Climb Kilimanjaro via Marangu
6 days Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route 2025/2026.
$1400-1550 USD
pp
Safari summary
This 6 days package of Marangu route is the one of the best popular tour packages which offers an opportunity to climb and successful summit at Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa about 5,895m19,340ft, this package is designed for those who seek shorter route but equally rewarding experience, and it has an additional extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, that led to increase the high chance to summit. The departure normally done in Moshi town, starting with a drive to Marangu Gate, hiking through Mandara Hut - mawenzi ridge - Horombo hut - Kibo Hut - before the summit at Uhuru Peak and then descending via Marangu gate back to Moshi.
This 6 days package of Marangu route is generally recommended for most climbers, as it gives you more time to acclimatize. This route is especially important if you are not used to hikingg at high altitude.
Day - to Day scheddule for 6 days hiking Mt. Kilimanjaaro: Day1:Moshi - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut, Day2: to Horombo hut, Day3: to Mawenzi ridge, Day4: to Kibo Hut, Day5: to Uhuru Peak - Horombo hut, Day6: to Marangu gate - Moshi.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi-Marangu Gate-Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro
On Day 1 of your Kilimanjaro trek you hike though dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside of the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day's trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight. Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750m to 2,750m Distance: 9km Trekking Time: 3 hours Habitat: Montane Forest
Mandara Hut
Mandara Hut-Horombo Hut
On Day 2 you trek through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to moorland. The snowcapped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for six to eight hours you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the night. Elevation:2750m to 3,807m Distance:13km. Trekking time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Moorlands
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut-Mawenzi Ridge-Horombo
Kilimanjaro
Your third day on the mountain can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is to helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation. When you reach Mawenzi ridge you spend some time there taking in the breathtaking views before heading back down to Horombo Hut for another night. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy.
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut-Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro
After a good night rest and breakfast you will trek past the last water point to reach saddle area, a great desert between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo. An early dinner and overnight at Kibo hut. Elevation(m):3807m to 4725m Distance: 13 km Trekking time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Desert
Kibo Hut
KiboHut-Uhuru Peak-Horombo Hut
Today's trek consists of two parts. First part, you strike out for the summit! and Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Within about six hours you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak. After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night.
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut-Marangu Gate-Moshi
Kilimanjaro
After a long sleep you will be awaked for breakfast and pack, continue your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. After the gate sign out, a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for your certificate presentation and celebration!
Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
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