6-Day Marangu Route Hiking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Marangu gate to mandara hut

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins at the Marangu Gate, where you complete registration and meet your guides and porters. The hike starts through a lush rainforest, home to blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and colorful birdlife. The trail is steady and shaded, with plenty of fresh mountain air and opportunities to enjoy the forest’s beauty.

After about 4–5 hours of hiking, you’ll arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m), a comfortable mountain lodge with bunk beds, solar lighting, and nearby toilets. In the evening, you can take a short walk to the Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Kenya’s border and the Moshi plains before dinner and overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara to horombo camp

After breakfast at Mandara Hut, you continue your ascent, leaving the rainforest behind and entering the heath and moorland zone. The trail opens up to wide views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, surrounded by heather, wildflowers, and giant lobelias.

The hike takes about 5–6 hours at an easy pace, with plenty of stops for rest and photos. You’ll arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m) in the afternoon, a spacious campsite with wooden huts, dining areas, and stunning views of Kilimanjaro’s twin peaks.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo to zebra rock

Today is a rest and acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, designed to help your body adjust to the higher altitude before continuing to Kibo Hut. After breakfast, you’ll take a short acclimatization hike toward Mawenzi Ridge (around 4,200m), offering panoramic views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks and the vast plains below.

The hike is easy and rewarding, allowing your body to adapt gradually while you enjoy the unique alpine scenery and learn more about the mountain’s ecology from your guide. After returning to Horombo, enjoy a warm lunch, relax, and take in the mountain atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo to kibo base camp

After an early breakfast, you leave Horombo Hut and trek through the alpine desert zone, where vegetation becomes sparse and the air thinner. The trail climbs gradually across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, offering spectacular open views of both summits.

The hike takes about 5–6 hours at a steady, slow pace. This section is crucial for acclimatization, so your guide will encourage frequent short breaks. You’ll reach Kibo Hut (4,700m) by mid-afternoon, a stone-built base camp located directly below the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit to horombo hut

Summit day begins around midnight from Kibo Hut, as you slowly ascend under the stars toward Gilman’s Point (5,685m) on the crater rim. After a short rest, continue along the ridge to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m)the Roof of Africa. Witness an unforgettable sunrise over the glaciers and plains below, celebrating your incredible achievement.

After photos and a brief rest, descend carefully back to Kibo Hut for a warm meal and short break. You’ll then continue down to Horombo Hut, passing through the alpine desert and moorland zones. Enjoy a hearty dinner and well-earned rest after this long, challenging, but unforgettable day.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Horombo to marangu gate

After breakfast, begin your final descent down the mountain from Horombo Hut through the heath zone and lush rainforest. The trail is long but scenic, filled with birds, wildflowers, and playful monkeys. Trekking poles are helpful as the path can be slippery, especially in wet conditions.

After about 5–6 hours of hiking, you’ll reach Marangu Gate, where you’ll sign out and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate—a proud reminder of your incredible achievement. Your driver will meet you here for the transfer back to Moshi.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.