Description

At 5,895 meters Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest free standing mountain along with also being the highest peak of Africa named by locals as the "Top of Africa".

Marangu route is the easiest way up Mount Kilimanjaro with a high success rate. Unlike other routes, Marangu offers wooden hut accommodation for it's climbers.

We recommend minimum of 5 days but 6 days is preferable for better acclimatization and summit success.

Marangu 5 day route skips the third day of the itinerary below:

DAY OF ARRIVAL

Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by an Kedi Trail Adventures representative who will transfer you to your hotel. There, you will be given time to settle in before a meet and greet with your guides. In this meeting we will brief you on what to expect on Mount Kilimanjaro and answer any last minute questions you may have. After the briefing we recommend an early night for an early pick up the following day.

Day-01

Camp: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1,843m (6,046ft) to 2,700m (8,858ft)

Distance: 8km (5 miles)

Trekking Time: 7 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast (Hotel), Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel around 8:00am and you will be driven to Marangu Gate, approximately 3 hours. After the registration process we will still start the trek through the Kilimanjaro rainforest. Within the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and monkeys. At these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy so trekking poles will help. After dinner you will be briefed for the following day by your head guide.

Day-02

Camp: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2,700m (8,858ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft)

Distance: 11.5km (7 miles)

Trekking Time: 6-8 hours

Vegetation Zone: Rainforest and Low Alpine

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we begin trekking at 7:30am. Your climb continues through the rainforest, around the base of the Maundi Crater and then transitions rather rapidly into the low alpine moorland zone. If the weather is clear you will have the opportunity to climb up the Maundi Crater to get your first full view of Kibo Peak. During the trek you will also see giant lobelias which are scattered throughout the landscape at this altitude. Once at Horombo Hut you will be shown your sleeping quarters and be briefed about the following day by your head guide after dinner.

Day-03

Camp: Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks

Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,010m (13,156ft)

Distance: 5km (3.1 miles)

Trekking Time: 4 hours

Vegetation Zone: Low Alpine

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, we will trek to the Zebra Rocks (4010m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. Spend the afternoon relaxing once we return to Horombo Hut.

Day-04

Camp: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,703m(15,430ft)

Distance: 10km (6 miles)

Trekking Time: 5-7 hours

Vegetation Zone: Low Alpine and High Alpine

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We continue our trek to Kibo Hut taking the lower left route as it is the easiest trek to the huts. Once we reach Kibo Hut you will have an early dinner. We recommend resting and sleeping before being awoken at 11pm to prepare for the summit climb. During dinner you will be briefed for the following day by your head guide.

Day-05

Camp: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4,703m(15,430ft) to 5895m (19,341ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft)

Distance: 16km (9.6 miles)

Trekking Time: 13-15 hours

Vegetation Zone: Glacial, High Alpine and Low Alpine

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We start the summit climb at midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing slowly but gain incredible height over a short distance and pass the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. We will reach Gillmans Point (5,681m) as the first rays of sunlight begin to show. Here we will take a short break to watch the sun rise over Africa. We continue for another 1-2 hours up to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent back to Kibo Hut for breakfast. After a short rest you will continue to descend to Horombo Hut for a long well-earned rest.

Day-06

Camp: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 1,843m (6,046ft)

Distance: 20km (12.5 miles)

Trekking Time: 6-8 hours

Vegetation Zone: Low Alpine and Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Hotel)

The final day we continue through the rainforest until we reach Marangu Gate, where we complete park formalities and present you with a certificate confirming you summited Mount Kilimanjaro. We are then met by our vehicles and transferred back to your hotel for a well earned rest and celebration with your guides.

Day-07 Summit Day

Camp: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4,673m (15,331ft) to 5,895m (19,341ft) to 3,068m (10,065ft)

Distance: 16km (9.6 miles)

Trekking Time: 13-15 hours

Vegetation Zone: Glacial, High Alpine, Low Alpine, Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We start the summit climb at midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing slowly but gain incredible height over a short distance. We will reach the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of sunlight begin to show. Here we will take a short break to watch the sun rise over Africa. You will have spectacular views of the ice cliffs within the crater surround us and views of Mawenzi Peak. We continue for another hour up to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending down a separate track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast. After a short rest you will continue to descend to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.

Last Day

After breakfast a vehicle will transfer you to your next destination. If you have additional time we recommend you extend you stay. Kedi Trail Adventures offers safari packages to see nature at it's finest or maybe a relaxing beach trip to Zanzibar.