The 5 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Group Joining Hiking on Kilimanjaro is a captivating journey that combines breathtaking landscapes, camaraderie, and the thrill of reaching Africa's highest peak. Our group joining hiking tours offer a unique experience for adventurers seeking both challenge and community. These Marangu route small group joining Kilimanjaro trekking was focus on trek the amount Kilimanjaro through joining a small group by collecting a traveller from the different countries, in order to reduce the cost of trekking the Mount Kilimanjaro, sharing a new idea with others trekker, meet new friend. This small group joining Kilimanjaro trekking at marangu route is the best route which will enables the trekker to be on top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
Distance covered:12.5km / 7.8mi
Approx. time taken: 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo
Day 3: Horombo to Kibo Hut
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 4: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12hours - 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: moshi/arusha
Inclusion
- Guide
- Tax
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Gate transfer
- Crew wages
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
- Environment fees
- During the climb you will spleep in Huts
- Drinking Water
- Porters
- Cook
Exclusions
Park fees
Flights
Items of a personal nature
Laundry Services
Tips to mountain crew
Reviews
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Expedition Information
$1,000
Q4
Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Climbing
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
5
Group Size
1-10
Continent:
AfricaCountry:
TanzaniaLocation:
Kilimanjaro Marangu RouteElevation:
5,895 m / 19,340 ftGPS:
-3.3486456 N°, 37.3435249 E°