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6-day Kilimanjaro Marangu Trek
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Duration - 6 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The 6-Day Kilimanjaro Hike from Moshi via the Marangu Route offers a comfortable climb with hut accommodation, expert local guides, beautiful nature zones, steady acclimatization, and unforgettable summit views from Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point.
Highlights
- • Climb Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s highest free-standing peak.
- • Experience five different climate zones: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit.
- • Stay in mountain huts with mattresses and meals provided.
- • Witness sunrise from Uhuru Peak, a life-changing moment.
- • Receive support and guidance from professional local guides and porters.
Description
6-day Kilimanjaro Marangu Trek
The Marangu Route, also called the “Coca-Cola Route,” is one of the most popular ways to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s loved for being comfortable, accessible, and full of amazing scenery. Unlike other routes that require camping, Marangu offers mountain huts with beds and warm meals, making it perfect for those who want a mix of adventure and comfort. Over six days, you will hike through changing landscapes, from lush rainforest at the base to open moorlands, alpine desert, and finally the icy summit of Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point.
Your journey begins in Moshi, a lively town at Kilimanjaro’s foothills. From there, you’re transferred to Marangu Gate, where the climb officially starts. The first hours take you through dense rainforest, alive with birdsong, rustling leaves, and playful monkeys. It’s a gentle and refreshing start that helps your body and mind adjust.
As you climb higher, the forest opens into vast moorlands with wide views of the surrounding peaks. The steady pace lets you acclimatize while enjoying the peaceful landscape and unique plants. Beyond the moors, the alpine desert awaits, with rocky plains and volcanic sands. The air becomes thinner and cooler, and the scenery feels almost otherworldly. Crossing the Saddle, between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks, offers unforgettable wide-open views.
The final summit push starts very early, often around midnight, taking you to Uhuru Peak. Watching the sunrise from Africa’s highest point is a once-in-a-lifetime experience-soft pink skies, clouds below, and breathtaking mountain views.
Throughout the climb, professional guides and porters support you, carry equipment, prepare meals, and share insights about the mountain and local culture. They make your journey safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
The Marangu Route isn’t just a hike, it’s a journey of personal growth, reflection, and connection with nature. Each day brings new landscapes and memorable moments. By the time you return to Moshi, you will take home not just photos but a story of achievement and the thrill of standing on top of Africa. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a comfortable, safe, and unforgettable climb.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- • Professional mountain guides, cook, and porters
- • Park fees and hut accommodation on the mountain
- • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the hike
- • Drinking water on the mountain
- • Rescue fees and emergency first aid kit
- • Transfers to and from Marangu Gate (from Moshi)
- Exclusions:
- • International and domestic flights
- • Tanzania entry visa
- • Tips for guides, cook, and porters
- • Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, hiking boots, warm clothing, etc.)
- • Travel insurance and medical expenses
- • Extra nights at hotels before or after the climb
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Marangu Gate
- Mandara Huts
- Horombo Huts
- Kibo Huts
- Uhuru Peak
Day 1: Moshi → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut (2,700m)
Your adventure begins in Moshi, where you’ll be picked up and transferred to Marangu Gate. Here you meet your guides and porters, complete registration, and receive a briefing. Then, the hike starts through the lush rainforest. Birds sing, trees tower above you, and you might spot monkeys along the way. The walk takes 4–5 hours at a gentle pace.
Meals: Breakfast in Moshi, lunch on the trail, dinner at Mandara Hut
Accommodation: Mandara Hut (bunk beds, shared bathrooms)
Day 2: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3,720m)
After breakfast, you leave the rainforest and enter open moorlands. The landscape opens up, revealing stunning views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks. Today’s hike is a bit longer, taking 6–7 hours, but the steady pace allows you to enjoy the scenery and acclimatize to the higher altitude.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (bunk beds, shared bathrooms)
Day 3: Horombo Hut → Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)
This day is for rest and acclimatization, which helps your body adjust to higher altitudes and improves your chances of reaching the summit. You can take a short hike to Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Valley, explore the surroundings, and enjoy the peaceful mountain views.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (bunk beds, shared bathrooms)
Day 4: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut (4,700m)
After breakfast, you continue your climb into the alpine desert. The landscape changes to rocky plains and volcanic sands. You’ll cross the Saddle, a wide-open space between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The hike takes about 6–7 hours, and the thinner air means a slower pace. You’ll rest early at Kibo Hut to prepare for the summit push.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Kibo Hut
Accommodation: Kibo Hut (bunk beds, shared bathrooms)
Day 5: Summit Day – Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Horombo Hut
The most challenging day begins around midnight. You hike slowly under the stars with your headlamp. First, you reach Gilman’s Point (5,681m), then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Watching the sunrise from the top is unforgettable. After photos and celebration, you descend back to Kibo Hut for rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for a well-earned sleep.
Meals: Breakfast at Kibo Hut, snacks on the summit, lunch and dinner at Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (bunk beds, shared bathrooms)
Day 6: Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Moshi
On your final day, you descend through the moorlands and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. The descent takes 5–6 hours and is more relaxed than the climb. At the gate, you sign out, receive your summit certificate, and are transferred back to Moshi for a shower, a meal, and a sense of accomplishment.
Meals: Breakfast at Horombo Hut, lunch on the trail
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