Kilimanjaro: Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Route Trek

Highlights

• Embark on a 5-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route
• Stay in comfortable mountain huts instead of camping along the way
• Experience 5 unique ecological zones, from rainforest to alpine desert
• Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and enjoy the views
• Benefit from the expertise of professional mountain guides and safety support

Description

Begin your adventure with a transfer from Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park. Complete park registration before beginning your trek through lush montane rainforest. Keep an eye out for blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and colorful birdlife. Reach Mandara Hut in the afternoon for dinner and overnight. On the second day, leave the rainforest behind and enter open heath and moorland. Giant heathers, lobelias, and spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak accompany today's gradual climb. Arrive at Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight. On the third day, cross the alpine desert known as the Saddle, a vast high-altitude landscape between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. Reach Kibo Hut in the afternoon, enjoy an early dinner, and rest before your midnight summit attempt. Shortly after midnight, begin the challenging summit ascent. Pass Gilman's Point before continuing along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement before descending back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight. On the final day, descend through moorland and lush rainforest to Marangu Gate where successful climbers receive their Kilimanjaro certificates. Meet your driver for the return transfer to your hotel in Moshi.

Includes

Airport transfers (if booked with the package) Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees Mountain rescue fees Professional English-speaking mountain guide Assistant guide(s) and mountain crew All hut accommodation (4 nights) Three freshly prepared meals per day on the mountain Drinking water throughout the trek Government taxes Portable pulse oximeter and basic first aid kit

Excludes

International flights Tanzania visa Travel and medical insurance Personal trekking equipment Sleeping bag and personal gear rental Alcoholic and soft drinks Tips for guides, porters and cook Hotel accommodation before or after the climb (unless specified)

Important Information

• Accommodation is provided in shared mountain huts with bunk beds. The 5-day Marangu Route is physically demanding and has a lower summit success rate than the 6-day itinerary due to limited acclimatization. All climbers must be accompanied by licensed mountain guides. Daily health checks are conducted throughout the trek. Itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, park regulations and the group's pace. Final pricing and availability will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund