6 Day Kilimanjaro Trek through the Iconic Marangu Route.

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Day: 6
You Visit:
- Mid-Range
- Trekking
- Walking Safari

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870m) to Mandara Huts (2,720m) – 4 to 5 Hours.

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

After breakfast and a trek briefing in Moshi, depart at 9:00
AM for a 45-minute drive to Marangu Gate (1,870m). Register with the national
park and begin your hike through the lush rainforest around 10:30 AM. Keep an
eye out for Eucalyptus trees, exotic birdlife and black-and-white Colobus
monkeys. Stop for lunch along the trail, and arrive at Mandara Huts (2,720m) by
mid-afternoon. Settle in, enjoy tea or coffee and take an optional short walk to
Maundi Crater for sweeping views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Dinner is
served around 7:00 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available at camp.

Accommodation: Mandara Huts

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Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water

Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,720m) to Horombo Huts (3,720m) – 6 to 7 Hours,

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

After a 7:30 AM breakfast, begin your trek at 8:30 AM, starting with a gentle climb through rainforest glades. The trail soon opens into heathland, where you’ll spot unique alpine plants like giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue into open moorland with sweeping views and scattered shrubs, stopping for lunch halfway often with a stunning view of Mawenzi Peak. Arrive at Horombo Huts (3,720m) by mid-afternoon. From here, Kibo’s snow-capped summit comes into view. Unpack, rest and enjoy dinner around 7:00 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available. A rest or acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is recommended before this ascent for better adaptation to altitude.

Accommodation: Horombo Huts

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Huts (3,720m).

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities: Spending an extra day at Horombo Huts allows your body to better adjust to the altitude, significantly increasing your chances of a successful summit. After a relaxed breakfast, you can choose to rest at camp or take a scenic acclimatization hike towards Mawenzi Basecamp (approx. 4,400m), offering dramatic views of the rugged Mawenzi Peak and the vast alpine landscape. This short trek helps your body adapt gradually to the thinning air while giving you a chance to explore more of Kilimanjaro's high-altitude terrain. Return to Horombo for lunch and a restful afternoon. Use this time to hydrate, enjoy the mountain atmosphere, and prepare for the demanding days ahead.

Accommodation: Horombo Huts

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water

Day 4: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Kibo Huts (4,703m) – 6 to 7 Hours.

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

After an early breakfast, begin your trek through the last stretches of heathland, gradually giving way to an alpine desert landscape. The trail ascends steadily toward the expansive saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo offering a stark, dramatic change in scenery. Pause for lunch en route while enjoying clear views of the looming Kibo summit. As you cross the wide, barren saddle, the air thins and temperatures drop, so pace yourself and stay alert for signs of altitude sickness. Arrive at Kibo Huts (4,703m) by late afternoon. Rest, hydrate, and prepare your gear for the midnight summit attempt. Note that there is no running water at Kibo Camp, and conditions are much colder here.

Accommodation: Kibo Huts

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water

Day 5: Kibo Huts (4,703m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Horombo Huts (3,720m) – 12 to 14 Hrs.

Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

Begin your summit attempt around 1:00 AM after a light breakfast. Trek by headlamp up steep scree toward Gilman’s Point (5,861m), arriving by sunrise. Continue along the crater rim for about 2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—Africa’s highest point. After taking in the views and photos, descend back to Kibo Huts for a short rest and lunch. Then continue down to Horombo Huts for dinner and a well-earned night’s sleep. This is the most challenging day cold, steep and long but incredibly rewarding. “Pole pole” (slowly, slowly) is the key.

Accommodation: Horombo Huts

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water

Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,870m) – 5 to 6 Hours.

Destination: Moshi Town

Activities:

After breakfast, begin your final descent through
the alpine moorland to Mandara Huts, where you’ll enjoy a short lunch
break. Continue your journey through the lush rainforest, listening to birdsong
and soaking in the final views of the mountain. Arrive at Marangu Gate
by early to mid-afternoon (around 2–3 PM), where you’ll sign out and receive
your well-earned summit certificates. Take a moment to thank and tip your
mountain crew guides, porters and cooks for their incredible support. A vehicle
will transfer you back to your Hotel in Moshi/Arusha, where you can
enjoy a hot shower, a celebratory drink and a restful evening.

Accommodation: Maridadi Hotel

Alternative: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water, wine

Other Extra paying Activities:

Visit a Maasai village (50 USD per person)
Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
Walking activity in Arusha National Park ( USD 360 per person), (includes Park Fees , Transportation, Game viewing & Lunch Boxes)..
Alduvai Gorge and museum visit ( USD 50 per person)
Local Market (USD 50 per person)

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Deposits are generally non-refundable but we are flexible in special cases.
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6 Day Kilimanjaro Trek through the Iconic Marangu Route.

Tour Highlights:

May be customized as :

Duration

You Visit:

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870m) to Mandara Huts (2,720m) – 4 to 5 Hours.

Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,720m) to Horombo Huts (3,720m) – 6 to 7 Hours,

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Huts (3,720m).

Day 4: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Kibo Huts (4,703m) – 6 to 7 Hours.

Day 5: Kibo Huts (4,703m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Horombo Huts (3,720m) – 12 to 14 Hrs.

Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,870m) – 5 to 6 Hours.

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