6 days · Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro — Marangu Route, 6 Days
The only route with huts rather than tents, and the only one you ascend and descend by the same path. Six days — with the acclimatisation day at Horombo — not five.
Day by day.
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1
Moshi to Mandara Hut
Briefing and the short drive to Marangu Gate, then four to five hours through rainforest to Mandara Hut at 2,700 m.
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2
Mandara to Horombo Hut
Out of the forest into open moorland with giant lobelia, five to six hours to Horombo Hut at 3,720 m.
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3
Acclimatisation day at Horombo
A day walk towards the Mawenzi saddle at around 4,300 m, returning to sleep at Horombo. This day is why we do not sell the five-day version.
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4
Horombo to Kibo Hut
Across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, five to six hours of alpine desert to Kibo Hut at 4,700 m. Early dinner and bed.
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5
Summit day, then Horombo
A midnight start up the scree to Gilman's Point, then along the rim to Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Descend all the way to Horombo Hut.
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6
Horombo to Marangu Gate
A long, steady descent to the gate, certificates, and the drive back to Moshi.
What is included
- All park, camping, hut and rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain, prepared fresh by our cook
- Four-season mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Mess tent, table and chairs, and a private toilet tent
- Twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter
- Emergency oxygen and a portable stretcher on every climb
- Transfers between Moshi and the mountain gates
- Two nights' bed and breakfast in Moshi, before and after the climb
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance including evacuation cover above 5,000 m
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
- Tips for your mountain crew
- Drinks other than those served with meals
- Personal items and laundry
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