5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route to Uhuru Peak

5 Days Round trip from Moshi Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
02 Trek the scenic Marangu Route through rainforest and alpine landscapes
03 Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi along the climb
04 Stay at Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo Huts during the trek

Embark on an adventurous trek on Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Marangu Route, with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi along the way. Walk through rainforest, open hills, and alpine landscapes as you make your way to Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo Huts. The climb culminates at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, where magnificent summit views reward your effort. This 5-day trek is a classic Kilimanjaro experience from Moshi with hut accommodation during the climb.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Day one (1): Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to Mandara Hut

After having breakfast and consultation, a driver from Africa Natural Tours will drive you to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), hiker(s) will be required to register and begin the climb.
Hiker(s) will walk through the rainforest to the Mandara camping area. A side trip to Maundi Crater is an excellent means to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
In the rainforest, look for rising Eucalyptus trees, Colobus monkeys, and birdlife which is attractive and beautiful.

Day 02

Day two (2): Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Hiker(s) will leave the openings of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open hills to the Horombo camping area. The visibility of the summit of Kibo and Mawenzi is awesome.
Look for groundsels and giant lobelias. Hiker(s) may arise to feel the effects of the gaining of altitude.

Day 03

Day three (3): Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Climbing up on the Marangu route, we now pass the last watering point, walking into the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation arises with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Hiker(s) eat, relax, and prepare for the summit climb.

Day 04

Day four (4): Kibo Hut to Summit then Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (from midnight to 2:00 am) hiker(s) commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater flange.
Continuing on we now hike and ascend Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are awesome and unbelievable views at every turn. Hikers have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo camping ground.
The starting of this climb to the summit is done in the dark and involves headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers and jackets. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Hike(s) are best informed by going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa.

Day 05

Day five (5): Horombo huts – Marangu gate – Moshi

A long trek is in store for today, however, it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate hiker(s) pick up our certificate that shows our success and the driver from Africa natural tour will pick you up to the hotel.

The route