6 Day Marangu Trek

Arrival Day

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. After some few hours of resting a pre-climb briefing will be conducted by your guide by going through the itinerary then followed by gear check.  

Driving Time: 45min - 1 hour

Overnight: Hotel/Lodge in Moshi Town 

Day 1

Marangu Gate to Mandara huts

Early pickup from your hotel to Marangu gate followed by arrangement to enter the park. The hiking trail goes through a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, possible to meet and see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides up to Mandara Hut.

Trekking Time : 4 - 5 hours

Distance : 8km / 5miles

Ovenight : Mandara Huts(2700m) 

Day 2

Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts

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 - two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Trekking Time : 6 - 8 hours

Distance : 12 km / 7 miles

Ovenight : Mandara Huts(3700m) 

Day 3

Horombo Huts to Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Huts

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on 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.

Trekking Time : 2-3hours to Mawenzi ridge // 1-2 hours to Horombo

Distance : 5km/3miles to Mawenzi ridge

Ovenight : Horombo Huts(3700m) 

Day 4

Your group is scheduled to depart in the nighttime from Kibo Hut, situated at an elevation of 4,700 meters (approximately 15,419 feet), embarking on the challenging trek towards Kilimanjaro's summit, known as Uhuru Peak, which stands at 5,895 meters (approximately 19,340 feet) above sea level. This particular segment of the Marangu Route is not particularly demanding in terms of technical difficulty. However, the high altitude presents a unique challenge, making even regular physical activities feel physically taxing.

For the crucial final ascent towards the summit, we pair two climbers with a seasoned guide. The guide's role extends beyond leading the way; they are responsible for monitoring the climbers' physical well-being and offering essential encouragement and motivation throughout the demanding ascent.

Upon reaching the majestic Uhuru Peak, you will have the option to descend to the nearest glacier, should you wish to explore this unique natural feature. Following this, your journey will lead you back to Kibo Camp. Here, you will have the opportunity to rest for approximately two hours before commencing the descent to Horombo Hut, situated at an elevation of 3,720 meters (about 12,205 feet).

Trekking Time:9-12 hours

Distance: 16 km

Overnight:Kibo Hut

Day 5

Kibo Huts to Uhuru Peak to Horombo

Around midnight, trek starts to the summit and is expected to be the most mentally and physically challenging part. To ensure that we recovered from tiredness due to wind, stepness and cold in the darkness, the trek goes through frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (5670m),the sunrise emerges from the eastwith magnificient rays of light coming over Mawenzi Peak. after a period time,the summit is reached, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.after a comfortable couple of minutes on the plains of roof of Africa, we descend to Horombo Hut for the last ovenight.

Trekking Time : 6 - 8 hours upwards // 4 - 5 hours downwards

Distance : 6km/4miles upwards  // 16 km/10miles

Ovenight : Horombo Huts(3700m) 

Day 6

Horombo to Marangu gate

A last gently walk of the trek through rainforest to  to Marangu Gate, giving farewell to the crew and transfer to hotel for ovenight stay.

Trekking Time : 5- 6 hours

Distance : 20km / 12miles

Overnight : Hotel/Lodge in Moshi Town

Group price per people

1 Person. - $2419

2 People. - $2149

3 People. - $2069

4 People. - $2027

5 People. - $2007

6 People - $1997

7 People. - $1988

8 People - $1974