Kilimanjaro Mountain.

Day 1:

An early start with a drive to Rombo gate. Trek for 3 – 4 hours to the first cave for dinner and overnight. This cave (2,700m)

Day 2:

Trek to the second cave for lunch and onwards to Kikelewa cave on the Mawenzi train for overnight. This takes about 6- 7 hours. Kikelewa cave (3,600m).

Day 3:

The day is spent trekking to Mawenzi Tarn hut for overnight, Mawenzi Tarn (4330m)

Day 4: A day of trekking across the saddle to school camp. This takes about 4 -5 hours. School camp (4, 750m)

Day 5: Just after midnight start for the summit via Gillman’s point (5,700m) for 6 – 7 hours to Uhuru peak (5, 895m) – the highest point in Africa! The descent takes about 5 -6 hours to Horombo hut campsite for overnight. Horombo Camp (3,807m)

Day 6:

The day is spent descending to Marangu gate, this takes 6 hours or so where you will be met and transferred to Arusha.

Price: Quoted in USD $1,550usd per person sharing,

• Extra day for acclimatization is subject to USD 180
• The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Christmas and New Year supplements US $ 45 per person per day 23 December to 3 January.
• Tour rates in US $ (click here to convert rates shown below to major world currenciesxe.com

Package Include:

• Airport transfer as shown in the plan
• A night at the base before and after the climb
• Full board accommodation on climbs
• All park entry fees, camp fees, rescue fees, guide and portera fees
• Knowledgeable mountain guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking
• Transport to and from the mountain gates
• Cook and all kitchen utensils on the climbs and tents
• Service of an English speaking mountain guide
• Crew allowances and park fees
• Complementary of printed safari hat and T –shirt
• Government taxes.

Package Excludes:

• Extras at the lodges i.e drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc
• International flight
• Departure tax
• Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
• Visa, Travel Insurance.

Day 1 – Arusha.

whenever you arrive, you‘ll be personally met and transferred to a lovely hotel in arusha. Those arriving especially early can book optional activities. Then, spend the afternoon with your Tanzania Wildlife expedition mountain guide preparing for the climb.

 Day 2: FOREST

After picking up the requisite documentation at the park gate the safari continues to the Lemosho glades starting point. Less steep than the Machame route and less used today’s trek is through the forest that laces the foot of the mountain. This evening’s camp is pitched in the forest at around 2750m.

 Day 3 – SHIRA 1

Today’s trek takes you slowly up the edge of the Shira volcano. As you gain altitude the vegetation thins and exotic species of high altitude plants appear. Camp is situated near the rim of the ancient volcano and provides a good opportunity to get the first direct views of Kilimanjaro peal. Camp is pitched at about 3500m.

 DAY 4: SHIRA 2

Trek to Shira 2 camp across the Shira plateau the flat caldera of a volcano that was actually bigger and is much older than Kilimanjaro. Views can be very weather specific but on good days are breathtaking. Bilious clouds are often observed melting down from its rim on to the heath covered plateau. Kibo also shines with a silvery luminance as the glaciers reflect the strong sunlight. A times mist covers the plateau – views come and go quickly. You arrive in time for lunch and then have plenty time to relax and even go for a short acclimatization walk in the afternoon.

 Day 5 – LAVA TOWER.

Today you will walk for 3 – 5 hours, enjoying sightings of the typical Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation and reaching a high point of around 4600 meters at our Lava tower camp. The hiking takes us out of the health zone in to alpine desert where only the very toughest tussock grasses can survive. Freezing at night and blazing conditions in the day make this a hard place to exist. For those that are up to it we ascend the Lava Tower in the afternoon. Overnight lava tower (full board).

 DAY 6 – KARANGA VALLEY.

Today we hike from lava tower to Karanga valley. The trail initially sets of downhill into the Barranco valley before ascending the Barranco wall. In this region there are significant numbers of very nature Senecios (giant groundsels). Lunch is taken on trail before heading on to Karanga valley and up to camp. In the afternoon we have time to relax and for the very active there is a chance to head over to the Karanga valley to look at some spectacular glacial scenery. Karanga camp (full board).

