Marangu Route Itinerary

Overview

Note: Altitudes and distances are approximations. Different sources will give you different numbers.
Starting Point: Marangu Gate (1860 m/6100 ft)
Duration: 5 days (acclimatization day can be added at Horombo)

Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1860 m/6100 ft) – Mandara Huts (2700 m/8860 ft)

• Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles
• Walking time: 3-4 hours
• Altitude gain: 840 m/2760 ft

Day 2: Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts (3700 m/12140 ft)

• Walking distance: 12 km/7.2 miles
• Walking time: 5-7 hours
• Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 3: Horombo Huts – Kibo Huts (4700 m/15420 ft)

• Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.7 miles
• Walking time: 5-7 hours
• Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 4: Summit Attempt via Gilman’s Point (5700 m/18700 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and Descent to Horombo Huts (3700 m/12200 ft)

• Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles ascent + 15 km/9.5 miles descent
• Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours)
• Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft (Gilman’s Point) or 1195 m/3920 ft (Uhuru Peak)
• Descent: 2195 m/7200 ft

Day 5: Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate

• Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
• Walking time: 5 hours
• Descent: 1840 m/6040 ft