Itinerary for 5 Days Mount Kilimanjaro climbing
DAY 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut: 7K /MI 4-5 HRS
The Marangu Gate serves as the starting point for the Marangu Route, which is one of the popular routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The route is well-defined and provides scenic views. After passing through the gate, climbers begin their journey through past rainforests with diverse flora and fauna..
The way leads to Mandara Hut, the first overnight stop, where climbers can rest and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. The Marangu Route offers a relatively gradual climb, making it suitable for climbers seeking a more comfortable experience. It is an interesting path that combines adventure and the wonders of nature
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Summary
- Time: 5hrs
- Distance:8km
- Habitats:Montane forest
- Accomodation:Hut
DAY 2:Mandara Hut-Horombo Hut
After a restful sleep and satisfying breakfast, we venture out of the rainforest and ascend through heathland, in search of giant lobelias and groundsels. We then continue up into open moorlands, where shrubs dominate the landscape. Midway, we pause for lunch, reveling in the breathtaking vistas of Mawenzi. By late afternoon, we reach the Horombo Huts, nestled beneath the awe-inspiring Kibo Summit viewpoint. As dusk approaches, temperatures start to decrease.
- Summary
- Time: 6hrs
- Distance:8km
- Habitats:Moorland
- Accomodation:sleeping Hut
DAY 3:Horombo Hut-Kibo Hut
After breakfast, we keep going through the heathland, which gradually turns into a barren landscape like the moon. We pause for lunch in this wide area that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. You'll have a chance to observe the climb to Kibo summit, which you'll begin in a few hours when crossing this surprisingly large stretch.
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Summary
- Time: 6hrs
- Distance:9.1km
- Habitats:Alpine desert
- Accomodation:sleeping Hut
DAY 4:Kibo Hut to Summit-Horombo Hut
We continue our way to the summit in a switchback formation trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow toward Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations, and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
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Summary
- Time: 10-13hrs
- Distance:5.4km ascent and 15km descent
- Habitats: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
- Accomodation:sleeping Hut
DAY 5:Horombo Hut-Moshi
After breakfast and a ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!!