5 Days Marangu Route
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Moderate5 Days · Kilimanjaro

5 Days Marangu Route

A quicker Marangu ascent with comfortable huts.

Overview

What to expect

This is the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite, making it the least expensive and most comfortable Kilimanjaro climb.

Route highlights

Shorter itineraryHuts and facilitiesClassic Kilimanjaro experience

From, per person

$1,220

Indicative price, request a tailored quote

Professional guides, full safety equipment
On the map

Where you'll climb

A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.

Day by day

Your climb itinerary

A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.

1
Day 1

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Trek through beautiful rainforest to Mandara Hut, your first night's shelter on the mountain.

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Hut
2
Day 2

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Climb out of the forest onto open moorland, reaching Horombo Hut with views toward Mawenzi peak.

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Hut
3
Day 3

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Cross the stark, high-altitude Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut, where you'll rest before the summit attempt.

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Hut
4
Day 4

Kibo Hut to Summit & Descent to Horombo Hut

A midnight start for the push to Uhuru Peak, followed by a long descent back down to Horombo Hut.

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerMountain Hut
5
Day 5

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate, collecting your summit certificate on arrival.

Breakfast, Lunch
The fine print

What's included

Included

  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
  • Professional, experienced mountain guides
  • All park fees and rescue fees
  • All meals while on the mountain
  • Guides, porters and cook salaries
  • Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water

Not included

  • Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not listed above
  • Optional tours
  • Tips for the mountain crew
Ready when you are

Let's plan your climb

Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.

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