An excitement towards an extraordinary conquest
6 Days Marangu
6 Days Marangu
A 6-day trek to the Mount Kilimanjaro summit while appreciating distinct flora, vibrant birds, and wildlife along the way.
Citizens/Residents – Kes 300,000/-pp
Rate(Non-Residents) – USD 3,550pp
Package Includes
Accommodation(Unless listed as Upgrade)
Rescue fee
Certificate Upon Successful Completion of Climb
All Taxes/VAT
Park Entry Fees
Professional Guides, Porters & Cooks
Package Excludes
International Flights(To/from)
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Certificate Upon Successful Completion of Climb
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Days Activities
Day 1: Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register, and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Main Destination: Mt Kilimanjaro Summit
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut
Rest day at Horombo Hut with an optional hike by Mawenzi Peak. You sleep in dormitories with quite restricted facilities. At night all the other final climb preparation for the Summit is done. Porters help you repack any items only the necessary ones.
Horombo Hut Overnight stay, Dinner and Breakfast
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 0km/0mi
Hiking Time: 0 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Budget mountain hut located in or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into a “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We will continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point.
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Budget camping
• In or near Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi /Arusha
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through the moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at the Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi/ Arusha (about 1/2 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast.
Main Destination: Moshi (Town)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks
