6 Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a pre-climb briefing and equipment check to ensure you are fully prepared for the journey ahead.

After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 am and driven to Marangu Gate. After registration formalities, begin your 5-hour hike to Mandara Hut. In the dense rainforest, you will have the chance to see primates such as blue monkeys and Colobus monkeys as you head toward the hut.

Distance covered: 8 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

After breakfast, we start our trek toward Horombo Hut. The trail leads through the moorland zone where the vegetation changes to giant lobelias and groundsels. Approximately 4-6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3720m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

Distance covered: 12 km
Approximate time taken: 8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

This is an extra day added to improve your chances of reaching the peak. The morning is spent trekking up for about 3 hours to Zebra Rocks (4020m) to help with acclimatization. You will return to Horombo Hut in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing or taking a small walk along the valley to prepare your body for the higher altitudes.

Activity: Acclimatization hike to Zebra Rock
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

The first part of today's hike passes through the dwindling heathland which blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. After crossing this surprisingly large alpine desert, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will start in just a few hours. Early dinner and a long rest are essential before the midnight summit attempt.

Distance covered: 9 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Wake up at 1:00 am to start the summit push. It takes about 4-5 hours to reach Gilman’s Point (5681m) on the crater rim. After a further hike of 1.5 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. After photos and watching the sunrise, descend back to Kibo Hut for a warm lunch and short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for your final night on the mountain.

Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 13 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

Descent through the moorland to the Mandara Huts for a hot lunch. Continue down through the tropical rainforest to the park gate to collect your certificates. A vehicle will meet you at the gate to take you back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved celebration.

Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

Later in the evening or the next day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your home-bound flight. Alternatively, Wild Wonders Expedition can organize affordable cultural tours or safaris to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, or the Serengeti.