6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking: Marangu Route

Overview

Marangu Route 6 day begins and ends at Moshi Keys Hotel. Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick you to Moshi at Keys Hotel. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required.

Trip highlights

• Arrive in Tanzania
• Mandara Hut
• Horombo Hut
• Acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut
• Kibo Hut
• Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
• Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Moshi
• Departing Day

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Arrive in Tanzania

   • We stay at Moshi Keys Hotel, which is a beautiful hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure. We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
   • Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.
2. Day2
   Mandara Hut

   • After having your breakfast we will make a short journey from your hotel in Marangu to National Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. We start the climbs through fascinating tropical rain forest; we reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax the beautiful forest around the camp.
   • Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.
3. Day3
   Horombo Hut

   • Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.
   • Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.
4. Day4
   Acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut

   • Today we walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks, this extra day and night at Horombo are for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! All meals for the day are provided at the Horombo hut.
   • Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.
5. Day5
   Kibo Hut

   • Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours walking will be taken at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
   • Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.
6. Day6
   Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

   • Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horombo Hut.
   • Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.): 13-15 hours walking.
7. Day7
   Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Moshi

   • Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Moshi at Keys Hotel for dinner and overnight. Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).
   • Dinner and overnight at Moshi Keys Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.
8. Day8
   Departing Day

   • After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

What's included