6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route

Overview

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.

Itinerary

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
  
  

Includes

• Full board accommodation
  
  

• Transportation
  
  

• English-speaking driver/guide
  
  

• Park entrance fees
  
  

• Bottled drinking water
  
  

• Government taxes & levies
  
  

• Activities mentioned in itinerary
  
  

Excludes

• Flights & visas
  
  

• Travel insurance
  
  

• Laundry & personal expenses
  
  

• Alcoholic drinks
  
  

• Optional tours & activities
  
  

• Gratuities
  
  

• Commercial filming/photography
  
  

Important Information

• 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