6 Days / 5 Nights Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

After breakfast, transfer to the Marangu Gate, the starting point of the trek. Complete park registration formalities and meet your trekking team, including guides, porters, and cooks. Begin the trek through lush rainforest, following a well-marked trail towards Mandara Hut. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and keep an eye out for wildlife, including monkeys and exotic bird species. Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700 meters / 8,858 feet) in the afternoon and relax at camp. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

After breakfast, continue your ascent through the rainforest, leaving the lush vegetation behind as you ascend into the heathland zone. Stop for lunch at Maundi Crater, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Continue trekking to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters / 12,205 feet), your accommodation for the night. Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing to the higher altitude. Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

Today is a rest day at Horombo Hut to aid acclimatization and allow your body to adjust to the altitude. You can choose to relax at camp or take a short acclimatization hike to Zebra Rocks or the surrounding area. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the next day's ascent. Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

fter breakfast, continue your trek towards Kibo Hut, the final camp before the summit. Ascend through the alpine desert zone, passing through the "Saddle" between Mount Kilimanjaro's two peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi. Stop for lunch at a designated spot along the trail. Arrive at Kibo Hut (4,703 meters / 15,430 feet) in the afternoon and rest at camp. Prepare your equipment and clothing for the summit attempt. Dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Hut.

Wake up before midnight for a light breakfast and begin the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning. Ascend slowly and steadily, following the rocky trail towards Gilman's Point (5,681 meters / 18,638 feet), the crater rim. Witness a breathtaking sunrise as you continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters / 19,341 feet), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Celebrate your achievement at the summit and take in the stunning panoramic views. Descend back to Kibo Hut for a rest and hot meal before continuing down to Horombo Hut. Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy a well-deserved rest. Dinner and overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

After breakfast, descend from Horombo Hut through the heathland and rainforest zones. Stop for lunch at Mandara Hut and sign out at the Marangu Gate, officially marking the end of your trek. Receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your trekking team. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and celebratory dinner. Overnight stay in Moshi.

After breakfast, transfer to Airport for your departure flight or continue with your onward travel plans.