6-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing (Marangu Route)

Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m)

Day 1Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m) Marangu Gate (1980m) – Mandara Hut (2700m) After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the Marangu Gate (1980m). At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park. You will then begin your ascent into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. Also, be on the lookout for wildlife, including Colobus monkeys! After 3-4 hours of ascending, you will reach the Mandara Hut (2700m). Each hut has 6-8 sleeping bunks (sleeps 60 hikers total) with solar-generated lighting. Next to the central hut, there are flush toilets. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack and then dinner for the clients. At nighttime, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Day 2Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m) Mandara Hut (2700m) – Horombo Hut (3720m) Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart Mandara Hut to start a moderate trek towards the second high altitude camp: Horombo Hut (3,720 m). When you reach the camp on this day, you will be treated to views of two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi. Several hours after lunch, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude. You'll then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization Day

Day 3Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization Day Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization Day At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut and lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending on your preference for the day. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m)

Day 4Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m) Horombo Hut (3720m) – Kibo Hut (4700m) Following an early morning breakfast, you will continue your ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Hikers have the option of 2 trails that lead to Kibo Hut (4700m). The upper route (located to the right of the fork), is the same trail used the previous day for the day hike to Mawenzi Hut. The lower route (located to the left of the fork), is the more popular route because it is a shorter hiking distance (1 hour shorter). Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 7:00 pm. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Kibo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit Attempt

Day 5Summit Attempt Summit Attempt Your guide will wake you around 11:30 pm for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). You'll continue your ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at a high altitude. Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. From this point, you will usually experience a snow-covered trail until you reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours. At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Horombo Hut (3720m). You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut after a strenuous day. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m) - Arusha City

Day 6Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m) - Arusha City Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m) - Arusha City Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). The park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving the certificates, you will drive back to Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations and this will be the last day. Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator I