6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Marangu Route

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

Drive to kilimanjaro national park marangu gate hike to mandara hut

After breakfast and briefing You will depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning your trek.
On the way, you’ll pass through the village of Marangu located on the lower slopes of the mountain before arriving at the park gate where we prepare for the climb ahead it takes 2hours register and commence the climb.

Walk through the rain forest to the mandala encampment. Aside trip to Maundy crater is a good way to see surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life and colobus Monkey
The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until you reach Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hike Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft) 8858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath
You will start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. You may get your first views of Kibo and mawenzi peaks two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro. Leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the horombo encampment.
View of mawenzi and summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels.
At this point you may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut to Acclimatization

On this day 3 out of 6days in kilimanjaro hiking Day three is a day to adopt and acclimatize. To allow your body to adjust, Its highly recommended that your hike all the way to mawenzi Hut. your chances of reaching the Uhuru Peak are increased by this hike. The magnificent views of Kibo are reward for this. You will then return to Horombo for extended lunch. Horombo is your destinations for the afternoon and evening

Altitude from 3,700 meters to 4,400 meters 5 km
Duration of use : 2 to 3 hours
A night stay at horombo hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo hut

You will climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Your camp. Kibo hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall.

Ascend passing the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Vegetations begins with the upper heathland but the disappears into moonscape" Dinner rest and prepare for the summit climb.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hike Kibo Hut to summit and down to horombo hut

Very early in the morning (around midnight), you will begin your push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. You will ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, you'll arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending time taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishments, you'll descend to Horombo Hut.
Later in the evening, you'll enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and sleep.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hike horombo hut to trail head to moshi

This is your last day after breakfast a steady descent takes you down through moorland to the mandara hut.

Continue descending through the lush forest path to the national park gate at marangu at lower elevations.

It can be west and muddy gaiters and treating poles will help.

Shorts and T'shirt will probably be plenty to wear keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy.

Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate.

You will collect your summit certificates. A vehicle will meet you here and drive you back to moshi.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.