Tanzania · Trekking

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

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route from Marangu Gate
02 Walk through lush rainforest and spot blue monkeys on the lower slopes
03 Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks on the way to Horombo Hut
04 Cross the alpine desert to Kibo Hut before your midnight summit attempt
05 Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, at 5,895m

Prepare for a 6-day climb on Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, starting at Marangu Gate and trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Continue to Horombo Hut with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, then cross the alpine desert to Kibo Hut for your summit push. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, before descending back through the mountain's changing landscapes to Marangu Gate and returning to Moshi.

Prepare for a 6-day climb on Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, starting at Marangu Gate and trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Moshi and Pre-Climb Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
Attend a pre-climb briefing with your guide to review the climb details and check your gear.
Spend the evening resting and preparing for the adventure ahead.

Day 02

Marangu Gate Trek to Mandara Hut

Start the trek at Marangu Gate (1,860m) and hike through dense rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m).
Enjoy the lush scenery and spot blue monkeys.

Overnight at Mandara Hut.

Day 03

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut via Moorland

Ascend through moorland and heather to Horombo Hut (3,720m). The landscape transitions to open plains with giant lobelias.
Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

Overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 04

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Across Alpine Desert

Continue the climb across the alpine desert to Kibo Hut (4,703m). The terrain becomes more barren and rocky.
Rest early at Kibo Hut in preparation for the summit attempt.

Day 05

Midnight Summit to Uhuru Peak and Descent

Begin the summit ascent at midnight. Reach Gilman's Point (5,685m) at sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
After celebrating at the summit, descend to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest.

Day 06