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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through Kilimanjaro's rainforest and witness stunning views along the way
• 02 Enjoy the comforts of A-frame huts at Mandara and Horombo
• 03 Acclimatize at Horombo with a hike to Mawenzi Hut for spectacular views
• 04 Conquer the challenging ascent to Uhuru Peak for a breathtaking sunrise

Embark on an incredible 6-day trek to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, passing through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert on the way to Uhuru Peak. Stay in cozy A-frame huts at Mandara and Horombo, and use an acclimatization hike to Mawenzi Hut to improve your chances of reaching the summit. The final ascent rewards you with a breathtaking sunrise behind Mawenzi, followed by a descent through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest and a celebration back in Moshi.

This is where your grit and determination will be called upon, but your reward is possibly the most fantastic sunrise you will ever see on the horizon behind Mawenzi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Through the Rainforest

• Leave Moshi at 8 AM for Marangu Gate.
• After completing gate registration, begin your Kilimanjaro trek.
• Walk along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro for most of the hike.
• Eat a picnic lunch at Kisambioni, the halfway point of day one.
• After lunch, continue walking through the rainforest until reaching Mandara Hut.
• Relax for the rest of the day or take a short walk to Maundi Crater.
• On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest of Mawenzi Peak are stunning, making the short hike well worth the effort.
• The A-frame Mandara Huts can accommodate up to seventy people and consist of several sleeping huts and a dining area. All of Marangu's huts have beds with mattresses.

2

Day 02

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Across the Moorland

• After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and Kilimanjaro's forests behind as you continue to Horombo Hut.
• Most of the day's hike will be through Kilimanjaro's moorland, a rocky landscape with desert-like plants.
• Eat a picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu before continuing to Horombo Hut.
• If the weather is clear, enjoy beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
• Arrive at Horombo Hut around 3 PM and spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing.
• Although extremely busy, the Horombo Huts are considered the nicest on Kilimanjaro.
• The small A-frame buildings accommodate up to eight people each and provide lodging for hikers ascending, descending, and acclimatizing.
• Horombo can accommodate up to one hundred hikers, as well as many more porters, cooks, and guides.

3

Day 03

Acclimatization Hike to Mawenzi Hut and Return to Horombo

• Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at Horombo.
• Day three is an acclimatization day, and we suggest hiking to Mawenzi Hut to allow for maximum acclimatization.
• This hike will increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak and reward you with magnificent views of Kibo.
• Return to Horombo for a late lunch.

4

Day 04

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut عبر Moorland and Alpine Desert

• After breakfast, hike through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro's upper altitudes.
• After hiking for about an hour, arrive at Maua River, a small mountain stream.
• After Maua, the terrain becomes flatter and the vegetation disappears.
• Break for lunch at Middle Red Hill. After lunch, continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro's Saddle.
• Although the environment on the way to Kibo is a bleak desert with little vegetation, you will see many stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
• Reach Kibo Hut around 3 PM to rest and prepare for your midnight climb.

5

Day 05

Midnight Summit Push to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo

• The push for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak begins here. You will be woken at around 11:30 PM to start just after midnight. This is where your grit and determination will be called upon, but your reward is possibly the most fantastic sunrise you will ever see on the horizon behind Mawenzi.
• You will probably be around Gilman's Point (5685 m) by now, so it is time for a much-needed breather before walking around the top of the crater rim, passing Stella Point and finally reaching Uhuru.
• Take some time to enjoy the views of the crater and glaciers, then retrace your steps back to Kibo for breakfast and a rest. You will then descend to Horombo Hut, which will feel oxygen-rich after the summit and a long night's climb.
• After breakfast, continue the descent. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest.
• Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi for a hot shower and Champagne/Kilimanjaro.
• Take a short walk towards Mweka Gate for pickup.

6

Day 06

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

• Arrival at the gate is at about 12:00 noon.
• Check out and return to Moshi. Today is a short walk towards Mweka Gate for pickup, with arrival at the gate at about 12:00 noon.
• Check out and return to Moshi for beer celebrations.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
• Hotel accommodation in Moshi - Kilimanjaro for 2 nights with meals
• 3 meals while on the mountain - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Professional Kilimanjaro guide, safari guide, porters, and cook
• Transportation to the gate and back
• Park fees
• Oxygen cylinder, first aid kit, and exameter while climbing
• 18% government VAT
• 3-4 litres of mineral/treated water per climber, provided daily during the climb
• 3-4 porters per climber

What's Not Included

• Other personal expenses such as shopping in gift shops, laundry, binoculars, telephone, and beverages
• Tips and gratuities for your crew
• Personal mountain equipment
• Visa

What to bring

• Visa
• Passport
• Cash

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.