6 Days Marangu Route Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

A morning pre-climb briefing and introductions with our team precede the drive to Kilimanjaro Park’s Eastern Gate: Marangu, which lies at 1,860 m. Here, your head guide arranges all necessary permits and registration for rescue and search services before you start the walk to Mandara Hut’s 2,700 m. The trail takes you through the rain-forest with its high probability of rain showers, so bring a raincoat.

Change in Elevation: Mandara Hut (2,700 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 11 Km

Hiking Time: 5-7 Hours

Habitat: Rain-forest

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 10 Km

Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours

Habitat: Grassland

After breakfast you will go on an acclimatization hike towards Kibo Hut and back. After lunch you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trekking to Kibo Hut.

Change in Elevation: Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (4,500 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 8 Km

Hiking Time: 4-3 Hours

Habitat: Grassland

On this day, right after breakfast the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water.

Change in Elevation: Kibo Hut (4,700 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 10 Km

Hiking Time: 4-8 Hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Night departure from Kibo Hut (4,700 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m).

Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 16 Km

Hiking Time: 9-12 Hours

Habitat: Arctic

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park’s exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Marangu Gate (1,860 M)

Hiking Distance: Approximately 18 Km

Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours

Habitat: Arctic

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. The total distance covered is 70 Km or 42 miles.

End of the climb.