Experience the adventure of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro over 6 days via the Marangu Route. Spend the first night in Moshi and gradually ascend through lush forests, moorlands, alpine desert, and finally reach Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point.
Day 1: Arrival – Moshi Airport
Meet & greet at Moshi Airport.
Transfer to hotel in Moshi town.
Optional town tour: visit cultural centers, enjoy nightlife.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel (Luxury / Midrange / Budget)
Day 2: Moshi → Kilimanjaro NP – Mandara Hut
Drive to Marangu Gate (1 hr) and start climb.
Walk through rainforest to Mandara Hut.
Optional side trip to Maundi Crater.
Spot eucalyptus trees, birds, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1,860m → 2,700m
Distance: 8 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hrs
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut
Climb through moorlands to Horombo Hut.
Views of Mawenzi & Kibo peaks; giant lobelias and groundsels.
Elevation: 2,700m → 3,700m
Distance: 12 km | Hiking time: 5–6 hrs
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut
Pass last watering point; walk the saddle between Kibo & Mawenzi.
Vegetation fades into alpine “moonscape”.
Prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3,700m → 4,700m
Distance: 9 km | Hiking time: 5–6 hrs
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Kibo Hut → Summit → Horombo Hut
Midnight start for summit climb.
Reach Gilman’s Point and then Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
Descend to Kibo Hut for lunch, continue to Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 4,700m → 5,895m → 3,700m
Distance: 6 km up / 15 km down | Hiking time: 6–8 hrs up
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Horombo Hut → Moshi
Descend through moorlands and rainforest to Marangu Gate.
Vehicle transfer to Moshi hotel.
Elevation: 3,700m → 1,700m
Distance: 20 km | Hiking time: 4–5 hrs
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Full board accommodation
Transportation
English-speaking driver/guide
Park entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Government taxes & levies
Activities mentioned in itinerary
Flights & visas
Travel insurance
Laundry & personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks
Optional tours & activities
Gratuities
Commercial filming/photography
Price per person (based on 2 pax)
Price applies to foreign non-residents
Price based on budget option
Any special arrangements should be requested before arrival