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6 Day Hike To Uhura Peak From Marangu Gate

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    6 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Italian, Swahili

Description

Put the best foot ahead to scurry through rough terrains in testing conditions. Hike through streams, grasslands, and rocky paths to be rewarded with an awe-inspiring view at the summit at Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. 

Highlights
  • Hike to Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, a volcano in Tanzania 
  • Explore Mawenzi peak, 5,149 m above the sea level
  • Visit Mandara hut, Horombo hut and Kibo hut 
  • Day 1- Mandara Hut expand_more

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

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

  • Day 2- Horombo Hut expand_more

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

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

  • Day 3- Mawenzi Peak expand_more

    • Explore Mawenzi peak from the Horombo Hut.

    • Acclimatize, with an extra day at Horombo Hut, for the next day's long trek.

  • Day 4- Horombo – Kibo Hut expand_more

    • Reach Kibo Hut, the landscape has become more rocky and rugged up to the Saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. 

    Kibo Hut is 5-6 hours trek. (3720m - 4703m above the sea level).

  • Day 5- Kibo Hut – Gillman’s Point expand_more

    • Trek to Gillman’s Point (5680m) and Uhuru Peak (5895m). The climb takes almost 10-12 hours. It is normal to start the day’s trek at 2 am or earlier to accomplish the demanding 5 hrs in the dark. With sunrise, reach Gillman’s Point on the edge of the crater. A further hour by daybreak time will permit the final push to Uhuru Peak.

    • Descent to Kibo Hut for a meal and rest, continue to descend to Horombo Hut for the fifth day overnight.

  • Day 6- Departure expand_more

    • Trail down to the Marangu Gate, which is a 10-12 hours trek. It is an easy descent to the Gate. 

    Pick up and transfer to Arusha for post extension trips.

What's Included

  • All fees- entrance fees, rescue fees, Hut/camping fees, crew fees

  • 2 night’s accommodation BB in Moshi Town

  • Transfer two ways 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 easiest way to the summit. The trail has huts along its route with all the basic necessities. No technical skill is required for these 5 days and 4 nights trek. The trek can also be taken in 6 days/5 nights to aid acclimatization with an extra day at Horombo hut.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 1890 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 1890 / person