6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Marangu Route

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

Moshi/Arusha – Marangu Gate (1843m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Marangu Gate for registration. The trek begins in the rainforest, where you may spot black-and-white colobus monkeys. A gradual hike leads you to Mandara Hut for your first overnight stay.
• Hiking distance: ~8 km / 5 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Mandara Hut (Dormitory-style).

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)
• Drinks not included

Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

You’ll hike through open moorland with scenic views of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The terrain gradually opens up, and the vegetation thins out as you approach Horombo Hut, where you’ll rest overnight.
• Hiking distance: ~12 km / 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Acclimatization at Horombo Hut (3720m)

Today is reserved for acclimatization. You can take a short hike towards Mawenzi Ridge, which offers spectacular views and helps your body adjust to the altitude. After lunch, return to Horombo Hut for another night.
• Hiking distance: ~5 km / 2–3 hours (optional hike)
• Habitat: Moorland & alpine desert
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4703m)

The trek continues across the alpine desert, with stunning views of Kibo Peak ahead. You’ll pass the “Last Water Point” before arriving at Kibo Hut. An early dinner and rest before your summit attempt.
• Hiking distance: ~9 km / 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Kibo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kibo Hut (4703m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Around midnight, begin your final ascent with headlamps lighting the way. The steep climb takes you to Gilman’s Point (5,681m), then across the crater rim to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. After photos and celebrations, descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue to Horombo Hut for overnight.
• Hiking distance: ~16 km / 10–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic zone, alpine desert, moorland
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Dormitory-style).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1843m) – Moshi/Arusha

A long but rewarding descent takes you through moorland and lush rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Successful climbers receive a summit certificate before the transfer back to Moshi or Arusha.
• Hiking distance: ~20 km / 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Moorland & rainforest
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha (not included, but can be arranged).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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