5 Days Private Kilimanjaro Hike through Marangu Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
On this day we drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate (1-2 hours), once we arrive we complete park registration and begin trekking to Mandara Hut (2,720m). Hike through the rainforest and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. We will reach Mandara Hut in the late afternoon, rest, and relax.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, we will trek through the heath and moorland zone, enjoying spectacular views of Kilimanjaro's summit. We'll reach Horombo Hut (3,720m) in the afternoon, where we can rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, we'll hike through the alpine desert zone toward Kibo Hut (4,703m). We'll enjoy stunning views of the summit as we climb towards the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. We'll reach Kibo Hut in the late afternoon, where we can rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
1 stop
4
We will wake up around midnight for a light breakfast and begin the summit attempt. We'll trek through the night under the stars, climbing toward the peak of Uhuru (5,895m). We'll reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, take in the stunning views, and celebrate our achievement. We'll descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut (3,720m). We'll reach Horombo Hut in the late afternoon, where we can rest and celebrate our successful climb.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
1 stop
5
After breakfast, we'll descend through the rainforest zone toward Marangu Gate. We'll complete park formalities and receive our summit certificate. We'll meet our driver and return to Moshi.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

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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