6-Day Kilimanjaro Adventure (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 pickup from your hotel or airport, drive to Marangu Gate, the starting point of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Upon arrival, complete the necessary park registration and permit formalities while your mountain crew prepares for the trek.

Begin your hike through the lush montane rainforest, following a scenic trail surrounded by towering trees, dense vegetation, and beautiful birdlife. Trek at a comfortable pace, enjoying the peaceful forest atmosphere as you gradually gain altitude.

After approximately 4–5 hours of trekking, arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720 m / 8,923 ft). Settle into your hut, enjoy dinner, and rest as you prepare for the next stage of your journey.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt 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 Hut to Horombo Hut

After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and continue your ascent toward Horombo Hut. The trail gradually leaves the rainforest behind and enters the beautiful heath and moorland zone, offering spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscapes.

As you trek higher, you may encounter unique high-altitude plants such as giant lobelias and groundsels. On clear days, enjoy impressive views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.

After approximately 5–7 hours of trekking, arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720 m / 12,205 ft). Enjoy dinner and relax while your body continues to acclimatize to the increasing altitude.

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

No need to pack you bags today as you’ll stay a second night at Horombo. Your guide will take you on an acclimatization walk to Zebra rocks and the base of Mawenzi peak where you’ll have glorious views of Kibo looming over the saddle. The rest of the day be spent at camp where you can put your feet up and catch up on some rest.

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

It’s another big day of trekking, as you will make your way to Kibo hut and rest for the night ahead of your attempt to summit the roof of Africa. Climbing almost 4,130 meters, you will arrive at Kibo Hut in the evening.
Make sure you drink a lot of water during dinner, as you will be up bright and early tomorrow to start your quest to the summit. Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.
- Altitude: 3,720m to 4,700m
- Distance: 10km (approx. 6 hours).

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

Wake around midnight and begin your challenging summit ascent toward Uhuru Peak. Trek slowly through the darkness over steep rocky terrain and scree, heading toward Gilman’s Point (5,681 m / 18,638 ft) on the crater rim.

Continue toward Stella Point (5,739 m / 18,829 ft), where you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the African landscape. From here, continue for approximately one hour along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,341 ft), the highest point in Africa.

Celebrate your achievement at the summit before beginning your descent. Return to Kibo Hut for a short rest and lunch, then continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner and a well-deserved overnight rest.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt 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

After breakfast, begin your final descent from Horombo Hut toward Marangu Gate. The trail takes you through the beautiful heath and moorland before re-entering the lush montane rainforest.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you gradually descend to lower elevations. Upon reaching Marangu Gate, complete the necessary park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate as a memorable achievement of your successful climb.

After saying farewell to your mountain crew, continue to the gate where your vehicle will meet you for the transfer to your hotel or airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.

Congratulations on completing your 6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro adventure with Eretoto Adventures!

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.