6 Day Mount Kilimanjaro-Marungu Route

Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate.
Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be
hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the
chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned
rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of
the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2m.
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Horombo Hut

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach
the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the
Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have
fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.
Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi.
Approx. time taken: 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Horombo Hut
Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves
your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows
to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its
name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in
the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi.
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Kibo Huts
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is
followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit
Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6
hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be
short.
Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi.
Approx. time taken: 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Uhuru Peak
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight
which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but
surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of
Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten
the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m.
On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before
proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi.
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Marangu Gate
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a
warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a
total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m).
After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your
hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success
in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Horombo Huts
This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your
safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at
your time.
Meals: Breakfast Included