6 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro Route via Marangu Overview
Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and does not require any technical climbing! All you need is walk slow but steady. For the summit to be reached, your body must sufficiently acclimatize itself. It is important to be physically, emotional and spiritual prepared for the Kilimanjaro Expedition.
Itinerary at Glance
- Day - 1 Arusha to Mandara Hut
- Day - 2 Mandara to Horombo Hut
- Day - 3 Horombo – for acclimatization
- Day - 4 Horombo to Kibo Hut
- Day - 5 Kibo to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo
- Day - 6 Horombo to Arusha
Itinerary In Details
Day - 1 Arusha to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, leave the hotel to drive to Marangu Park Gate at an altitude of 1,860m. Walk to Mandara hut, 2,744m (9,000ft) through dense semi-tropical rain forest for meals and overnight.
Day - 2 Mandara to Horombo Hut
Start early morning for a ten hours walk towards Horombo. The landscape becomes more rugged and rocky but superb, with both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks in view. Night at Horombo Hut, an altitude of 3,761m (12,335 ft)
Day - 3 Horombo – for acclimatization
This day will spend our day acclimatization by visit zebra rock and later back to the camp for hot lunch and relaxation,
Day - 4 Horombo to Kibo Hut
Take a tiring 13kms walk, which takes 6 hrs to kibo hut 4,732m (15520 ft). Spectacular mountain vegetation appears. Meals and overnight at the kibo hut.
Day - 5 Kibo to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo
Wake up early morning 2.00 am .It takes about 5 hours to climb the steepest and most difficult part of the route to Gillman’s point [5681m] 18630 ft. From Gilman’s it takes 2 hours to Uhuru peak [5896m] 19344ft Descend to horombo for dinner and overnight.
Day - 6 Horombo to Arusha
After breakfast, Descent is rapid to the gate where you will receive your certificate and enjoying hot lunch at the gate as well as champagne and later you drive back to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation waiting for your departure.
Price Includes
- All park fees, camping fees, and government taxes
- Professional, English-speaking mountain guides and porters
- Cook and full board meals during the climb
- Camping equipment (tents, dining tent, chairs, table)
- Drinking water and hot beverages
- Round-trip airport or hotel transfers
- Rescue fees
Price Excludes
- Flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Sleeping bag and personal climbing gear
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Extra nights in Arusha or Moshi (pre/post-climb)
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