6 Days Conquer Kilimanjaro Summit Hike Marangu Route

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut- 1st day of your Hike

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge in Moshi/Arusha and driven to the Marangu Gate. Once you complete the necessary paperwork, your hike will begin, taking you through the dense rainforest. As you hike, you may spot some primates along the way. Your destination for the day is the Mandara Hut, where you will spend the night. Overnight: Mandara Hut Hiking hours: 3-5 hours Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

Accommodation: Mandara Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut- Proceeding Hike

Start your day with an early breakfast before leaving Mandara Hut. As you continue your hike, you will reach the timberline and enter the heath and moor zone. After a few miles, you will arrive at the Horombo Hut, situated at an altitude of 3,700 meters. From here, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the vast plain of the Masai steppe. Overnight: Horombo Hut Hiking hours: 5-7 hours Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 3: Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day) to Zebra Rocks back to Horombo hut

Today is dedicated to acclimatization, an important step to increase your chances of successfully reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, you will embark on a hike to the Zebra Rocks at an altitude of 4,020 meters. These rocks get their name from the distinctive black and white stripes. Upon your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can spend the afternoon resting and regaining your strength for the next day's hike. Overnight: Horombo Hut Hiking hours: 4 hours Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut- Challenge Hiking day

Prepare for a long and challenging day of hiking. The trail passes the "Last Water Point" and continues through the vegetation-less plateau called the "saddle" that connects Kibo and Mawenzi, the two main summits of Kilimanjaro. Your destination for the day is the Kibo Hut, where you will have an early evening meal and rest for the short night ahead. Overnight: Kibo Hut Hiking hours: 6-8 hours Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 5: Summit Day! Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and descent to Horombo Hut

Today is the summit day, starting around midnight. The ascent will be long and demanding. You will pass the Hans Meyer Cave at 5,220 meters and continue upward until you reach Gillman's Point, located at 5,681 meters on the crater rim. As the sun rises, you will experience the warming rays and soon forget the cold of the night. After 1-2 more hours of hiking, you will reach the highest point, Uhuru Peak, at 5,895 meters. Take in the incredible accomplishment and then descend back to Kibo Hut for a warm meal. After a short rest, continue the descent to Horombo Hut, where you will spend the night. Hiking hours: 6-8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak + 4-5 hours descent to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft (Uhuru Peak) and then to 12,250 ft (Horombo Hut) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi- Final Hike day

On the final day, you will hike through the heath and moor zone, descending to the Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters. Enjoy a warm lunch at the hut before continuing through the tropical rainforest. After approximately 6 hours of hiking, you will reach the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at 1,860 meters. At the park headquarters in Marangu Gate, you will collect your summit certificates. Say goodbye to your mountain guides and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can take a warm shower and celebrate your successful summit of Kilimanjaro.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Private (Shared) Price

No of pax	Adult	Child
1 pax	$1,473 pp	$1,105 pp
2–4 pax	$1,448 pp	$1,086 pp
5–9 pax	$1,423 pp	$1,067 pp
10–15 pax	$1,398 pp	$1,049 pp
16+ pax	$1,398 pp	$1,049 pp

Group joining price

Adult	Child
$1,448 pp	$1,086 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen

✓ Rental vehicle

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Park fees

✓ A professional driver/guide

✓ All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

Bath towels

Porterage

Roundtrip airport transfer

All flights during the tour

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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