Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Note:
- Six day’s option offers an extra day for acclimatization (recommended)
- 5 day option is also available.
- No camping required.
- Hut accommodation available at all camps.
6 Day Marangu Route Itinerary description:
Day 1:
Day 2:
Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
DAY 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
DAY 6 :
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- Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft)
- Distance: 7 km,
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
Day 2:
Mandara Hut (2,740 m/9,000 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
- Distance: 11 km
- Hiking time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Heath Land
DAY 3:
- Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft)
- Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
- Elevation Gain and Loss: 2,900 feet
- Hiking time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Heath Land
Day 4:
- Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft)
- Distance: 10 km,
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5:
- Kibo Hut (4,695 m/15,400 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft)
- Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) to Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft)
- Distance: 4 km ascent, 14 km descent
- Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
- Habitat: Artic
DAY 6 :
- Horombo Hut (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft)
- Distance: 18 km,
- Hiking time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
END OF TREK