5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak Trek Marangu Route

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

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and transferred to Marangu Gate for registration and final preparations. Once the formalities are complete, your Kilimanjaro adventure begins. Trek approximately 8 km through the lush rainforest, surrounded by towering trees, tropical vegetation, colorful birds, and playful monkeys. After approximately 4–5 hours, arrive at Mandara Hut, where you will settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut –Moorland Trek

After breakfast, continue your ascent toward Horombo Hut, covering approximately 12 km over 6–7 hours. The rainforest gradually gives way to the beautiful moorland zone, characterized by giant lobelias, groundsels, open valleys, and spectacular mountain scenery.

Enjoy views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks as you steadily gain altitude. The gradual ascent also provides valuable time for acclimatization. Upon reaching Horombo Hut, enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest.

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 Hut to Kibo Hut

Horombo Hut (3,720m) → Kibo Hut (4,703m) – Alpine Desert Trek

After breakfast, begin the trek toward Kibo Hut, covering approximately 10 km over 6–7 hours.
As you climb higher, vegetation becomes increasingly sparse and the landscape transforms into an impressive alpine desert, with volcanic rocks and open, rugged terrain. Enjoy magnificent views of Kibo Peak, Mawenzi Peak, and the Saddle separating the two summits.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and spend the evening resting and preparing for your summit attempt. An early dinner and sufficient rest are essential before beginning the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.

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

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

After breakfast, begin the trek toward Kibo Hut, covering approximately 10 km over 6–7 hours.

As you climb higher, vegetation becomes increasingly sparse and the landscape transforms into an impressive alpine desert, with volcanic rocks and open, rugged terrain. Enjoy magnificent views of Kibo Peak, Mawenzi Peak, and the Saddle separating the two summits.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and spend the evening resting and preparing for your summit attempt. An early dinner and sufficient rest are essential before beginning the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

After breakfast, begin your final descent toward Marangu Gate, covering approximately 20 km over 5–6 hours. The trail takes you back through the beautiful rainforest, where you can enjoy the warmer climate, lush vegetation, birds, and monkeys.

Upon reaching Marangu Gate, collect your Kilimanjaro summit certificate and celebrate your successful ascent of Uhuru Peak.

After saying goodbye to your mountain crew, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi, marking the end of your unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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