5-Day Kilimanjaro Classic Trek – Marangu Route

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

Moshi – Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration and meet your mountain crew. Begin the trek through dense rainforest rich in flora and fauna. Enjoy sightings of black-and-white colobus monkeys along the way. After approximately 4–5 hours of trekking, arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
Hiking time: 4–5 hours | Distance: 8 km | Vegetation: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Mandara Hut.

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 Hut to Horombo Hut

After breakfast, ascend through moorland terrain, with scenic views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks on a clear day. Pass by giant groundsels and other high-altitude vegetation. The trail climbs steadily with occasional steep sections. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Hiking time: 6–8 hours | Distance: 12 km | Vegetation: Heath and Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: 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)

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Continue the trek through alpine desert landscapes. You’ll pass the “Last Water Point” and hike across the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.
Hiking time: 6–7 hours | Distance: 10 km | Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: 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)

Summit Attempt – Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak then descend to Horombo Hut

Wake up at midnight and begin your challenging summit ascent under the stars. Reach Gilman’s Point (5,685m) at sunrise, then proceed along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. Enjoy time at the summit before descending to Kibo for a short rest, and then further down to Horombo Hut for overnight.
Hiking time: 12–15 hours | Distance: 21 km total
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: 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 – Marangu Gate – Moshi

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificates and meet your driver for transfer back to Moshi.
Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Distance: 18 km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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