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Plan your Kilimanjaro climb with these 5-day Marangu Route cost and package details. We outline the daily stages, huts, and expert tips for a smooth and successful trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Starting from your arrival at the airport, we will transfer you to your overnight accommodation, where we will conduct a briefing and check your climbing gear. Then, we introduce the Mount Kilimanjaro 5-day route, including our acclimatization strategy designed to help us reach the summit safely.
Pack smart; select clothing from moisture-wicking synthetic or wool fabrics, including waterproof gear, and don't forget a sleeping bag (14F to 5F).
The 5-day Marangu route has an average summiting rate between 50% and 65%. The route requires enough or tough preparation before climbing.
The best weather is in dry seasons (January to mid-March and June to October) and good during rainy seasons due to sleeping in the huts.
The 5-day Marangu route offers rapid elevation gain. You need to train leg strength, long-distance walking with elevation, and cardio (running and hiking).
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our driver-guide and then transferred to Moshi for your night’s stay.
Today, you will be introduced to your chef-guide, receive a brief overview of your climb, and have time to review your climbing gear quickly.
After breakfast, we meet our crew and driver and head to Marangu Gate; we register and start climbing. We will start slowly, passing through the rainforest, with chances to observe wildlife and reach the hut for lunch, enjoy our dinner, and have an overnight stay.
A healthy breakfast at the hut, and we head on the climb “pole pole” (slowly). Today, we will witness a beautiful landscape, and when we reach the moorland, we will see some adapted flora, including giant heathers and giant groundsels.
We will enjoy our packed lunch on the way before reaching Horombo Hut for our dinner and accommodation.
Today is a challenging day for our climb, where we will have to gain 3,225 feet of elevation in less than 8 hours of hiking.
This day will measure our strength in our 5-day Marangu Route acclimatization strategy, where we will have to walk slowly, listen to the guide, and drink enough water.
Our guide will make sure to measure your oxygen saturation and heart rate each time on your hike. At the hut, you will get hot water to wash so that you can get better sleep for your body to recover after a long day.
The summit day! We get up around 00:30, midnight, and get prepared with a hot drink. We start chasing the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro slowly, with our guides leading the way, with some stops to witness the beautiful sunrise.
Arrived at the summit of Kilimanjaro, 19,341 feet (5,895 meters), and took some photos for a simple celebration of reaching our goal to reach the summit before starting to descend to the hut for lunch. We will head to the Horombo hut for a night.
We start our day with a sunrise celebration at the hut, followed by a healthy breakfast. Today we descend slowly until we reach the Marangu Gate, passing through the stunning rainforest, where we will have another chance to spot wild animals, from blue monkeys to the iconic black-and-white colobus monkeys.
Reaching the gate, we get our official certificates and meet the driver guide and head to the hotel for our cozy sleeping on the mattress, “the long-waiting sleeping,” after the toughest days on the mountain.
Today is your last day seeing Mount Kilimanjaro. “Long memories and pictures that last forever.” We will share our thoughts and reviews of the experience and get ready for your next adventure—whether it’s going on an adventure safari to Serengeti, Tarangire, or Ngorongoro Crater, or flying to the island of Zanzibar for beach relaxation.
We will transfer you to the airport with an option of visiting Moshi to get some souvenir gifts for your family and friends if you would like to.
Ending of our Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 5-day itinerary, but not goodbye. – We will be happy to hear from you once more.
Yes! A beginner can follow the acclimatization strategy for the 5-day Marangu route while climbing Kilimanjaro Mountain by listening to the climbing guide and building body strength (by eating well, sleeping well, and drinking enough water).
Lastly, set your mind free from stress, climb slowly, and make sure you have the right climbing gear. By following these strategies, your experience as a beginner will be successful and full of fun, with lasting memories.
The main challenge on the 5-day Marangu route hike on Kilimanjaro is gaining elevation quickly, which can cause mountain sickness.
These mountain sicknesses can be avoided by allowing your body to rest well, drinking enough water, and eating well. Taking mountain pills can improve your climbing experiences and help to prevent mountain sickness, and offer up to a 65% success rate.
The total distance is approximately 65-72 km (40-45 miles) for the 5-day Marangu route itinerary and comes with a Mount Kilimanjaro elevation gain starting around 1,860 m at Marangu Gate to 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak. Expecting the summit success rate to range between 50% and 65%.
The 5-day Marangu Route acclimatization strategy relies on how quick you body recovers as well as how strong your muscles can hold—while
The 6-day Marangu Route itinerary gives a day for the body to acclimatize at a high altitude, which, of course, features up to a 70% success rate.
| Group Size | High Season | Low Season |
|---|---|---|
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1 person (single room) |
$2,770 | $2,665 |
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2 persons (double or twin) |
$2,220 pp | $2,160 pp |
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3 persons (triple room) |
$2,055 pp | $1,990 pp |
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4 persons (2 doubles or twins) |
$2,040 pp | $1,980 pp |
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5 persons (double & triple) |
$1,975 pp | $1,915 pp |
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6 persons (3 doubles or twins) |
$1,930 pp | $1,875 pp |
| Extra Costs | ||
| Single Supplement | $160 pp | $120 pp |