Join our 5 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Expedition to the summit of Africa’s highest mountain. The 5 Days hike follows the Marangu route also known as the “Coca Cola”. The route is the easiest way to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro Mountain. You will spend nights camping in the hats situated along the slopes of this towering volcano. The hike is quite strenuous requiring physical fitness and mental readiness.
5 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Expedition Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Hike to Mandara Hut.
In the early morning have breakfast and transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park gate for registration and pre hiking briefing. Thereafter, start up a hike to Mandara hut via rainforests. The hike offers you scenic views of Maundi crater and other attractions in Kenya and Tanzania. The fact that you hike through the forest, you have high chances of meeting numerous wild animals, primates and birds. Overnight stay at Mandara Hut.
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.
On this day, you hike out of the rainforest and ascend to the more open moorland areas headed to Horombo escarpment. The site offers you great views of Mawenzi and Kibo summits plus many other iconic attractions in the neighboring communities. The hike from Mandara hut to Horombo hut covers 11 kilometers lasting for 6 to 8 hours. You are advised to carry enough drinking water and energy giving snacks.
Day 3: Horombo hut to Kibo hut.
Have a morning cup of coffee and embark on a hike ascending to Kibo hut located at 12,100ft. You will pass the last watering point between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi walking on to the saddle of Kilimanjaro. The hike at first will be through heathlands and then to Moonscape. The distance from Horombo hut to Kibo hut is 10 kilometers and the hiking time is between 6-8 hours. The hiking speed depends on the dinner and overnight stay at Kibo hut.
Day 4: Kibo hut to the summit and down to Horombo hut.
Today you hiking through the alpine desert to Kibo hut located at 15,400ft. The hike from kibo hut to the summit is roughly 4 kilometers. Enjoy the scenic views at the summit, take pictures and have a good time at the summit of the highest volcano.
From there, hike down 14 kilometers down to Horombo hut, which may last for 10 to 15 hours. Hiking down is undeniably so tiring but worth it. Overnight at Horombo hut.
Day 5: Hike down to Mandara hut.
This is our last day! We are hiking down to the starting point. Wake up early, have breakfast and embark of a slow descent down to Mandara hut. You will slope via lush forests to Kilimanjaro National Park gate. You will find the driver guide and vehicle waiting at the base and straight away drive back to your hotel/lodge. This will mark the end of your 5 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Expedition.
