6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Climb with Uhuru Peak Sunrise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience Africa's highest peak with ample acclimatization time
• 02 Journey through lush rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts
• 03 Enjoy comfortable hut accommodations and breathtaking panoramic views
• 04 Celebrate reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise, a triumphant achievement

Embark on a 6-day adventure along the iconic Marangu Route, a scenic and rewarding journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Trek through lush rainforests, vast moorlands, and alpine deserts, culminating in a breathtaking sunrise at Uhuru Peak. With ample acclimatization time and comfortable hut accommodations, this climb offers a well-paced way to experience Africa's highest peak.

Trek through lush rainforests, vast moorlands, and alpine deserts, culminating in a breathtaking sunrise at Uhuru Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha/Moshi to Mandara Hut via Marangu Gate

• Begin your hike at Marangu Gate, trekking through dense rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,720m).
• Overnight at Mandara Hut.

2

Day 02

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Through Moorland

• Ascend through the moorland zone, enjoying stunning views as you reach Horombo Hut (3,720m).
• Overnight at Horombo Hut.

3

Day 03

Acclimatization Hike from Horombo Hut

• Spend the day acclimatizing with a short hike to Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Ridge, returning to Horombo Hut for the night.

4

Day 04

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Across Alpine Desert

• Continue through the alpine desert to Kibo Hut (4,703m), where you'll prepare for the summit push.
• Overnight at Kibo Hut.

5

Day 05

Midnight Summit Push to Uhuru Peak at Sunrise

• Begin your summit climb at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise.
• Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight.

6

Day 06

Descent to Marangu Gate and Return to Arusha/Moshi

• Descend to Marangu Gate, collect your summit certificate, and return to Arusha or Moshi, completing the 6-day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro hiking experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• Mountain accommodations
• Meals
• Guides
• Porters
• Cook

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Flights
• Personal items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marangu, Tanzania

Tour start

Marangu, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.