Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Marangu Route. Kilimanjaro trekking Marangu route 5 days itinerary is fairly easy despite of its difficulty at the final part to the summit. The route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Marangu is the only route on this Mountain that offers hut accommodation in beds and mattresses.
The Marangu route can be trekked in 5 days however, one additional day is advisable for acclimatization at Horombo camp. The route can also be trekked in 6 days & more. Taking 6 days that means 1 day will be for acclimatization at Horombo hut which covers almost 96 km long. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route with a steeper incline and less time for acclimatization it tends to have a lower summit success rate. This is the only route where the ascent and descent route is shared, thus creating more traffic.
Duration: 5 or 6 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Good
Traffic: High