DAY 7 – BARAFU.

About 2 hours from Karanga you will come out on the Barafu path (part of the Mweka Train). It is a further 1 – 2 hours to Barafu Hut. The last stage to Barafu hut is quite steep, and as always we advise taking it as easy as possible. Once in camp we have lunch and then the afternoon head out on an afternoon acclimazation hike to around 4700 – 4800metres. Back at camp dinner is served. Views of Mawenzi peak are also superb here. Overnight Barafu camp (full board).

 DAY 8 – CRATER.

Today we ascend to the roof of Africa! After an early start we ascend up to the rim of the Kibo crater. Its slow going as there is so little oxygen here. However, with patience and determination we arrive at the rim and descend in to the crater for lunch in camp. The afternoon is taken relaxing and acclimatizing. It is a short walk over to the Furtwangler for those that are feeling active! Dinner is taken in the mess tent and then off to bed. Overnight Crater Camp (full board).

 DAY 9 – SUMMIT/MILLENIUM.

We rise early to try to time out ascent with the rising sun. It takes around 45 minutes to an hour to reach Uhuru peak – our ultimate goal. After sunrise we then head down the mountain down screed slopes and the biggest glacial valley on Kilimanjaro. The train passes back trough Barafu camp where we rest briefly before continuing down to Millennium camp for lunch. In the afternoon we take an easy pace down to Mweka camp, our last camp on Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight mweka camp (full board)

 DAY 10 – ARUSHA.

The final descent takes you through the lower health section that eventually turns in to rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro ends at Mweka gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to you evening’s accommodation. You may now relax take a hot shower or even relax by the pool! Enjoy a wonderful celebration dinner!

Cost of it is $1,870usd per person.

Package Includes:

• Flying doctors emergence
• Airport transfer as shown in the plan
• A night at the base before and after the climb
• Full board accommodation on climbs
• All park entry fees, camp fees, rescue fees, Guide and porters fees
• Knowledgeable mountain guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking.
• Transport to and from the mountain gates.
• Cool and all kitchen utensils on the climbs and tents
• Service of an English speaking mountain guide
• Crew allowances and park fees
• Complementary of printed safari hat and t – shirt
• Government taxes

Package Excludes:

• Extras at the lodges i.e. drink, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
• International flight
• Departure tax.
• Tips to drivers (highly recommended)
• Visa, Travel Insurance.

Day 0 : Arrival
Arrival and pick from Airport and transferred to the hotel here in Arusha for dinner and
overnight (bed and breakfast included).
Day 1 : Umbwe Gate (1,800 m) – Umbwe Cave (3000 m
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep
valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and
thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate
all the water needed for drinking, food preparation and cleaning.
Day 2 : Umbwe Cave (3000 m) to Barranco Valley (3950 m)
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe
ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.
Day 3 : Barranco camp (3950m) – Karanga Camp (4550m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Semi desert
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have
some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall,
which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine
desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up Barranco Valley to Karanga camp
(4,000 m).
Day 4 : Karanga camp (4550m) – Barafu Camp
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Distance: About13 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast at the Karanga valley camp, you will walk a ridge and enter a cold desert for
about 4 hours and then reach the Barafu Hut. Crews will collect water from the last water stop
at Karanga Valley in morning, as there is no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for
“ice” as it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the
ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure
that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents as this is a
dangerous area. The summit is now 1345m above you, and you will make the final ascent
tonight. Prepare your equipment, ski stick, and thermal clothing for your summit attempt.
Make sure and replace the batteries in your headlamp and camera and make sure you have a
spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it would be wise to carry your water in a

