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Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb

A shorter hut-to-hut Kilimanjaro climb on the established Marangu Route.

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Route Map

Mountain route overview

Follow the main stages of this climb from arrival or park gate to summit and descent.

Stop 1Moshi
Stop 2Marangu Gate
Stop 3Mandara Hut
Stop 4Horombo Hut
Stop 5Kibo Hut
Stop 6Uhuru Peak
Stop 7Marangu Gate
Trek Itinerary

Day-by-day route

Open each day for trekking distance, habitat, overnight, and route details.

Day 0: Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Moshi, meet your guide, and complete briefing and gear inspection.

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Drive to Marangu Gate and trek through dense rainforest to Mandara Hut.

Distance 8 km | Hiking 4-5 hours | Overnight: Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Continue through forest and moorland with views of Mawenzi Peak and open highland scenery.

Distance 12 km | Hiking 6-8 hours | Overnight: Horombo Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo and prepare for the summit attempt.

Distance 10 km | Hiking 5-7 hours | Overnight: Kibo Hut
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Climb overnight to Uhuru Peak, celebrate at sunrise, then descend to Horombo Hut.

Distance 22 km | Hiking 11-15 hours | Overnight: Horombo Hut
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Descend to Marangu Gate, collect your certificate, and transfer to Moshi.

Distance 20 km | Hiking 5-7 hours
Included & Excluded

What is covered in this package

Included

  • Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
  • Park fees, rescue fees, and camping or hut fees
  • Meals on the mountain and treated drinking water
  • Camping equipment or hut accommodation as per route
  • Summit certificate after successful climb
  • Airport and hotel transfers as listed

Excluded

  • International flights and Tanzania visa
  • Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag rental
  • Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
  • Tips for guides, porters, and mountain crew
  • Personal snacks, drinks, laundry, and extra hotel nights
  • Portable private toilet unless requested
5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb
5 days / 4 nights

A shorter hut-to-hut Kilimanjaro climb on the established Marangu Route.

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Route Highlights

What to expect

01Professional mountain guides
02Full crew support
03Summit certificate
04Airport and hotel transfers

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