5 days Kilimanjaro Trekking To Uhuru Peak(5895m) Via Marangu Route Trail

5 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu offers Climbing Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters via Marangu or Coca-Cola Trail Route in only 5 days. This 5 days Kilimanjaro Marangu trail route trekking traverse the ancient route that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the South East and has permanent huts.

The Marangu route is highly considered by most Kilimanjaro climbers because it is less challenging among other routes of Machame, Umbwe, Rongai, Lemosho among others, yet it takes a few days to complete, and has permanent huts built along.

At least 5 days are enough to summit Kilimanjaro to Uhuru peak, although chances of reaching peak(Uhuru) is not certain to every climber. Adding another day for the Marangu route excursion, will allow for proper acclimatization, for a successful hike to the top. Marangu among other routes, offers sleeping huts in dormitory-like accommodations.

The Marangu route, however creates a lot of congestion because of the ascent and descent route is shared. It also has a lower summit success rate due to the steeper incline & less time for acclimatization.

Highlights For The Actual 5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Climbing

DAY 1: MARANGU – MANDARA HUTS: 7k /mi | 4-5 hrs | Rainforest

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS: 11km Mooreland

DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10km(6-8 hours)

DAY 4: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 4km 5-7hrs | – HOROMBO HUTS: 14km | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,800m)

Welcome to Kilimanajaro International Airport!

You will be met by a representative from Aloyo Safaris who will pick you up, then brief you about your 5 days Kilimanajaro marangu route. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your reserved lodge for dinner and an overnight rest.

Elevation : 1750m to 2750m

Length : 9KM

Number of Days : 5 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Scenery: Good

Traffic: High

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 4 stars B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Highlights of the 5 Days Marangy Route

Detailed Itinerary For 5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trekking

DAY 1: MARANGU – MANDARA HUTS: 7k /mi | 4-5 hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft

From your Kilimanjaro lodge, you will be transferred through Machame village to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, where you pick ypour Kilimanjaro trekking permits. Afterwards your trek will begins, and continues further through the rain forest to Manadara Gate. It is at this point that you will have the opportunity to acclimatize by visiting the Moundi crater.

Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight rest at Mandara hut.

DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS – HOROMBO HUTS: 11km Mooreland

Elevation: 2740m

Early in the morning, you will wake up for a hearty breakfast, afterwards you will leave the rainforest, and hike up through the heathland, to giant lobelias upto the groundsels. You will then proceed to the moorlands where you will enjoy the clear impressive views of Kilimanjaro. You will reach the Horombo Huts beneath the beautiful Kibo Summit viewpoint in the evening, where you will have dinner and Overnight rest.

DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS: 10km(6-8 hours)

Elevation: 3690m/

Following your morning breakfast, you will proceed through the diminishing heathland that merges with the moonscape as you approach the sweeping saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Dinner will be served early, so that you can have enough rest at Kibo hut, in preparation for the next day..

DAY 4: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 4km 5-7hrs | – HOROMBO HUTS: 14km | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4695m

Descent to 3690m

On this day 4 of the 5 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route trek, you will reach Uhuru peak- “The Roof Of Africa”.

Wake up early at midnight for a minimal breakfast. Along with warm layers, flexible hiking boots, gaiters among other hiking gear, you will set off for the summit. First, you will start with a5 hours must trek to Gillman’s point on the crater. The trek seems to be easy but most challenging, from first main rest stop, William’s Point at 5000 meters, which takes about two hours to reach the Kibo Hut. Afterwards the trek further continues for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will proceed to Gillman’s Point at 5,681 meters.

Following your trek from Gilman’s it takes a gradual hike to Uhuru Peak, which is less strenuous. That is, it takes about two hours to reach the peak – Uhuru where you will take photos of your guide and group at the peak before descending to Horombo Hut.

While descending, you will be rewarded by the impressive views you didn’t witness while climbing. Stop for a short lunch break and snacks at Kibo Hut before proceeding to Horombo Hut. Dinner and an overnight rest at Horombo hut.

Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,800m)

Have your tasty breakfast, and complete the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate, as you pass through through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Take it slow “pole pole” as you descend, since the trail can be slippery. Upon arriving at the gate, the driver will be waiting for you to take you back to Kilimanjaro/Moshi where yuou will have your dinner and overnight rest at your booked lodge.

INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:

Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary

Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide

Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)

Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)

Airport Transfers

Meals according to the itinerary

Drinking water and Full Board Meals

All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT

Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages

Gate Transfers

Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder