Tanzania · Trekking

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

6 Days Round trip from Marangu Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's iconic volcano
02 Explore Mawenzi Peak from Horombo Hut during an acclimatization day
03 Stay at Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, and Kibo Hut along the Marangu route
04 Reach Gillman's Point before sunrise and push on to the summit of Uhuru Peak

Put your best foot forward on a challenging trek through streams, grasslands, and rocky mountain paths on Mount Kilimanjaro. Following the Marangu route, this 6-day hike leads to Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo huts, with an acclimatization day at Horombo Hut before the summit push. Reach Gillman's Point in the early hours and continue to Uhuru Peak for an awe-inspiring sunrise reward at the top. This route is known as the most popular and easiest way to the summit, with huts offering basic necessities along the trail.

Reach Gillman's Point in the early hours and continue to Uhuru Peak for an awe-inspiring sunrise reward at the top.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English, Italian, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Ascend a cleared ridge trail to Mandara Hut from Marangu Gate.

The first overnight stop is at Mandara Hut after a 4-5-hour trek (1830m-2700m above sea level).

Day 02

Hike through Forest and Grassland to Horombo Hut

Traverse through a short stretch of forest and a wooded stream into grassland from Mandara Hut.

Horombo Hut is reached after a six-hour trek and is 11 km from Mandara Hut (2700m-3720m above sea level).

Day 03

Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut and Mawenzi Peak

Explore Mawenzi Peak from Horombo Hut.
Acclimatize with an extra day at Horombo Hut for the next day's long trek.

Day 04

Trek across the Saddle to Kibo Hut

Reach Kibo Hut as the landscape becomes more rocky and rugged, leading up to the Saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.

Kibo Hut is reached after a 5-6-hour trek (3720m-4703m above sea level).

Day 05

Summit Push to Gillman's Point and Uhuru Peak

Trek to Gillman's Point (5680m) and Uhuru Peak (5895m). The climb takes लगभग 10-12 hours. It is normal to start the day's trek at 2 am or earlier to complete the demanding five hours in the dark. At sunrise, reach Gillman's Point on the edge of the crater. A further hour by daybreak permits the final push to Uhuru Peak.
Descend to Kibo Hut for a meal and rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for the fifth night's overnight stay.

Day 06

Descend to Marangu Gate and Transfer Onward

Trail down to Marangu Gate on a 10-12-hour trek. It is an easy descent to the gate.

Pick up and transfer to Arusha for post-extension trips.

Where this trip takes you

Mandara Hut ridge trail, Horombo Hut grasslands, Gillman's Point crater rim, Uhuru Peak sunrise

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marangu 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All fees - entrance fees, rescue fees, hut/camping fees, and crew fees
2 nights' accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis in Moshi Town
Two-way transfers from/to Moshi
All camping equipment
All meals while on the mountain
English-speaking tour guide
Cook
Porters' salaries and office commission

Know before you go

This is the most popular and easiest way to the summit. The trail has huts along its route with all the basic necessities. No technical skill is required for this 5-day, 4-night trek. The trek can also be taken in 6 days/5 nights to aid acclimatization, with an extra day at Horombo Hut.

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