to the Kibo Hut in one day on the 3 rd (acclimatization day)

Duration: 5 or 6 day

Difficulty: Medium

Scenery: Medium

Traffic: Medium

Then Note: On the next day after your arrival in Moshi Town, will be the day of starting your trek to Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route from Moshi Town, Will be early pickup from the designated hotel in Moshi and transfer to Kilimanjaro – Marangu gate

TREK DAY 01:- MOSHI TO MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUT - This will mark the beginning of your Kilimanjaro trek trip with us as from Moshi Town.

Altitude gain: 6,046 ft to 8,858’ ft:

Hiking time: 4-5 hours, 5miles.

After registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate you’ll take your first step toward your goal – the roof of Africa. You’ll be hiking through the montane forest, a lush, biodiverse zone, and home to the endemic flower Impatiens Kilimanjari. Keep an eye out for blue and colobus monkeys and listen to the birdsong, the avifauna here is prolific. You may even catch a glimpse of Hartlaub’s Turaco, a stunning brightly coloured resident. After reaching Mandara Hut you could take a walk over to the Maundi crater or just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TREK DAY 02:- MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT

Altitude gain: 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft:

Hiking time: 6-8 hours, 7 miles

Today your hike will take you out of the forest and into the heathland where giant heathers grow, and as you climb higher, into the moorland. Here you’ll see two of the most unusual plants on Kilimanjaro, the fairy-tale like giant groundsel and the giant lobelias. You’ll also have your first views of the peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, that’s the really big one that you’ll be scaling in a few days.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TREK DAY 03:-

On this day, it will be an Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

Altitude gain: 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft:

Hiking time: 2-3 hours, 3 miles

No need to pack your bags today as you’ll stay a second night at Horombo. Your guide will take you on an acclimatization walk to Zebra rocks and the base of Mawenzi peak where you’ll have glorious views of Kibo looming over the saddle. The rest of the day be spent at camp where you can put your feet up and catch up on some rest.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TREK DAY 04:- HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT

Altitude gain: 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft:

Hiking time: 6-8 hours, 6 miles

Today you’ll trek up into the barren high altitude desert, crossing the boulder strewn saddle that connects Kibo and Mawenzi. You may be lucky and see a buzzard or even a lammergeyer soaring on the thermals above. After reaching the camp the rest of the day is devoted to preparing for your summit bid – preparing your kit, eating and resting.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TREK DAY 05:- KIBO HUT TO UHURU PEAK SUMMIT TO HOROMBO HUT

Altitude gain: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft, 4 miles ascent, 10 miles descent, 6-8 hours ascent, 4-6 hours descent

The push for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak! You will be woken at around 11:30pm to make a start just after midnight. This is where your grit and determination will be called upon but your reward is possibly the most amazing sunrise you’ll ever see on the horizon behind Mawenzi. You’ll probably be around Gilman’s Point (5685m) at this time so it’s time for a much needed breather before walking around the top of the crater rim, passing Stella Point and finally reaching Uhuru. Take some time to enjoy the views of the crater and glaciers then you’ll retrace your steps back to Kibo for breakfast and a rest. You’ll then descend back down to Horombo hut which will feel oxygen rich after the summit and a long nights sleep.

Accommodations: Kilimanjaro Mountain Huts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TREK DAY 06:- HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE – This will be the last day of your trek.

Altitude lost: 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft: Hiking time: 5-7 hours, 12 miles

Our last day on the mountain will start after breakfast and thanking your crew it’s time to head back down to the forest stopping for lunch at Mandara Hut and then on to Marangu gate. Your guide will arrange your certificates and our driver will meet you to transfer you to your own designated hotel for a long hot shower and a celebration. Before being transferred to your journey back home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar or even day trip in Moshi. If you’re having a plan to do Safari trip yes we can organize and customize Wildlife Safari trip too at a very reasonable price.  Accommodations: Your own designated hotel/lodge in Moshi - Meals Included: Bed & Breakfast