6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb — Marangu Route

• Sleep in huts, not tents
• Gentle, well-made path
• Extra acclimatisation day
• Same way up and down — easy to follow

Route: Moshi – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Marangu Gate

1. Day 1Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

   A short drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate (1,860 m) and a walk through the rainforest to Mandara Hut. Short walk to Maundi Crater in the afternoon.

   • 2,720 m
   • Walking: 4–5 hours
   • Mandara Hut
   • B, L, D
2. Day 2Mandara to Horombo Hut

   Out of the forest and across the moorland with giant groundsels and lobelias.

   • 3,720 m
   • Walking: 6–8 hours
   • Horombo Hut
   • B, L, D
3. Day 3Acclimatisation day at Horombo

   A short walk up to Zebra Rocks (4,020 m) and back down to rest. This extra day makes a big difference.

   • 4,020 m
   • Walking: 3–4 hours
   • Horombo Hut
   • B, L, D
4. Day 4Horombo to Kibo Hut

   Across the "Saddle", a wide high desert between Mawenzi and Kibo, to Kibo Hut.

   • 4,720 m
   • Walking: 6–7 hours
   • Kibo Hut
   • B, L, D
5. Day 5Summit day and down to Horombo

   Start around midnight, reach Gilman's Point at sunrise and Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Walk down to Horombo Hut.

   • 5,895 m
   • Walking: 12–15 hours
   • Horombo Hut
   • B, L, D
6. Day 6Horombo to Marangu Gate and Moshi

   Walk down to the gate, collect your certificate and drive back to your hotel.

   • 1,860 m
   • Walking: 5–6 hours
   • Hotel in Moshi
   • B, L

Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Joining a group climb? You always pay the 2-person price (US$2,500), even if you travel alone.