TANZANIA SHARING SAFARIS
Tanzania, United Republic of, Arusha
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5 Days Marangu Route Cost $ 1200 pp
5 Days Marangu Route Overview:
The 5 Days Marangu Route is Kilimanjaro's fastest hut-based ascent, offering basic comforts but posing significant altitude challenges. 5 Days Marangu Route is known as the "tourist route," this condensed 5 Days Marangu Route version requires excellent fitness due to rapid elevation gain and lower success rates compared to longer itineraries.

The cost for 5 Days Marangu Route is $ 1200 per person, All Inclusive. The cost includes; meals, park fees, Accommodation in huts, professional crew, Mountain transportation and Water

5 Days Marangu Route Distance Covered:
Trekkers cover approximately 72 kilometers (45 miles) roundtrip, with strenuous daily hikes averaging 6-9 hours. Summit day involves a demanding 11-15 hour push covering 21km (13mi) including descent.

5 Days Marangu Route Weather & Temperature:
Expect warm rainforest conditions (15-25°C) at the start, dropping to -10°C to -20°C at the summit. Moorland zones experience daytime temperatures of 5-15°C with freezing nights above 4,000m and potentially strong winds.

5 Days Marangu Route Elevation Gain:
The 5 Days Marangu Route gains 4,095 vertical meters (13,435ft) from Marangu Gate (1,860m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The rapid ascent includes overnight stops at Mandara Hut (2,700m) and Horombo Hut (3,720m) before the summit push.

5 Days Marangu Route Itinerary Summary:
Day 1 of 5 Days Marangu Route: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700m).
Day 2 of 5 Days Marangu Route: Horombo Hut (3,720m).
Day 3 of 5 Days Marangu Route: Kibo Hut (4,703m).
Day 4 of 5 Days Marangu Route: Summit (5,895m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m).
Day 5 of 5 Days Marangu Route: Descent to Marangu Gate.

5 Days Marangu Route Acclimatization & Success Rate:
With only 85% success rates, this 5 Days Marangu Route itinerary's rapid ascent challenges acclimatization. The missing rest day at Horombo Hut significantly increases altitude sickness risks compared to the 6-day version.

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