6 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be greeted and transported to your hotel in Moshi town. There, you’ll meet your guide who will provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming trek. They’ll also conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the necessary gear for your mountain adventure. If any gear is missing, don’t worry—you’ll have the option to rent it on this day.

Meals for the day include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring you’re well-fueled for the exciting journey ahead! 🌄🥾🏔️

Following breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your lodge in Moshi and transported to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, your trek will commence, leading you through the dense rainforest. Amidst the impressive vegetation, keep an eye out for glimpses of primates as you make your way to the Mandara Hut. After a well-deserved rest, your guide can accompany you to the Maundi Crater, where you’ll be treated to a wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.

Here are the details for this leg of your journey:

Distance covered: 8.3 km (approximately 5.2 miles)
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, ensuring you stay energized for the adventure ahead! 🌿🌄🏞️

Your day begins with an early breakfast. As you leave the Mandara Hut, you’ll soon reach the timberline and then transition into the heath and moor zone. After approximately 4 to 6 hours, the Horombo Hut will come into view, standing at an altitude of 3,700 meters. From the hut, you’ll be treated to fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide expanse of the Masai steppe.

Here are the details for this leg of your journey:

Distance covered: 12.5 km (approximately 7.8 miles)
Approximate time taken: 9 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, ensuring you stay energized for the adventure ahead! 🌿🌄🏞️

Today is dedicated to acclimatization, a crucial step that significantly enhances your chances of successfully reaching the summit. After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a 4-hour trek to the Zebra Rocks (at an elevation of 4020 meters). These distinctive rocks derive their name from their striking black and white stripes. Upon returning to the Horombo Hut, a warm lunch awaits you. Take the afternoon to relax and recharge, preparing yourself for the hike on the following day.

Here are the details for this acclimatization leg of your journey:

Distance covered: 5 km (approximately 3.1 miles)
Approximate time taken: 4 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, ensuring you stay energized for the adventure ahead! 🌿🌄🏞️

Today’s leg is indeed a challenging one. The well-constructed trail leads past the “Last Water point”, followed by what’s known as the “saddle”. This nearly vegetation-less plateau connects the main summit, Kibo, with Mawenzi. Your destination for today is the Kibo Hut, typically reached in approximately 5 to 6 hours. There, you’ll enjoy an early evening meal before an early night, as the night will be short.

Here are the specifics for this demanding stretch of your journey:

Distance covered: 9.5 km (approximately 5.9 miles)
Approximate time taken: 7 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, ensuring you stay energized for the adventure ahead! 🌿🌄🏞️

Remember, the Kibo Hut marks a significant step toward your ultimate goal—reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro! 🏔️🌟

Today is “The Big Day”—the summit stage of your Kilimanjaro adventure. Your final ascent will commence around midnight, and it will be both long and strenuous. As you ascend, you’ll pass the Hans Meyer Cave at 5,220 meters. The climb steadily continues upward. At sunrise, you’ll reach Gillman’s Point (at an elevation of 5,681 meters), which marks the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. Here, the sun will gradually warm up the land, and you’ll soon forget the cold of the night. After an additional hike of 1 to 2 hours, you’ll achieve the ultimate goal: Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.

Upon your return to the Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you, followed by a 1 to 2-hour break before descending back to the Horombo Hut.

Here are the specifics for this remarkable day:

Distance covered: 22 km (approximately 13.7 miles)
Approximate time taken: 12 to 15 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, ensuring you stay energized for this monumental achievement! 🏔️🌟🌄

The final stage of your Kilimanjaro journey takes you through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (at an elevation of 2,700 meters), where a warm lunch awaits. Soon, you’ll once again traverse the tropical rainforest. After a total trekking time of 6 hours, you’ll arrive back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (at 1,860 meters). Bid farewell to your mountain guides, and a short transfer will take you back to your hotel in Moshi. There, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower, celebrating your remarkable achievement of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Here are the specifics for this final leg of your journey:

Distance covered: 20.8 km (approximately 12.9 miles)
Approximate time taken: 8 hours
And don’t worry about meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included, allowing you to savor your accomplishment! 🏔️🌟🚶‍♂️

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania.

Meals: Breakfast Included