thermal flask. Go to bed around 7 PM and try to get some good. Try not to sleep more than 5
hours.
Day 5 : SUMMIT ATTEMPT Barafu camp (4550m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp
(3100m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7/8 hours to descend to Mweka camp Distance: ~ 7
km ascent – 23 km descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
You will rise around 11:30 PM and have some hot tea and biscuits before you shuffle off into
the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards
Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers the most
mentally and physically challenging part of the trip. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a
short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you will witness in your
lifetime (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow to Uhuru
Peak (2 hour ascent). The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather
conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to
cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment as this is a day to remember for the rest of your
life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit will take about 3 hours. Here you will have a well
earned but short rest. You will then collect the rest of your gear before heading down to
Mweka hut (3100m). This route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path
into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and
mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared.
Drinking water, soft drinks, chocolate, and beer is available from the camp office if you so
desire.
Day 6: Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 3 hours
After Hot breakfast from in Mweka Campsite you will start walking slowly towards the
mountain gate the walk takes about 3hours to get to the Mweka campsite where our driver will
pick you and transfer you to the Hotel in Arusha.
The cost is $1,750usd per person.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY

 Accommodation as per the itinerary.
 Pickup from the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport) or bus terminal, and drop off when
climb finished
 Professional Mountain guide
 Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the itinerary.
 All Park entrance fees
 Rescue fees

 Porter’s allowance
 Professional mountain cook
 Transfer to and from the mountain gate
 Conservation fees
 Local government taxes
 Clean water

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY

 Travel and personal health insurance
 All Internal or International flights and taxes
 All optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
 Tips and gratuities
 Alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks
 Visas
 Passport
 Accommodation before and after safari

Day 1 : Machame Gate (1490m) – Machame camp (2980m)
Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: ~18 km
Habitat: Montaine forest
Your day starts early with a briefing from the tour organizer and guides, followed by 70-minute
drive from your Hotel (910m) to the Machame village (1490m). The guides and porters prepare
and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch pack and you
can also buy mineral water in the village. Depending on the condition of the road, it is possible
to drive from the village to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 1 km walk will take about
30 minutes to complete.
After registering at the gate office, you start your ascent and enter the rain forest almost
immediately. There is a strong possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into
a very foggy, muddy and slippery experience. You will have a welcome lunch stop about half-
way and will reach the Machame camping area in the late afternoon. Your porters (arriving at
the camp site long before you) will have erected your tent on your arrival. In the evening the
porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner before you retire
to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at Machame
campsite.
Day 2 : Machame camp (2980m) – Shira camp (3840m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 9 km
Habitat: Moorland
You rise early at Machame camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the
forest and then for 2 hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. After a short lunch
and rest, you continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau. By now you will be able to see in
an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. You are now due west of
Kibo and after a short hike you will reach the Shira campsite at 3,840m. The porters will boil
drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be
colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.
Day 3 : Shira (3840m) – Lava Tower (4630m) – Barranco camp (3950m) Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: ~ 15 km
Habitat: Semi desert
The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower,
where you reach an altitude of 4630m after about a 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a
designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4630m). Definitely the

toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time some climbers will
start to feel symptoms of breathlessness,
irritability and headaches. After lunch you descent again by almost 680m to the Barranco
camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4,600m at Lava Tower, the true
acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2
hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach
and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall,
which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the preparation of your
dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp site.
Day 4 : Barranco camp (3950m) – Karanga camp (4550m)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Distance: About13 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
After spending a night at the Great Barranco Wall, you will proceed to make your way up this
awesome looking obstacle. Hikers find that in the end this normally turns out easier than
anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you will now appreciate just how
beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley crossing
the last water point over intervening ridges and valleys and then joins up with the Mweka
route. This is the preferred route down from the summit, so take note. We will finish with
dinner and an overnight Karanga Valley Camp.
Day 5 : Karanga Valley – Barafu Camp
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
After breakfast at the Karanga valley camp, you will walk a ridge and enter a cold desert for
about 4 hours and then reach the Barafu Hut. Crews will collect water from the last water stop
at Karanga Valley in morning, as there is no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for
“ice” as it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the
ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure
that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents as this is a
dangerous area. The summit is now 1345m above you, and you will make the final ascent
tonight. Prepare your equipment, ski stick, and thermal clothing for your summit attempt.
Make sure and replace the batteries in your headlamp and camera and make sure you have a
spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it would be wise to carry your water in a
thermal flask. Go to bed around 7 PM and try to get some good. Try not to sleep more than 5
hours.
Day 6: SUMMIT ATTEMPT Barafu camp (4550m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp
(3100m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7/8 hours to descend to Mweka camp Distance: ~ 7
km ascent – 23 km descent

