Tanzania · Trekking

6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek to Uhuru Peak via the Marangu Route

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Kilimanjaro via the popular Marangu Route, the only route with hut accommodation
02 Trek through the thick rainforest on the scenic trail to Mandara Hut
03 Watch sunrise from Gillman's Point with views behind Mawenzi
04 Reach Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa

Set off on the popular Marangu Route to climb this mighty African mountain on the only Kilimanjaro route that provides huts for hikers. Follow one of the best trails through the rainforest section of the trek, ascend via Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo Huts, and push on to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. Along the way, experience the incomparable natural beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro on this rewarding 6-day trek.

Reach Gillman's Point at 5,681 m to view the sunrise behind Mawenzi, illuminating the whole area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marangu Gate Through Rainforest to Mandara Hut

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha for your stay.
Have breakfast and depart for Marangu Park Gate, which is at 1,800 m.
Walk through the thick rainforest to Mandara Hut at 2,700 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

Day 02

Forest and Savannah Bush to Horombo Hut

Have breakfast and continue the walk slowly.
Follow a track through forests and then savannah bushes to reach Horombo Hut at 3,489 m.

Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

Day 03

Acclimatisation Around Horombo and Mawenzi

Take a rest and explore the crater around Horombo Hut.

Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

Day 04

Cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut

Climb to Kibo Hut at 4,703 m, a hike of approximately 6-7 hours across the barren sub-alpine terrain of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Rest on arrival, as the next stage begins shortly after midnight.

Day 05

Summit Push to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo

Begin around 01:00 am and follow the path up the mountain, stopping regularly to catch your breath under the starlit sky.
Reach Gillman's Point at 5,681 m to view the sunrise behind Mawenzi, illuminating the whole area.
Walk around the crater up to the highest point, Uhuru Peak - the roof of Africa.

Descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06