Kilimanjaro Experience Marangu Route 3 Days

Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut (LD)
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register, and commence the climb.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (BLD)
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Hike from Horombo Hut to park gate, return to Moshi (BL)
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch