6-Day Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks
• 02 Spot Colobus monkeys and various bird species along the trail
• 03 Take an acclimatization day to improve your chances of summit success
• 04 Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa
• 05 Descend through lush forests and moorlands, experiencing diverse landscapes

Join this 6-day trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route and climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, spot Colobus monkeys and various bird species, and pass through diverse landscapes from lush forests to open moorlands. An acclimatization day helps increase your chances of summit success before the final ascent to the Roof of Africa.

Join this 6-day trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route and climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Moshi to Marangu Gate and Mandara Hut

• This is the first day of the adventure. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and taken to the office for a briefing and equipment check. You will then start the journey to the gate, where you will complete the gate formalities before beginning the hike up to Mandara Hut.

2

Day 02

Ascend from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

• On this day, you will ascend through the open moorland up to Horombo Hut. From this point, you will begin to feel the effects of the altitude changes.

3

Day 03

Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rock

• This day is set aside to help climbers increase their chances of summit success. As you ascend higher on day 4, you need time to adapt to the climate change. You will trek to Zebra Rock and then return to Horombo Hut for lunch, before continuing to relax and gather strength for the adventure ahead on the next day.

4

Day 04

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut via the Saddle

• On this day, you will pass the last point where water is available. From there, the trek continues with a long walk across the Kilimanjaro Saddle, the area between the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, as you make your way to Kibo Hut.

5

Day 05

Midnight Summit Ascent to Uhuru Peak

• You will leave Kibo Hut at midnight or around 2 am to climb to the summit over steep, heavy scree and sometimes snow, reaching Gilman's Point on the crater rim. From there, you will continue ascending to Uhuru Peak. Upon reaching it, you will stand at the highest point in Africa, the Roof of Africa. After spending a short time at the summit, you will descend via Kibo to the Horombo encampment.

6

Day 06

Descend to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

• After breakfast, you will continue descending, passing through Mandara Hut and then continuing down to Marangu Gate, where your adventure began. There, you will find the office team waiting for you, and you will be picked up and driven back to Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi
• Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park
• Park fees: all park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fees, rescue fees, and all others)
• Accommodation at 3 hotels one night before and one night after the expedition. You will have everything for a comfortable stay, including friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a swimming pool
• Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season North Face VE-25 tents)
• Breakfast at the hotel before and after the hike
• All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare various soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal options are available at no extra cost
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water)
• 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats
• All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery, and cutlery)
• Oxygen cylinders and oximeters
• GPS-tracking service
• Complete medical kits, including Diamox
• Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides hold Wilderness First Responder certification, and each has 3+ years of successful experience
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.)
• 18% VAT, 1% TDL, and 0.3% Service Levy. Unique Planet Safaris is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania

What's Not Included

• Personal gear rentals
• Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others)
• International flights
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb)
• Portable toilets (if required - 250 USD per unit; one can be shared between 3-4 people)
• Mountaineering insurance. You'll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000m

Know before you go

• Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion.
• If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant.
• A single supplement is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.