Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Itinerary

Day 1 – Marangu Gate (1860 m/6100 ft) – Mandara Huts (2700m/8860 ft)

Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Altitude gain: 840 m/2760 ft

Day 2 – Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts (3700 m/12140 ft)
Walking distance: 12 km/7.2 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 3 – Horombo Huts – Kibo Huts (4700 m/15420 ft)
Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.7 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 4 – Summit attempt via Gilman’s Point (5700 m/18700 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Horombo Huts (3700 m/12200 ft)
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles ascent + 15 km/9.5 miles descent
Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)
Altitude gain: 1000 m/ 3280 ft (Gilman’s Point) or 1195 m/3920 ft (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2195 m/7200 ft

Day 5 – Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate
Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
Walking time: 5 hours
Descent: 1840 m/6040 ft

- Flying doctors emergence - Airport transfer as shown in the plan - A night at the base before and after the climb - Full board accommodation on climbs - All park entry fees, camp fees, rescue fees, Guide and porters fees - Knowledgeable mountain guide and porters on climbs for professional trekking. - Transport to and from the mountain gates. - Cool and all kitchen utensils on the climbs and tents - Service of an English speaking mountain guide - Crew allowances and park fees - Complementary of printed safari hat and t – shirt - Government taxes

- Extras at the lodges i.e. drink, telephone, laundry, Internet etc. - International flight - Departure tax. - Tips to drivers (highly recommended) - Visa, Travel Insurance

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.