6-Day Marangu Route Mt Kilimanjaro Climb

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

Drive to Marangu Gate & Trek to Mandara Hut

After breakfast, depart for Marangu Gate, the starting point of the trek.
Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, where you’ll spot exotic wildlife and beautiful plant life.
Trek for about 4-5 hours to reach Mandara Hut (2,700 meters).
Enjoy a warm meal, rest, and acclimatize at 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, continue your ascent through the heathland zone.
The trek takes 6-7 hours to reach Horombo Hut (3,700 meters).
As you ascend, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including Mawenzi Peak.
Enjoy dinner and relax at Horombo Hut in preparation for the next stage of the trek.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

This day is dedicated to acclimatization at Horombo Hut.
You will hike to Zebras Rocks or Kibo Hut for a short, moderate trek to a higher altitude (approximately 4,200 meters) and then return to Horombo Hut. This helps your body adjust to the altitude before the summit attempt.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing at the hut, ensuring you're physically prepared for the final push 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, trek towards Kibo Hut (4,700 meters), which takes around 5-6 hours.
As you ascend, the landscape transitions into the alpine desert zone, and the environment becomes more barren and rocky.
Once you reach Kibo Hut, rest, hydrate, and mentally prepare for the challenging summit attempt. You will have an early dinner and rest before the midnight start for the summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak & Descent to Horombo Hut

At midnight, depart from Kibo Hut for the summit push. The trek to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) will take 6-8 hours, with the final stretch being steep and strenuous.
Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Spend a few moments to take in the incredible views and celebrate your achievement.
Afterward, begin the descent, which will take approximately 5-6 hours back to Horombo Hut, where you'll rest and recover.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Descend to Marangu Gate & Return

After breakfast, start your descent from Horombo Hut back to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours).
Upon reaching the gate, celebrate your success and receive your summit certificate.
The trek ends with your transfer back to Marangu Gate.

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.