6-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu Best Route

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

Moshi Hotel - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

Elevation: 6,046 to 8,858 ft
Distance: 8 km (5 mi)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

In the morning at 7 am, after breakfast, we depart from your hotel or lodge in Moshi and proceed to Marangu Gate. On arrival, we complete the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Machame 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 - Horombo Hut

Elevation: 8,858 to 12,205 ft
Distance: 12 km (7 mi)
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Heath

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. These are two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro. We overnight at 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 - Mawenzi Ridge - Horombo Hut

Elevation: 14,400 to 12,205 ft
Distance: 5 km (3 mi)
Hiking time: 1-2 hours
Habitat: Heath

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent hiking to Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area, we head back to Horombo Hut where we overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

Elevation: 12,205 to 15,430 ft
Distance: 10 km (6 mi)
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall. Once here, we rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. We overnight at 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)

Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut

Elevation: 19,341 to 12,250 ft
Distance: 16 km (10 mi)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath

Early in the morning, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We pass Gilman’s Point at 18,600 ft. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak - the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

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

Elevation: 12,205 to 6,046 ft
Distance: 20 km (12 mi)
Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

We have a long trek on our last day, mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi or 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.