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
You will rise around 11:30 PM and have some hot tea and biscuits before you shuffle off into
the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards
Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers the most
mentally and physically challenging part of the trip. At Stella Point (5685m) you will stop for a
short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you will witness in your
lifetime (weather permitting). From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow to Uhuru
Peak (2 hour ascent). The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather
conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to
cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment as this is a day to remember for the rest of your
life.
The walk back to Barafu from the summit will take about 3 hours. Here you will have a well
earned but short rest. You will then collect the rest of your gear before heading down to
Mweka hut (3100m). This route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path
into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and
mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared.
Drinking water, soft drinks, chocolate, and beer is available from the camp office if you so
desire.
Day 7 : Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 3 hours
After Hot breakfast from in Mweka Campsite you will start walking slowly towards the
mountain gate the walk takes about 3hours to get to the Mweka campsite where our driver will
pick you and transfer you to the Hotel in Arusha.
Congrats!!!
The price is $1,850usd per person.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY

 Accommodation as per the itinerary.
 Pickup from the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport) or bus terminal, and drop off when
climb finished
 Professional Mountain guide
 Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as per the itinerary.
 All Park entrance fees
 Rescue fees
 Porter’s allowance
 Professional mountain cook
 Transfer to and from the mountain gate
 Conservation fees

 Local government taxes
 Clean water

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY

 Travel and personal health insurance
 All Internal or International flights and taxes
 All optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
 Tips and gratuities
 Alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks
 Visas
 Passport
 Accommodation before and after safari

5 days Marangu Climbing Kilimanjaro is also referred to as the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is
considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is
the oldest and the most well established route on the Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which
offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but
sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms and
toilet. Short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult.
Kilimanjaro Climbing (trekking) route 5 days itinerary is fairly easy despite of its difficult at the
final part to the summit. Termed easier route, the route has encounter a highest failure rate
due to bad preparation and untimely attempt. The above situations have moved KINAPA
officials to put more emphasis and serious measures for those who climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on
Marangu route. All camps along this route have a good radio communication to the park office.
Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer and chocolates are available in these camps.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is unfortunately less
scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also
the most crowded route for that reason. TRAVELLERS AFRICA offers Marangu Route climbing
for five and six days climb. The difference being five days climb does not have an
acclimatization day on day three at Horombo Hut.
Marangu route can be trekked in 5 days however, one additional day is advisable for
acclimatization at Horombo  camp. Marangu is the only route on this Mountain that offers hut
accommodation in beds and mattresses. The route can also be trekked in 6 days & more. Taking
6 days that means 1 day will be for acclimatization at Horombo hut which covers almost 96 km
long. Short Tanzania safari or beach holidays in Zanzibar can be combined with your Kilimanjaro
trekking on request.
Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 5 days  Itinerary
Duration: 5 Days 4 nights
Best Time to Climb: All year around
Day 1: Arrival Day
Meet and transfer from point of arrival Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport to the Planet Lodge in
Arusha or similar in Moshi. Briefing and gear checking before dinner & overnight.
Overnight at Planet Lodge in Arusha. Breakfast included.
Day 2: Arusha (1400 m) – Marangu gate at (1,980 m) – Mandara Hut (2700 m)
Walking approx. 12 km in 5 hours over montane forest and low alpine zone (moorland).
After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, we will pick you up and drive to Marangu gate via
Moshi town & along villages, local farms of cassava, potatoes, maize, coffee & banana
plantation. On arrival at the gate you will sign in at the park office and your guide will work on

