6-Day High Success Rate Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

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

Arusha – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

Elevation: 1,870m to 2,700m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

After breakfast, you’ll drive from Arusha/Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration. The trek begins through lush rainforest, where you may spot colobus monkeys and a variety of birdlife. The trail is well-defined and gently ascending.

You’ll arrive at Mandara Hut in the afternoon. If time allows, you can take a short walk to the Maundi Crater for scenic views of northern Tanzania and Kenya.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 2,700m to 3,720m
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Leaving the forest behind, the trail opens into moorland with expansive views. You’ll pass giant lobelias and groundsels—unique alpine vegetation found on Kilimanjaro.

On clear days, enjoy stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut, where you’ll have time to relax and acclimatize.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

Elevation: 3,720m (with optional hike higher)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours (optional)

This extra day is crucial for acclimatization and greatly improves your chances of reaching the summit. You’ll take an optional hike toward Zebra Rocks (approx. 4,000m), then return to Horombo for rest.

Spend the afternoon relaxing, hydrating, and enjoying the mountain environment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation: 3,720m to 4,700m
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today’s trek crosses the vast saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The landscape becomes more rugged and sparse, with dramatic alpine desert scenery.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon. After an early dinner, you’ll rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m (summit), then down to 3,720m
Distance: 22 km
Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Your summit push begins around midnight. Trek slowly and steadily toward Gilman’s Point (5,685m), then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit and taking photos, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut.

This is the most challenging but also the most rewarding day of the climb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival, you’ll sign out and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate.

A vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a well-deserved rest and celebration.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount 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.