Tanzania · Trekking

6-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek with Uhuru Peak Summit

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 m
02 Trek the scenic Marangu Route through rainforest and alpine meadows
03 Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks along the trail
04 Acclimatize at Zebra Rocks with its striking black-and-white stripes

Embark on an adventurous trek along the scenic Marangu Route to the famous peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoying panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi along the way. Stay at Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo Huts as you ascend through rainforest, alpine meadows, and the dramatic saddle landscape. The climb culminates in an early-morning summit push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, with an unforgettable sunrise from Gillman's Point.

From Gillman's Point, witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi to Mandara Huts via Marangu Gate

After breakfast, depart from the hotel and drive to Marangu Gate, where your trekking permit will be issued.
Complete the gate formalities, which take about 1 hour.
Begin trekking after an introduction to the team by the chief guide. The route starts at Marangu Gate in the national park at 1800 m.
Walk through the fascinating rainforest to Mandara Huts at 2750 m.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 02

Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts

After breakfast, ascend through rolling alpine meadows filled with giant heather trees.
Enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks on this leisurely trail.
A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut.

Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 03

Acclimatization Walk to Zebra Rocks

After breakfast, enjoy a short day of walking for acclimatization to the beautiful rocks coloured with black and white stripes on the way to Mawenzi Peak, then return to Horombo Hut for a hot lunch.

Day 04

Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts

After a good night's rest, continue past the cactus-like "Senecious" and the "last water" stream, then move onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.
Arrive at Kibo Hut (4700 m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 05

Summit Push to Uhuru Peak

The summit ascent begins in the early hours of the morning to reach Gillman's Point (5680 m) before dawn.
From Gillman's Point, witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise.
After a one-hour walk from Gillman's Point, reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa.

Overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 06

Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate

Enjoy another half day's leisurely walk back to the park entrance, where you will meet the representative.
Head back to your hotel for rest.

Tour ends.

Where this trip takes you

Mandara Huts, Horombo Huts, Uhuru Peak, Zebra Rocks

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) conservation (entry) fees
All meals on the mountain on a full-board basis
KINAPA compulsory rescue fees/camping fees
Hut fees
Tanzanian guides, porters, and cook
All transfers from Moshi to the park gates
All transfers from the park gates to Moshi
Safe and luggage storage room
All airport transfers
All government taxes
Hyperbaric chamber bag
Oxygen canister
Two nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Moshi before and after the climb

What's Not Included

Flights and airport taxes
Items of a personal nature
Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook
Personal hiking/trekking gear
Snacks, personal medicine, and water-purifying tablets
Meals and drinks not specified, and snacks

What to bring

Top base layer
Bottom base layer
4-5 pairs of underwear
3-4 short-sleeve shirts
1 insulated trekking pants
1-2 long-sleeve hiking shirts
1-2 pairs of hiking trousers
1 insulated winter jacket
Polartec fleece jacket
1 hard shell jacket
Daypack and duffel bag
Sleeping bag and walking poles
Water bottle and woollen hat
Headlamp, sunglasses, and gloves
Trekking boots, trainers, socks, and gaiters

Know before you go

As a sensible precaution, we recommend that you consider getting at least some of the following recommended immunizations:
- Hepatitis A - You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, regardless of where you eat or stay.
- Typhoid - You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, especially if you visit smaller cities or rural areas. Please check with your local travel clinic for the latest recommendations.
Immigration & customs
- An onward ticket and sufficient funds are required when entering Tanzania. Tanzanian people are friendly and will always offer a helping hand.
- Most visitors to Tanzania require a visa. Visas are available at your local Tanzanian Embassy. Costs vary from country to country. Visas are valid for 3 months. It is possible, however, to obtain a tourist's visa for a single entry at any one of the four main entries into Tanzania, subject to the fulfilment of all immigration and health requirements. These entries are:
  - Dar-es-Salaam International Airport
  - Zanzibar International Airport
  - Kilimanjaro International Airport
  - Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border point)
- Payment at all these points is in US Dollars or its equivalent in Sterling. For all other entry points in Tanzania, visitors must hold valid visas prior to approaching those entry points. However, in order to avoid unnecessary delays, those who proceed to Tanzania from a country where there is a Tanzania Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office are strongly advised to obtain their entry visa prior to departure to Tanzania.