6 Days Marangu Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Mandara Hut
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
After having your breakfast, we drive to Marangu gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mandara Hut - Horrombo Hut
1 stop
2
Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Horrombo Hut
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horrombo hut. Horombo hut to further improve our acclimatization.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Mawenzi Hut - Kibo Hut
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic screen has some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horombo Hut. Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.
14 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Horombo Hut
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to hotel in Moshi / Arusha for dinner and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).
7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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