5-Day Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route

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

Arusha to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

7:30 AM: Depart from Moshi and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through the Marangu village to Marangu Gate (1,860m).

9:30 AM: Register Kilimanjaro National Park and complete final preparations as porters and guides organize gear.

11:00 AM: Begin your hike through dense rainforest, home to monkeys, birds, and exotic plants. The trail is often muddy—gaiters and poles are helpful.

3:00 PM: Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m). Enjoy tea or coffee as you rest and settle in.

6:30 PM: Dinner is served, followed by a briefing for the next day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

7:30 AM: After breakfast at Mandara Hut (2,700m), begin your ascent through heathland, with views of giant lobelias and groundsels along the trail.

11:30 AM: Stop for lunch in the moorland zone, with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak in the distance.

3:30 PM: Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m), located below the towering Kibo summit. As altitude increases, expect cooler temperatures.

5:30 PM: Enjoy hot drinks and rest before dinner.

6:30 PM: Dinner is served, followed by your guide’s evening briefing.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

6:30 AM: Leave Horombo Hut (3,720m) early for a challenging hike of nearly 10 km and 1,000 m ascent to Kibo Hut (4,730m).

10:30 AM: Choose the easier lower left route, which is about an hour shorter. Refill water at the last water point (4,130m)—crucial for your summit day.

2:30 PM: Arrive at Kibo Hut and rest. Bottled water is available for purchase.

6:00 PM: Early dinner is served to prepare you for a midnight start.

7:00 PM: Recommended bedtime. Pack essentials like snacks, insulated water, headlamp, and camera for your summit attempt.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

12:00 AM: Wake up for a light snack and start your summit attempt from Kibo Hut (4,730m). The climb is tough, but the views at Stella Point (5,685m) and Uhuru Peak (5,895m) are unforgettable.

6:30 AM: Reach Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point! Celebrate briefly as the sun rises over the crater rim.

8:00 AM: Begin your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720m) through alpine desert and moorland.

3:00 PM: Arrive at Horombo Hut for your final night on the mountain. Rest and enjoy a warm meal.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

7:30 AM: After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony with your crew, begin your descent from Horombo Hut (3,720m).

10:30 AM: Stop for lunch at Mandara Hut (2,700m). Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters.

1:30 PM: Continue descending through wet and muddy trails, using gaiters and trekking poles.

3:30 PM: Arrive at Marangu Gate (1,860m) to collect your summit certificates.

4:00 PM: Meet your vehicle for the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Arusha.

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.