6 Days Scaling Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route

Embark on a breathtaking 6 day kilimanjaro hike via Marangu route Unforgettable adventure and stunning views await

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6 Days Scaling Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route package

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day journey up Mount Kilimanjaro marangu route, where lush rainforests give way to breathtaking alpine landscapes. Guided by expert mountaineers, this hiking adventure offers a harmonious blend of nature and challenge, leading you through diverse terrains to reach the iconic uhuru peak. As you ascend, immerse yourself in the rhythm of the mountain, culminating in a triumphant summit of Africa highest point.

Tour highlights

  • Day 1 : Depart from Moshi and drive from Marangu gate to Mandara Huts
  • Day 2 : Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut- Next Hiking day
  • Day 3 : Acclimatization at Horombo Hut and Mawenzi Ridge back to Horombo
  • Day 4 : Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut- Continue ascent
  • Day 5 : Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts
  • Day 6 : Descend from, Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate to Moshi
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Day 1  :  Depart from Moshi and drive from Marangu gate to Mandara Huts


Depart from Moshi and drive to Marangu Gate. Register at the gate and begin your hike through the lush rainforest. Look out for wildlife along the way. After a 4-5 hour hike, arrive at Mandara Huts. Rest, enjoy tea or coffee, and explore Maundy Crater.
Accommodation for day 1
  • Mandara Hut
Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 2  :  Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut- Next Hiking day


    Start the day with breakfast and pack up for the next leg of your journey. Hike through rainforest glades and ascend through heath land, enjoying views of giant lobelias and groundsels. Stop for lunch and admire the views of Mawenzi. Reach Horombo Huts by afternoon and settle in for the night.
    Accommodation for day 2
    • Horombo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 3  :  Acclimatization at Horombo Hut and Mawenzi Ridge back to Horombo


    Take a rest day at Horombo Huts for acclimatization. Optionally, hike to Mawenzi Ridge for breathtaking views of Kibo and Mawenzi. Return to Horombo Huts for rest and dinner.
    Accommodation for day 3
    • Horombo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
  • Horombo Hut Horombo Hut Horombo Hut Horombo Hut

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    Day 4  :  Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut- Continue ascent


    Continue your ascent through dwindling heath land and enter the moonscape of the Saddle. Cross the large saddle and marvel at the summit hike ahead. Arrive at Kibo Huts and prepare for the summit day.
    Accommodation for day 4
    • Kibo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 5  :  Summit Day - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts


    Begin your summit ascent before dawn, hiking steep scree or snow. Reach Gillman's Point on the crater rim, and then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. Enjoy the magnificent sunrise and take in the views. Descend to Kibo Huts for lunch, rest, and collect your belongings. Cross the saddle back to Horombo Huts for dinner and sleep.
    Accommodation for day 5
    • Horombo Hut
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 6  :  Descend from, Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate to Moshi


    Descend through the moorland to Mandara Huts and have lunch. Continue your descent through lush forest to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificates and drive back to Moshi. Celebrate your achievement and bid farewell to your guides and porters.
    Accommodation for day 6
    • Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Drinking water
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    Costs for 6 Days Scaling Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route

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    UNIVERSAL GROUP ADVENTURES

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