6-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek to Uhuru Peak from Moshi

• After arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet your tour guide, who will be waiting for you. Relax and enjoy your transfer to the hotel in Moshi.
• Get some rest as you prepare for your amazing Kilimanjaro climbing adventure.

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Overnight stay: Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

• Immediately after breakfast at your hotel, your driver will pick you up and take you first to the office for a briefing and gear check.
• After that, drive to Marangu Gate for about 45 minutes and officially begin the trek through the beautiful tropical rainforest, which leads to Mandara Hut.
• Along the way, you may spot blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 6,046ft - 8,858ft

Distance: 8 km/5 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

• Continue the trek by departing from the hut early in the morning and hiking through the forest until you reach the open moorlands.
• Along the way, enjoy your first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You will also come across giant lobelias and groundsels scattered throughout the area.
• Upon arrival at Horombo Hut, dinner will be served, followed by rest for the night.

Elevation: 8,858ft to 12,205ft

Distance Covered: 11km

Hiking time: 6-8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Begin the gradual climb to Kibo Hut.
• Along the way, pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro, which lies between Kibo and Mawenzi.
• After reaching Kibo, dinner will be served early to prepare for the summit climb, which starts at 02:00 am.

Elevation: 12,205ft to 15,430ft

Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,700 m

Distance Covered: 10km

Time to be used: 6-8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Around 2:00 am, you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks before the strenuous climb to Uhuru Peak begins.
• Trek along the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman's Point, then continue onward to Uhuru Peak, the highest peak in Africa.
• After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savour your victory.
• Then begin your descent.
• Have lunch at Kibo, and after that, continue to Horombo for dinner and an overnight rest.

Note: The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging, so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be freezing. Pay attention to your guide and do not rush.

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft

Distance: 6 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft

Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

• Today, depart from Horombo and begin the descent through moorland to Mandara Hut.
• Continue walking down through the lush green forest to Marangu Gate, where a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Note: The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery, so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.

Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft

Distance Covered: 18km down

Time to be used: 5-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Habitat: Rain Forest