6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route with Uhuru Peak Summit

In the morning, be ready for a pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team before driving to Kilimanjaro Park's eastern gate, Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide will arrange all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you begin the walk to Mandara Hut at 2,700 m. The trail takes you through the rainforest, with a high probability of rain showers, so be sure to bring a raincoat.

Following breakfast, hikers will begin their ascent out of the rainforest and into the heath moorland. Along the way, you will pass Maundi Crater and can climb to its rim for a spectacular view of Kibo Crater. You will also spot exotic plants in the moorland, including giant lobelia and groundsel.

After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut at 3,720 m. Horombo Hut sleeps 120 hikers and is located on a small plateau. As on the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks followed by dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night, as temperatures drop below freezing at this site.

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimatize to the high altitude. You can take a day hike to Mawenzi Hut at 4,600 m for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the hut, and lunch will either be packed or taken at the hut, depending on your preference for the day.

Right after breakfast, the group will trek to Kibo Hut at 4,700 m. The actual trekking is not very difficult, but remember to keep an appropriate pace to preserve your strength for the climb to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend that you sleep as much as possible, avoid strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave at 5,150 m. From there, you continue your ascent to Gillman's Point at 5,681 m. Reaching this section is impressive, as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude. Gillman's Point is located on the crater rim.

From this point, you will usually experience a snow-covered trail until you reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment. You can spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before beginning the descent.

The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours. At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending to Horombo Hut at 3,720 m. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut.

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to Mandara Hut at 2,700 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 at 1,860 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.