The Marangu Route uses the mountain huts at Mandara, Horombo and Kibo rather than tents. It is the shortest route in days, which also gives the least time to acclimatise.
Altitude max.5 895 m
Distance totale72 km
Paysages
Itinéraire jour par jour
Jour 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
1 860 m → 2 700 m 8 km Montane rainforest
Forest walk to the Mandara huts.
Jour 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
2 700 m → 3 720 m 12 km Moorland
Cross the moorland with views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Jour 3
Horombo Hut acclimatisation day
3 720 m → 3 720 m (point culminant 4 200 m) 6 km Moorland
Optional walk towards Mawenzi (Zebra Rocks) and return.
Jour 4
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
3 720 m → 4 700 m 10 km Alpine desert
Cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut.
Jour 5
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo Hut
4 700 m → 3 720 m (point culminant 5 895 m) 21 km Arctic to moorland
Summit via Gilman's Point and long descent.
Jour 6
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
3 720 m → 1 860 m 20 km Moorland to rainforest
Descend to the gate and transfer to Moshi.
Inclus
Kilimanjaro National Park fees (conservation, hut, rescue)