5 Days Marangu Route Climbing
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Highlight about 5 days Marangu route climbing
5 day Marangu route climbing Kilimanjaro is often called the "Coca-Cola route" and is known for being the shortest and, in theory, the easiest route to the summit. However, its shorter duration means less time for acclimatization, which can make it more challenging than longer routes. Here's a highlight of what you can expect:
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5 days Marangu route Itinerary
Before diving into the daily details, let's understand the overall structure of the 5-day Marangu route. It's the quickest way to climb Kilimanjaro, but this speed comes with a trade-off: less time to acclimatize to the high altitude. This makes it a more challenging option despite its shorter duration. Here's a general overview:
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,860m/6,100ft) to Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,860ft)
After breakfast, transfer from Moshi to Marangu Gate (1860m) for park registration. Begin your trek through the rainforest to Mandara Hut (2700m).
Trekking time: 3-4 hours.
Distance: 8 km.
Altitude gain: 840m.
Meals: All meals included.
Accommodation: Hut.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,860ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
Hike through the moorland to Horombo Hut (3720m).
Trekking time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 12 km.
Altitude gain: 1020m.
Meals: All meals included.
Accommodation: Hut.
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,420ft)
Trek across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks to Kibo Hut (4700m). This is a more challenging day with higher altitude.
Trekking time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 10 km.
Altitude gain: 980m.
Prepare for the summit push later that night.
Meals: All meals included.
Accommodation: Hut.
Day 4: Summit Day: Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,420ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) and descent to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5895m) starting around midnight.
Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit.
Distance to summit: 6km. Altitude gain: 1195m.
Descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest and breakfast. Continue descending to Horombo Hut (3720m).
Trekking time: 3-4 hours descent.
Distance from summit to Horombo: 16km. Altitude loss: 2175m.
Meals: All meals included.
Accommodation: Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,860m/6,100ft)
Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1860m).
Trekking time: 5-6 hours.
Distance: 20 km.
Altitude loss: 1860m.
Receive your summit certificate (if successful).
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Accommodation: Hotel Moshi.
What is Include
Not include in price
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