other Park formalities. The actual number of potters who will accompany you will depend on
things to be carried and each potter normally carry not more than 20 kg, you will carry your
lunch box, drinking water, clothes and other personal stuff. Potters are hiking first so once they
carry any of your things you will meet them at the camp.
Today, your Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu route 5 days starts by hiking up to Mandara hut
at (2700 m) your hiking will be through beautiful landscape of the mountain forest, little
streams and waterfalls Kisamboni picnic area the place for lunch can be reached after 1.5 hour
of walking from the park gate. From Kisamboni you will possibly need 1.5 hour to reach
Mandara hut (2,700 m). Vegetation type at this campsite is of low alpine zone and moorland,
accompanied with shrub and trees with lots of lichens.
Mandara area is located in a clear forest with wooden A-shaped framed huts and here is where
you will spend your first night in Kilimanjaro Mountain. Mandara huts can accommodate 60
people sleeping in bunks; each hut has 6-8 sleeping bunks. Water around this area is from the
spring and can be used for drinking, cooking and flushing toilets.
You can have a short walk to the Maundi crater where you can enjoy a good weather and
possibly see Mawenzi peak. Blue Monkeys, black and white coloubus Monkeys can be spotted
around this place.
Each day when arriving at the huts you will have tea/coffee & some bites then hot water to
wash before changing clothes you have been hiking with. On mountain we say stay warm all the
time. Dinner will be served before going to bed.
Overnight at Mandara Hut (2700 m). All meals included.
Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Walking approx. 15 km. hiking hours 6 (moorland zone).
After light breakfast, your second hiking day on Kilimanjaro Marangu route starts, this day you
will hike along the last patches of the forest past the other side of Maundi crater and soon you
will reach the moorland vegetation zone.
This area is dominated by heather, Lobelia Deckenii and lovely Dendrosenecio kilimanjari. With
a good weather condition you can have a great view of both Kibo and Mawenzi. Reach
Horombo huts and if you wish you can bath with hot water before dinner and sleep in a
luxurious bed.
Horombo huts have a capacity of 120 people all sleeping in beds and it is small village and the
only huts at Kilimanjaro with beds. At this camp nights tends to be very cold please be
prepared. Arriving at the camp same procedures will follow just as much as the previous day.
Overnight at Horombo Hut (3,720 m). All meals included.
Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m)
Walking approx. 15 km. in 6 hours (Alpine desert).

