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Climbing Kilimanjaro in 5 Days is a popular choice for you when seeking a shorter trek up to Mount Kilimanjaro peak which is easy through Marangu Route (Coca Cola) but you can do through Machame route and Rongai route which are very challenging to do as it needs more experience of climbing and very fitness level. The journey begins at Marangu Gate and progresses through different landscapes including rainforest, moorlands, semi-desert, and glaciers towards the summit. With its medium difficulty level and high traffic due to its popularity, climbers on the Marangu Route experience a challenging yet rewarding adventure culminating in reaching Uhuru Peak.
When you choose to hike Mount Kilimanjaro in 5 Days you have to consider your fitness level due to it's challenging features caused by short time for acclimatization. We reccomend you Climb Kilimanjaro in 5-Days to Marangu route because is a plain sail path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and [almost] direct path to the summit of Uhuru Peak. However, the short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly a challenge.
Kilimanjaro Climbing in 5 days you will experience moorlands and high altitude desert motivating you and interesting the team you have, also you will discover beautiful natural scenery in 5-days on the ascent and descent. Also you can climb Kiliomanjaro more than five days hike through Marangu route and other routes like Machamer and Rongai which will be very interesting and beautiful for adventures. In your 5-Days climbing Kilimanjaro have collective dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at the Huts.
NOTE: Climbing Kilimanjaro in 5-Days is much possible and easier through Marangu Route because is some plain and straightforward to the summit (UHURU PEAK) and other routes like Machame, Rongai and Lemosho are more challenging due to having high distance and irregular land scapes hence needing more experience and strong fitness level.
The accesible and affordable price for Climbing Kilimanjaro in 5 Days is ranging from $1200 per person to $6000+ depending on levels and quality of services you want as well as the group size which help to share some costs and rates. Kilimanjaro Climbing cost depends levels and quality such as the budget hiking cost, Midrange hiking cost, and Luxury hiking cost which differ from each other in term of qualities as budget 5-days hiking cost is of low qualities and it is so limited but midrange and luxury budget is comprising full packages of extra services such as summiting by flights. Also the unique servises you want from our company will determine the cost for kilimanjaro Hiking in 5-Days and it will be through private hiking.. Don't delay to book with Kenya Natural Tours you will be given more explanation and better services with affordable price of your choice.
Price for Climbing Kilimanjaro in 5-Days via Marangu Route
Budget hike
Mid-range hike
Luxury hike
$1200
$1950
$2500+
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Group joining and Departure dates for 5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
In our company we offer well arranged and best daily depature for 5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing which comprises your fellow vistors from different countries, also we advise you to join a group for budget 5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing in which you will get affordable price by sharing some costs and rates with your fellow group members. Also the price for group joining climbing tour for 5 days kilimanjaro is the cheapest price compared to other multidays packages. Here you will interact with other vistors in the whole activity of climbing Kilimanjaro by sharing camps as well as meals and Tour guides.
The success rate for 5-days kilimanjaro climbing is ranging from 65% to 75% and dependind on your physical fitness and body adaption and acclimatization to the environment of Kilimanjaro. Also 5-days Kilimanjaro Climbing have low success rate than other multiday Climbing packages because they have enough time for acclimatization and taking break when being tired, But in general 5-days Kilimanjaro Climbing is more challenging to the beginners who have not enough physical fitness and ability to adapt the kilimanjaro environment (Acclimatization).
Factors that contribute to the lower success rate to 5-day Kilimanjaro Climbing:
Less time for acclimatization
Sleeping in huts rather than tents, which can be more uncomfortable
An Efficient Itinerary for 5-Days Kilimanjaro hiking
5 days Kilimanjaro hiking itinerary starts from Moshi on Day 1 in which Guide will pick you from your hotel and drive you to Marangu gate to start climbing Kilimanjaro up to Mandara Hut reaching about 2700 m, Day 2 you will starts from Mandara hut to Kilimanjaro Horombo Hut reaching about 3700 m, Day 3 you will starts from Horombo Hut to Kilimanjaro Kibo Hut reaching about 4700 m, Day 4 you will stars from Kibo Hut to the summit and then on this day you will return to Horombo for break and sleep at Horombo camps, And the 5 Day you will starts returning to the ground to Marangu gate for drive to hotel to relux and wait for other tours or flights to your home country.
Day one (1): Kilimanjaro Marangu Gate to Kilimanjaro Mandara Hut
• Rising: 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
• Stretch: 7 km
• Hike time: 4-5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals: L, D
• Shelter: Mandara Hut
After having breakfast and consultation, a driver from Kenya Natural Tours will drive you to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), hiker(s) will be required to register and begin the climb. Hiker(s) will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara camping area. A side trip to Maundi Crater is an excellent means to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for rising Eucalyptus trees, Colobus monkeys, and bird life which is attractive and beautiful.
Day two (2): Kilimanjaro Mandara Hut to Kilimanjaro Horombo Hut
• Rising:9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
• Stretch:11 km
• Hike time:6-8 hours
• Climatic habitat:Heathland/ Moorland
• Meals: B, L, D
• Shelter: Horombo Hut
Hiker(s) will leave the openings of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open hills to the Horombo camping area. Visibility of the summit of Kibo and Mawenzi are awesome. Look for groundsels and giant lobelias. Hiker(s) may arise to feel the effects of the gaining of altitude.
Day three (3): Kilimanjaro Horombo Hut to Kilimanajaro Kibo Hut
• Rising: 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m
• Stretch: 10 km
• Hike time: 6-8 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: B, L, D
• Shelter: Kibo Hut
Climbing up on Marangu route, we now pass the last watering point, walking into the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation arises with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Hiker(s) eat, relaxation, and prepare for summit climb.
Day four (4): Kilimanjaro Kibo Hut to Summit then Horombo Hut
Rising: 15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
Stretch: 4 km up / 14 km down
Hike time: 10-15 hours
Climatichabitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: B, L, D
Shelter: Horombo Camp
Very early in the morning (from midnight to 2 am) you will commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater flange. Continuing on we now hike and ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are awesome and unbelievable views at every turn. Hikers have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo camping ground. The starting of this climb to the summit is done in the dark and involves headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers and jackets. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. You are best informed going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa.
Day five (5): Kilimanjaro Horombo huts – Kilimanjaro Marangu gate – Moshi
Happily, on Day 5 you will finish your kilimanjaro Hiking Tour Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate and you will be conglatulated by giving you a certificate that shows your success and the driver from Africa Natural Tour, Then we will drive you up to the hotel for arranging your flights to your home or if posible you will do another simple and holliday Tour like Safari Tanzania or Zanzibar holliday Tour for reluxing and refreshing yourself.
Climb Kilimanjaro Included
General On Marangu route
Guide
Park Fees
Tax
Gate transfer
Crew wages
Environment fees
Accommodation during the climb
During the climb you will be sleeping in the Huts!
Food during the climb
4 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
4 Dinners
Drinking water
Other Included
Guide
Cook
Porters
Included
General
Guide
Park Fees
Tax
Gate transfer
Crew wages
Environment fees
Other
Guide
Cook
Porters
Accommodation
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!
Food
7 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
7 Dinners
Drinking water
Not-Included
Flights
Tipping the crew
Visas
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