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Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Ascent: Epic & Rewarding Challenge
Time
December 13, 2026 4:00 am - December 19, 2026 10:00 pm(GMT+03:00)
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
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Event Details
Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Ascent is your trek to the highest point in Africa on 5 hiking days and along the most comfortable type of
Event Details
Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Ascent is your trek to the highest point in Africa on 5 hiking days and along the most comfortable type of mountain accommodation. Marangu Route, also known as the coca cola route due to its perceived “ease and comfort” is a perfect route for anyone looking for comfortable stay on the climb.
Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Ascent is perfect for fit hikers looking to use standard duration on the mountain without compromising their experience throughout the climb. Walk with us to Africa’s highest mountain.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Nairobi CBD (the team leader will communicate the exact location the day before the hike) |
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive by 4:00 AM for a Strict departure at 4:30 AM. |
| RETURN TIME BACK TO NAIROBI | Approximately 10:00 PM. |
| Approximate Hiking Distance | 68KM |
| HIKE Time | 5 DAYS |
| Maximum Elevation | 19,340ft (at Uhuru Point of Kibo Peak) |
| Difficulty | Requires healthy and fit hikers (Your children over 13yo can join you). Taking a few hikes before this climb helps you acclimate. You can choose some hikes from our Events Calendar. |
| TICKET INCLUDES | Your ticket covers transportation from Nairobi & back, hotel on bread and breakfast for 2 days, transfers from hotel to the park & back, mandated park fees, guide(s) and porters pay, refill water, trip memoir, completion certificate, meals on the mountain, air evacuation cover, and support before, during, and after the event. Learn more inclusions here. |
What to Wear/Carry
We have a gear checklist here that provides the appropriate gear for Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. Upon booking confirmation, you can request a minified gear checklist for the 5 days.
Mount Kilimanjaro 5-Day Marangu Ascent Cost
| East African Citizens (USD) | Non-East African Citizens(USD) | |
| Package Cost | 740 | 1900 |
Booking Mount Kilimanjaro 4-Day Marangu Ascent
| East African Citizens (KES) | Non-East African Citizens(USD) | |
| Booking | 15,000 | 700 |
How to Pay
| Recommended | Scroll down and use the tickets panel below the event description for M-Pesa express tickets. |
| Alternative | Use M-Pesa Paybill No: 542542 and Account No: 409040 |
| Non-Residents | If the payment details above are unavailable to you, please request alternative ways to pay. |
| Note 1 | If you use the alternative pay, register your payment here to help us reach you. We allow a booking fee as described in the table above and you can also request more flexible payment terms. You shall clear the balance the day before departure. |
| Note 2 | Booking is done through partial or complete payment, not by word of mouth. If you book with a partial payment, you shall clear the balance the day before departure. Hikers Arena Refund Policy applies. By participating, you consent to Hikers Arena participation terms & the Website terms. |
Trip Route
Nairobi-(via Namanga Road)-Moshi
Inquiries and Updates
For inquiries and updates, contact us.
Trip Itinerary
| Day | Summary | Details |
| Day 1 | This will be the travel day to Moshi | -Leave Nairobi at 4:30 a.m. -Proceed to Moshi Town and spend the afternoon & night there. -Assess the hiking gear and get assistance if anything needs to be hired. -Relax, and have dinner, sleep for a start next day. |
| Day 2 | On this day, the hike will be mainly under a jungle of rainforests. You might come across black and white colobus monkeys. We will; | -Take breakfast at the hotel. -Take about an hour drive to Marangu Gate (1879m) & Register. -Start the trek to Mandara Hut (2720m) at 10:30 a.m. -You will have packed lunch or lunch will be served along the way. (This day will attract an elevation gain of 841m. The hiking distance is approximately 9km). |
| Day 3 | On this day, the hike will be through through a montane forest and then touch the moorland zone. Open vegetation such as giant lobelia can be spotted during this trek. We will; | -Rise up and take breakfast. -Start the trek to Horombo Hut (3720m) at 8.00 a.m. -You will have packed lunch or lunch will be served along the way. -Take dinner & continue acclimatizing. (This day will have an elevation gain of 1000m. The hiking distance is approximately 10km). |
| Day 4 | On this day, we hit the high altitudes. It will involve the trek along the alpine desert. We will; | -Wake up to breakfast. -Start a 9km trek to Kibo Hut (4720m). -Experience the open landscapes of the mountain. -Spend the early short night at Kibo Hut. (This day will attract an elevation gain of 1000m. The hiking distance is approximately 9km). |
| Day 5 | Welcome to the roof of Africa. We will; | -Rise up for early breakfast. -Start the trek to the summit (5895m) at 12.15 a.m. -Descend to Kibo Hut (4720m for breakfast. -Further descend to Horombo Hut to spend our last night. (This day will have an elevation gain of 1175m and a loss of 2175m. The hiking distance is approximately 21km) |
| Day 6 | On this day, we will be exiting the mountain, happy to have done our best. We will; | -Rise up and take breakfast. -Start the trek to Marangu Gate (1879m) at 8.00 a.m. (You will have lunch after park exit) This day will have an elevation loss of 1841m. The hiking distance is approximately 19km) -Have the items handover moment and issue certificates. -Pick a vehicle to Moshi for refreshments and sleep in the hotel awaiting departure the next day. |
| Day 7 | Back home like we never left. On this day, we will; | -Rise up and take breakfast. -Start the journey home. |