Your Hiking day will start after breakfast. Saddle the area in-between Mawenzi and Kibo can be
reached in two different routes, through the upper route which is eroded and stormy or by
taking the lower route which is easier and most recommended where you can pass near the
water point at (4,200 m) which is the last in this route.
Fill your bottles with enough drinking water as this will be the last water point before reaching
Horombo huts again, otherwise you can buy mineral water or soft drinks at Kibo huts. If you
wish you can take a short break at this Last water point and perhaps sit at the picnic site for
lunch.
You will reach Kibo huts at (4700 m) after 2 walking hours. Kibo hut is at the barren Alpine
desert with only grasses and everlasting flowers. Kibo huts are built with stone blocks and have
60 bunk beds and platform toilets. Arriving at the camp same procedures will follow as previous
day.
Overnight at Kibo Hut (4700 m). All meals include.
Day 5: Summit attempt: Kibo Hut (4,700 m) – Uhuru peak 5,895 m & back to Horombo Hut
(3,720 m)
Walking approx. 6 km ascent and 21 km descent for in 8 hrs. on rocky, ice-capped summit.
The final part of your Mt Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route 5 days will be at night. After
dinner you guide will give you a detailed briefing on how it will be, so you will prepare all
needed equipment before going to sleep as the trekking will start around mid-night time will
depend on your pace. Things to be prepared for this attempt are thermal clothing, ski-stick, and
thermal flask for water, hand warmers, batteries and headlamp among others. (We will brief
you here in Arusha & go through your Gears).
Depending on your pace you can possibly wake up at 23:00 or 23:30 and have some tea and
biscuits before starting. You will face a challenging part of your Mt Kilimanjaro climbing at the
beginning which is rough and rocky path.
On the way you will pass Williams Point at (5,000 m), Hans Meyer Cave at (5,150 m) and
Gillman’s point at (5,681 m) positioned on the crater rim. To reach Hans Meyer Cave from Kibo
hut you will spend almost two and a half hours. Gilman’s point is placed just a short distance
from Hans Meyer Cave, it is about an hour to get there.
From Gilman’s point you will possibly need not less than 1 hour and a half to reach the summit.
The rest of your climbing all the way up to Uhuru Peak will be covered with snow and the
walking will be along the crater rim. Stella point at (5,752 m) will be passed on the way and this
is the point where other Kilimanjaro routes reach the rim.
Marangu route 5 days tours continue and at this point your about to reach the summit but it
can be of a great challenge. Woow! You have reach the Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa,
Kilimanjaro Mountain, (Congratulation!)

Spend some minutes at the summit taking pictures but not much longer at this altitude before
starting your way down and back to Kibo hut at (4,700 m) where lunch will be served, proceed
further down to Horombo hut at (3720 m), you will need almost 3 hours. Reaching the Camp
same procedures will follow washing, coffee/tea etc.  Dinner will be served there and you will
spend a night at the luxurious beds.
Overnight at Horombo Hut (3720 m). All Meals included.
Day 6: Horombo Hut (3720 M) – Marangu gate at 1,980 m – then drive to Arusha
Walking approx. 27 km for 6 hrs across low alpine zone, moorland and montane forest.
Breakfast at Horombo hut before starting your last day downwards from Kilimanjaro.
Have lunch and some rest at Mandara hut (2700) on your way down, hopeful the path is
familiar as you have passed here on your first day.
Reaching Marangu gate, you will provide some details to the register and you will be given a
summit certificate, if reached Gilmann’s Point you will have a green certificate & for Uhuru
Peak the actual Summit is a gold certificate. Tips for potters and guides are recommended &
this can be done at Horombo gate in the morning when celebrating before descending to
Marangu Hut.
Meet you driver at the gate who will transfer you back to Arusha/Moshi for overnight or drop
off to the airport (Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi can be arranged upon request at extra
cost).
Breakfast & lunch included.
Congratulation you are among the heroes who have successfully Climbing Mt
Kilimanjaro Marangu route in 5 days.
Mt Kilimanjaro climbing Marangu route 5 days can be extended to more days on Kilimanjaro
and can as well combined with our short Tanzania safari package or Zanzibar beach vacation or
both. Let us know your wishes. Karibu Sana!
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Prices for Marangu Route 5 Days Itinerary with VAT
For 1 Person $ 1,777
For 2 Person $ 1,475 per person
For 3 Person $ 1,386 per person
For 4 Person $ 1,313 per person
Included:-
All transfers
1 Night accommodation at Arusha
Return transfer Arusha Marangu

Overnight stays in mountain Huts
Professional & well experienced Mountain guides, chef & porters
All entry fees & hut fees
Rescue fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Guides, Porters & chef salaries and entry fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Government value added tax VAT
Excluded:-
Sleeping bag, please bring your own sleeping bag but still you can rent it in Arusha town at
reasonable price paid once for the whole trip
Flight tickets
Accommodation in Arusha on the last day.
Tanzania Visa.
Gratuity/ Tips for Kilimanjaro climbing Crew.
All items of a personal nature (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages etc.)
Meals not listed above.
Join us again for a memorable Kilimanjaro trekking on Marangu route 5 days