6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - 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

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive through the village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. While we wait for our permits to be issued, you can observe the bustling activity as various crews prepare for their journeys. Enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery and winding trails as your guide shares insights about the local flora, fauna, and wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery, so we highly recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for added stability.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mandara to Horombo Hut

After a restful night and a hearty breakfast, we will emerge from the rainforest and continue along an ascending path through heathland, where we will look for giant lobelias and groundsels. As we progress, we will enter open moorlands dominated by small shrubs. We’ll pause for lunch halfway through the trek, enjoying breathtaking views of Mawenzi. By late afternoon, we will arrive at the Horombo Huts, situated beneath the stunning viewpoint of Kibo Summit. As we settle in, temperatures will begin to drop.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Horombo Hut

You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. During this time, you can either relax at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi Base Camp before returning to Horombo Huts. This extra day will aid in acclimatization and deepen your understanding of the mountain's weather and altitude. After this pause, you will continue your ascent to the Kibo Huts on the fourth day, preparing for your midnight start to the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

After breakfast, we will continue our ascent through the diminishing heathland, which gradually transforms into a moonscape as we enter the expansive saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. During our lunch stop, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the impressive views and observe the summit climb up Kibo that you will be embarking on in just a few hours. As we cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can reflect on the journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo

As morning approaches, excitement builds for an early start between midnight and 2 AM. This segment of the trek is the most mentally and physically demanding. We will continue our ascent to the summit in a switchback formation, focusing on staying warm and maintaining our determination for the incredible sense of accomplishment that awaits us.
Navigating through heavy scree and possibly snow, we will make our way toward Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. Faster hikers may have the opportunity to witness the sunrise from the summit. From Gillman’s Point, it’s a final hour of ascent to Uhuru Peak, where you are likely to encounter snow along the way.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

After a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye following breakfast. We will continue our descent, stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, as you will be parting ways with them here. Upon reaching the Marangu Park Gate, you will receive your summit certificates. As the weather warms up, the terrain can become wet, muddy, and steep, so we highly recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for stability. From the gate, a vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a long-awaited hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!

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.