Tanzania · Trekking

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

5 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

Happy faces after trekking to Mt. Kilimangaro

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy the stunning view of the Kenyan interior from Maundi Crater
02 Experience fantastic views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the Masai steppe from Horombo Hut
03 Reach the summit at Uhuru Peak and celebrate your accomplishment
04 Trek through lush rainforests and glimpse primates on your way to Mandara Hut

This 5-day trek takes you up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, via the Marangu Route from Moshi. Hike through dense rainforest, heath and moorland, and the stark alpine saddle as you ascend toward Uhuru Peak. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Kenyan interior, Mawenzi, Kibo, and the Masai steppe. After reaching the summit, descend to Moshi and celebrate your Kilimanjaro achievement.

At sunrise, you will reach Gillman's Point (5681 m), the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, where the sun will slowly warm the land.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut through Rainforest

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to Marangu Gate. Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin, and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you may glimpse some primates as you head to Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to Maundi Crater to enjoy the stunning view of the Kenyan interior.

Distance covered: 8.3 km / 5.2 mi approx.

Time taken: 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 02

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut across Moorland

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4-6 hours later, Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700 m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the vast plain of the Masai steppe.

Distance covered: 12.5 km / 7.8 mi approx.

Time taken: 9 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 03

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut via the Saddle

Today's stage is long and arduous. The well-built trail passes the

Day 04

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and Back to Horombo Hut

Today is "The Big Day" - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight, and the climb will be long and strenuous. Passing Hans Meyer Cave at 5220 m, the route slowly but surely continues upward. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman's Point (5681 m), the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, where the sun will slowly warm the land. You will soon have forgotten the cold of the night, and after a further hike of 1-2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895 m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you, followed by a 1-2 hour break before continuing back to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 22 km / 13.7 mi approx.

Time taken: 12-15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 05

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to Mandara Hut (2700 m), where a warm lunch awaits you. Soon, you will once again pass through the tropical rainforest, and after 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860 m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8 km / 12.9 mi approx.

Time taken: 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Moshi/Arusha