Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing: 6 Days Marangu Route
Six days up and down Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route, sleeping in huts and finishing at Uhuru Peak
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Tour Overview
This is a 6-day, 5-night climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on the Marangu Route. You walk from Marangu Gate through rainforest and moorland to alpine desert, then make the summit climb to Gillman's Point and Uhuru Peak. Every night is spent in a hut: Mandara, Horombo and Kibo. The pace is steady. The first days are trekking days between huts, and day 3 is an acclimatization hike from Horombo Hut towards Mawenzi Hut before you return to Horombo for the night. Day 4 takes you across the Saddle to Kibo Hut, and the summit climb follows on day 5, starting at midnight, with the descent back to Horombo Hut the same day. On day 6 you walk down through cloud forest to Marangu Gate, then take a vehicle transfer back to Arusha. The trip suits first-time trekkers who want a hut-based route.
Our take
Expect dormitory-style huts with mattressed beds rather than private rooms. You register at the gate, where t-shirts and sodas are sold, and a vehicle takes you back to Arusha at the end.
Who it's for
This trip suits first-time trekkers who want to climb Kilimanjaro with hut accommodation rather than a tent. It is not a gentle walk, so it is a poor fit for anyone who does not want steep climbing, high altitude and a midnight start.
Difficulty notes
The ascent is steep and takes place at high altitude, with long hiking days and rocky switchbacks. The summit climb begins at midnight. On the descent the trail can be slippery.
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