Kilimanjaro: Join a 6-Day Kili Trip via Marangu Route
Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania
Embark on a 6-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route. Enjoy the panoramic views of the sunrise from the summit and explore the diverse landscapes of the mountain.
Highlights
- Take a guided trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route
- Enjoy the panoramic views of the sunrise from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Explore Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes, from rainforests to alpine meadows
- Acclimatize to the altitude with a short trek to Zebra Rocks and Mawenzi Peak
- Spend the night at Horombo Hut and enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Kibo Hut
Description
Climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on a 6-day trek along the Marangu Route. Admire the stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and enjoy the comfort of staying in huts along the way.
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Mandara Huts (2750 m.), via Marangu Gate
After breakfast, be picked up from your hotel and drive to Marangu Gate where your permit for trekking will be issued. The gate formalities take about 1 hour and then start trekking after an introduction to your team from the Chief guide. The route begins at the National Park Marangu Gate at 1800 m. Walk through the fascinating rainforest to the Mandara Hut at 2750 m for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts (3780 m.)
After breakfast, ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees. Along this leisurely trail, enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut. Finally, dinner and overnight is taken at Horombo Hut.
Day 3: Acclimatization day, Horombo hut to Zebra rocks (3959 m.)
After breakfast, take a short acclimatization walk to the beautiful rocks with black and white stripes on the way to Mawenzi Peak, then return to Horombo Hut for a hot lunch.
Day 4: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts (4700 m.)
After a good night's rest, continue past the cactus-like senecios and the 'last water' stream, then cross the lunar landscape between Kibo and Mawenzi before arriving at Kibo Hut (4,700 m) for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Summit day
The summit attempt begins early in the morning to reach Gilman's Point (5,680 m) before dawn. From Gilman's Point, witness an unforgettable sunrise. After another hour of walking, reach Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, at 5,895 m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate
After another leisurely half-day walk, return to the park entrance, where a representative will meet you and drive you back to your hotel to rest before the next day's program.
Includes
- All meals on the trek
- Park fees/ permits
- Rescue fees
- Accommodation during the trek
- Drinking water
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro Park gates
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Government taxes
- Portable oxygen tanks and an oximeter
- Emergency first-aid kit
Excludes
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal trekking equipment
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
Important Information
- Acclimatize properly before attempting the summit
- Pack light but bring all essentials
- Stay hydrated and follow your guide's instructions
- Be prepared for sudden weather changes
- Respect the mountain and local customs
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
