Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 6 days Marangu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1: MARANGU GATE (1,830M/6,000FT) TO MANDARA HUTS (2,700M/ 8,900FT)
1 stop
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Elevation Gain: 870 meters / 2,900 feet Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours Habitat: Rainforest After breakfast, you’ll get picked up from your hostel/hotel in Moshi and driven to the starting point at Marangu Gate (approximately 45 mins). After registration, you will begin your journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro using a well-maintained trail through Montane Forest. On the way, you’ll walk through dense rainforest and coffee plantations as your guide talks you through some of the local flora and fauna. Here you will also get a very good chance of witnessing Black and White Colobus monkeys, as well as many different species of brightly colored birds. Mandara Hut is a group of dormitory-style wooden huts with solar-generated lighting. The camp accommodates up to 60 hikers and has all the necessary facilities, including water and toilets.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
DAY 2: MANDARA HUTS (2,700M/8,900FT) TO HOROMBO HUTS (3,720M/12,200FT)
1 stop
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Elevation Gain: 1,020 meters/ 3,300 feet Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours Habitat: Moorland On your second day, you’ll embark on a hike that traverses a slightly steeper trail to Horombo Hut. The trail passes through more of Montane Forest before transitioning into the moorland vegetation zone, where you’ll find rolling alpine meadows dotted with giant heather trees. Once in the open moorland, you’ll also get the opportunity to see plants like the giant lobelia and giant groundsel, which can grow to an outstanding 16ft in height! After approximately six hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut, where you’ll have hot water to wash, an evening meal, and overnight rest. Horombo is a village of huts perched on a small plateau with buildings similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of 120 climbers.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
DAY 3: HOROMBO HUTS (3,720M) - ACCLIMATIZATION DAYD
1 stop
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An extra day at Horombo Hut provides an opportunity to acclimatize and increase your chances of making it to the summit. Several walks within the vicinity of the huts are strongly recommended to further help with acclimatizing altitude. The most popular hike is to the Mawenzi Saddle, passing the Zebra Rocks along the way. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly (pole, pole). After the four to five-hour hike (round-trip), you’ll then enjoy an evening meal before retreating to bed early for a good night’s rest.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
DAY 4: HOROMBO HUTS (3,720M/12,200FT) TO KIBO HUTS (4,700M/ 15,400FT)
1 stop
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Elevation Gain: 980 meters / 3,200 feet Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Wake up early to catch the sunrise and get some great photos! After a full breakfast, you will continue to trek at a slow pace through the heathland, which quickly turns into an almost lunar-like landscape as you enter the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. During this hike, you may start to experience some symptoms of altitude sickness. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed. From here, you will start to get fantastic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit before arriving at Kibo Hut – a drystone walled hut with dormitories and limited facilities. Rest for the evening at Kibo Huts and prepare for your final ascent to the summit!
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5: SUMMIT DAY! - KIBO HUTS (4,700M/ 15,400FT) TO UHURU PEAK (5,895M/ 19,340FT) TO HOROMBO HUTS (3,720M/12,200FT)
1 stop
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Elevation Gain: 1,295 metres / 4,200 feet Elevation Loss: 2,785 metres / 9,100 feet Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours to Uhuru Peak; 5 to 6 hours to Horombo Habitat: Arctic conditions This is where the going gets really tough! Just before midnight, you will venture into the night and begin your final ascent to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Head northwest through the heavy stone scree following multiple switchbacks between Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers until you reach Stella Point (5,685m). This section is probably the most challenging part of the route and will require great physical and mental effort. Continue to move slowly, always listening to your guide. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will spend there, but it is important to start your descent within good time to ensure you get enough rest back at Horombo Huts. After your rest, you’ll gather the rest of your belongings and descend to Horombo Huts (3,720m), where you’ll enjoy dinner and a well-earned sleep!
13 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS (3,720M) TO MARANGU GATE (1,830M/6,000FT)
1 stop
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Elevation Loss: 1,890 meters / 6,200 feet Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours Habitat: Rainforest After eating breakfast, you will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro via a scenic path through the forest to Marangu Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower, dinner, and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!
7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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