5 DAYS EPIC MARANGU ROUTE KILIMANJARO CHRISTMAS SUMMIT 2025

With its lofty glaciated summits, spectacular vistas, and unspoiled valleys, Kilimanjaro is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. There is no better way to spend your Christmas break than 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking this peculiar mountain. The 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking hike begins on December 22 on the Marangu route and passes through various climatic conditions before reaching the Arctic zone at the uhuru peak on December 25. With Burigi Chato Safaris, enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of Africa.

DAY 1of 5 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT CAMP (22nd December)

On the day 1 of 5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking After breakfast, your driver will pick you and drive you to the office for a briefing and equipment check. Then drive to the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park (45 minutes from Moshi and he from Arusha 2.45 hours). Register here and start 5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking climbing. You and your guide will hike through the rainforest to Mandala his camp. A detour to Maundy Crater is a great way to see the surrounding area, including northern Tanzania and Kenya. See towering eucalyptus trees, wild birds and colobus monkeys in the rainforest.

height: 1,700m～2,740m
Target track: 7 km
Operating time: 4-5 hours
meal: lunch and dinner
An overnight stay at Mandara hut

DAY 2 of 5 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT (23rd December)

On the day 2 of 5 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Leaving the rainforest clearing, follow the trail further up into open wilderness to Horombo Camp. Enjoy breathtaking views of Kibo and Mawenji. Beyond the alpine belt of the mountains, you can see giant lobelias and ginkgo trees. This is where you would expect to begin to feel the effects of altitude.

height: 2,700m～3,700m
Target track: 11km
Operating time: 6-8 hours
meal: breakfast lunch dinner
An overnight at Horombo Hut

DAY 3 of 5 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: TREKKING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT (24th December)

On the day 3 of 5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking The ascent continues, passing the final waterhole and hiking the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the summits of Kibo and Mawenzi. There, plants begin to disappear into the "lunar landscape". We will have dinner on Kibo, take some rest, and prepare for the summit starting at 2:00 midnight 12:00 am

height: 3,700m～4,700m
Mileage: 10km
Operating time: 6-8 hours
meal: breakfast lunch dinner
A Night at Kibo hut

DAY 4 of 5 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: TREKKING FROM KIBO HUT TO UHURU PEAK THEN BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (25th December)

On the day 4 of 5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Beginning early in the morning (midnight to 2am) climb steep and heavy gravel or snow to the summit to Gilmans Point on the rim of the crater. Head to Uhuru Peak, the highest peak in Africa. There are incredible views around every corner. Take a photo at the top to show your friends and family. Get off here and have lunch in Kibo before heading to Horombo Camp. The start of this5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking takes place in the dark and a headlamp or flashlight is required. By the time you start the descent it will be very cold, so you will need a warm outerwear. This is the hardest part of the hike with many switchbacks. Take your time to Pole Pole and get there with optimism!

height: 4,700m～5,895m
height: 5,895m～3,700m
Target track: Uphill 4km / Downhill 14km
Operating time: 10-15 hours
meal: breakfast lunch dinner
A night at Horombo Hut

DAY 5 of 5 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: TREKKING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE THEN BACK TO MOSHI (26th December)

On the day 5 of 5 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking After breakfast, make your way down the moor to the Mandala Hut. Head downhill on lush forest trails to the gates of Marangu National Park. It can get wet and muddy at lower elevations. Gaiters and hiking poles help. Shorts and a T-shirt will suffice (bring rain gear and warm clothes). A vehicle will pick you up in Marangu village and drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha After finishing 5 Days Kilimanjaro hiking. Don't forget to tip your guide and porter. It's time to celebrate!

height: 3,700m～1,700m
Target track: 18km km down
Operating time: 5-7 hours
Meal plan breakfast and lunch

5 days Marangu Route Price Inclusion

General

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Park Fees
  • ✓ Tax
  • ✓ Gate transfer
  • ✓ Crew wages
  • ✓ Environment fees

    • Accommodation

    During the climb you will spleep in Huts

    Food

  • ✓ 4 Breakfasts
  • ✓ 5 Lunches
  • ✓ 4 Dinners
  • ✓ Drinking Water

    • Other

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Porters
  • ✓ Cook

    • Not Included

  • Flights
  • Crew Tips
  • Visas

    • Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Cost Per Person for 2025

    The cost of a 5 days Marangu Route trek on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania can vary depending on a number of factors such as the time of year and the level of service provided. However the the price for the normal packages are:

    No of paxAdultChild
    1 pax$1220$736
    2-4 pax$1195$711
    5-9 pax$1170$686
    10-16 pax $1145$661
    16+ pax$1120$636

    Group joining price

    AdultChild
    $1195$711

    Extra inclusions for the Luxury Tour

  • ✓ Special Kilimanjaro guide with Wilderness First Responder certification
  • ✓   Personal porter for carrying day pack
  • ✓  Food resupply (once on trek)
  • ✓ Solar panel for charging USB devices (charges battery, which charges devices)
  • ✓  Solar lights
  • ✓  Hyperbaric pressure bag
  • ✓  Oxygen
  • ✓  Portable toilet (1 per 5 people)
  • ✓  Camp shower (1 per 5 people)
  • ✓  Large comfortable dining tent
  • ✓  Dining chairs with backs and arms
  • ✓  Hot lunches on the mountain
  • ✓  Solar lighting in dining tent and personal tent
  • ✓  Camp pillow
  • ✓  Extra sleeping pad or 1 double thick pad
  • ✓  Filtered water with Katadyn filter
  • ✓  Kilimanjaro map for the group
  • ✓  Celebration dinner at hotel after returning from trek
  • ✓  Walk-in tent (4-person, 4-season) for 2 people
  • ✓  Camp beds
  • ✓  Resupply of fresh food (2-3 times on trek)
  • ✓  Hot water bottle for sleeping bag

    • 5 days Marangu route Luxury tour Prices

    No of paxAdultChild
    1 pax$2220$1736
    2-4 pax$2195$1711
    5-9 pax$2170$1686
    10-16 pax $2145$1661
    16+ pax$2120$1636

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