6-Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Trek with Hut Accommodation

• A guide and mountain support crew will meet you at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi in the morning for a quick briefing. After that, you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's eastern entrance, Marangu Gate (1,860 m).

• After completing the formalities of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the Search and Rescue Service, the group will begin trekking to Mandara Hut (2,700 m). The route passes through rainforest, where tropical showers are highly probable, so it is recommended that you bring spare clothes as well as rain gear.

• When you reach the camp, the mountain support crew will take care of the necessities, prepare lunch, and get everything ready for your stay.

• Throughout the entire Marangu Route, you will spend your nights in special huts. They offer a great alternative for those who do not want to sleep in tents.

Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860 m) to Mandara Hut (2,700 m)

Hiking distance: 11 km

Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut and begin a moderate trek toward the second high-altitude camp, Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

• Upon reaching camp, you will be rewarded with views of two volcanoes at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

• Several hours after lunch, you will complete an acclimatisation hike in the direction of Kibo Hut, gaining 200 meters in altitude before descending back to Horombo Hut, where dinner will be prepared for you.

Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,700 m) - Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Hiking distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

Acclimatisation hike: Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)

Hiking distance: 2.5 km

Hiking time: 1 to 2 hours

• After breakfast, the group will trek to Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The trek itself is not especially difficult, but it is important to maintain an appropriate pace so you can preserve your strength for the summit ascent.

• Once you arrive at camp, lunch will be served. Afterward, it is recommended that you rest as much as possible, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - Kibo Hut (4,700 m)

Hiking distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 4 to 8 hours

• You will depart at night from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and begin your trek to Kilimanjaro's summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). While the climb is moderate from a physical standpoint, the altitude presents a much more serious challenge.

• Throughout the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will monitor your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you may descend to the nearest glacier if desired.

• You will then return to Kibo Camp and, after a two-hour rest, continue descending to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700 m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) - Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Hiking distance: 16 km

Hiking time: 9 to 12 hours

• You will be served a warm breakfast in the morning, after which you will head to the Kilimanjaro National Park exit at Marangu Gate (1,860 m).

• After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and you will have the chance to share your thoughts on the trip in the guestbook.

• Lastly, you will be presented with your commemorative certificates at the office and transferred back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - Marangu Gate (1,860 m)

Hiking distance: 18 km

Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

• Spend an extra day at Horombo Hut (3,720 m) for better acclimatisation.