Day-to-day fior the five days Kilimanjaro hiking, a group will depart from Moshi to Kilimanjaro - Marangu route for 5 days as follows: 1st Day: Mandara hut, 2nd Day: Horombo hut, 3rd Day: Kibo hut, 4th Day: Summit hut, 5th Day: Marangu Gate th back to Moshi town. The 5-day Marangu route is among of the best tour package for both with some experience in Hiking and mountaineers. This 5 days schedule in Marangu route is common for both styles of climbing: Group Join and Private Tour.
After arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport you will meet your Tanzania Safari Radar driver-guide waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of 5 days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerImmediately after breakfast in your hotel, the driver will pick you up and make your first spot in the office for briefing and gear check. There after we will drive to marangu gate for about 45 minutes and officially commence our trek through beautiful tropical rain forest which will lead us to mandara hut. Along the way you may spot blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.
We proceed with our trek by departing from the hut early in the morning and hike through the forest until we reach the open moorlands. Along the way we might get the first view of kibo and mawenzi peaks, you will also come across giant lobelias, and groundsels scattered though out the area. Upon arrival at horombo hut dinner will be offered and rest for the night.
We'll begin our gradual climb to kibo hut and along the way we’ll pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is between kibo and mawenzi. After reaching kibo dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 02:00am
Around 2:00 am you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous hike to the uhuru peak will begin. We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to uhuru peak; the highest peak in Africa. After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent. We’ll have lunch at kibo and after that head to horombo for dinner and a night rest. The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be very cold, pay attention to your guide and do not rush.
We’ll depart from horombo and start our descent through moorland to mandara hut. Proceed descending through the lush green forest to marangu gate a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in moshi. The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.
Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Moshi Town
