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Kilimanjaro climb · 5 days, 4 nights

5-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route

The classic hut route to Uhuru Peak

  • 5days
  • Moshistarts
  • 3camp style
  • $2,315per person, 2 travelling
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Overview

Enjoy a remarkable 5-day trek on Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Marangu Route. From the foothills at Marangu Gate to the heights of Horombo and Kibo Huts, this journey takes you through diverse landscapes on your way to Africa’s highest point, Uhuru Peak. The adventure concludes with a descent back through the route and returns to Arusha. This experience offers a powerful combination of natural beauty, altitude, and unforgettable memories.

  • Uhuru Peak

Best time to go

  • Jan: good
  • Feb: good
  • Mar: good
  • Apr: quieter
  • May: quieter
  • Jun: good
  • Jul: good
  • Aug: good
  • Sep: good
  • Oct: good
  • Nov: quieter
  • Dec: good

Meals included

4 breakfasts3 lunches4 dinners

Route

Moshi → Marangu Gate

4 nights

Day by day

Scroll through the days and the map follows you. Tap a day number on the map to jump to it.

  1. Day 1: Arusha to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    Moshi → Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

    Mandara Hut 2,700 m BLD

    1. Depart from Moshi and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through the Marangu village to Marangu Gate (1,860m).

    2. Register Kilimanjaro National Park and complete final preparations as porters and guides organize gear.

    3. Begin your hike through dense rainforest, home to monkeys, birds, and exotic plants. The trail is often muddy— gaiters and poles are helpful.

    4. Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m). Enjoy tea or coffee as you rest and settle in.

    5. Dinner is served, followed by a briefing for the next day.

    Tonight you sleep atMandara Hut · 2,700 m Budget camping

  2. Day 2: Hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

    Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

    Horombo Hut 3,720 m BLD

    1. After breakfast at Mandara Hut (2,700m), begin your ascent through heathland, with views of giant lobelias and groundsels along the trail.

    2. Stop for lunch in the moorland zone, with stunning views of Mawenzi Peak in the distance.

    3. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m), located below the towering Kibo summit. As altitude increases, expect cooler temperatures.

    4. Enjoy hot drinks and rest before dinner.

    5. Dinner is served, followed by your guide’s evening briefing.

    Tonight you sleep atHorombo Hut · 3,720 m Budget camping

  3. Day 3: Hike from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

    Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

    Kibo Hut 4,730 m BLD

    1. Leave Horombo Hut (3,720m) early for a challenging hike of nearly 10 km and 1,000 m ascent to Kibo Hut (4,730m).

    2. Choose the easier lower left route, which is about an hour shorter. Refill water at the last water point (4,130m)—crucial for your summit day.

    3. Arrive at Kibo Hut and rest. Bottled water is available for purchase.

    4. Early dinner is served to prepare you for a midnight start.

    5. Recommended bedtime. Pack essentials like snacks, insulated water, headlamp, and camera for your summit attempt.

    Tonight you sleep atKibo Hut · 4,730 m Budget camping

  4. Day 4: Trek from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

    Horombo Hut 3,720 m BLD

    1. Wake up for a light snack and start your summit attempt from Kibo Hut (4,730m). The climb is tough, but the views at Stella Point (5,685m) and Uhuru Peak (5,895m) are unforgettable.

    2. Reach Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point! Celebrate briefly as the sun rises over the crater rim.

    3. Begin your descent to Horombo Hut (3,720m) through alpine desert and moorland.

    4. Arrive at Horombo Hut for your final night on the mountain. Rest and enjoy a warm meal.

    Tonight you sleep atHorombo Hut · 3,720 m Budget camping

  5. Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

    Horombo Hut → Mandara Hut → Marangu Gate

    End of trip 1,860 m BLD

    1. After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony with your crew, begin your descent from Horombo Hut (3,720m).

    2. Stop for lunch at Mandara Hut (2,700m). Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters.

    3. Continue descending through wet and muddy trails, using gaiters and trekking poles.

    4. Arrive at Marangu Gate (1,860m) to collect your summit certificates.

    5. Meet your vehicle for the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Arusha.

On the mountain

1 night

Mandara Hut

Day 1

2 nights

Horombo Hut

Days 2, 4

1 night

Kibo Hut

Day 3

Prices

In US dollars, per person. The more of you travel together, the less each person pays.

Travellers

—per person

—in total

Book at this price
Start datesSolo1 tent2 people1 tent3 people2 tents4 people2 tents5 people3 tents6 people3 tents
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026$3,083$2,315$2,141$2,025$1,992$1,915
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027$3,083$2,315$2,141$2,025$1,992$1,915

What is included

Included

  • Transport
  • From your hotel in Arusha to the trailhead into Kilimanjaro National Park then back to your hotel.
  • Mount Kilimanjaro National Park entry fee
  • Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping / hut fees
  • All fresh and nutritious meals on the mountain
  • Snacks
  • Purified drinking water
  • Sleeping mat
  • Medical equipment (pulse oximeter and emergency oxygen)
  • Arrangement of any rental equipment if required
  • Mountain Crew
  • 2 Qualified experienced English-speaking guides
  • Experienced cook
  • Porters
  • Climb certificate
  • You will receive a Kilimanjaro certificate if you reach any of the three Kilimanjaro summits, i.e. Gilman’s Point, Stella Point or Uhuru Peak. With a responsible tour operator, proper preparation on your end prior to the trek, and physical fitness level, this is absolutely possible with us.

Not included

  • Traveller’s Insurance
  • It is highly recommended that you buy traveller’s insurance for your Kilimanjaro adventure since this protects you from unpredictable circumstances. Your insurance should cover the following categories:
  • Delayed, cancelled or interrupted flights and other delays
  • Overseas medical expenses
  • Emergency rescues
  • Lost or damaged luggage
  • A travel Insurance for hiking up to an elevation of 6,000 meters is an important requirement.
  • Your internal flights
  • Tanzania Visa
  • It costs $100 per person for US citizens and $50 for all other Nationalities. You can visit Tanzania’s ambassador office in your country or visit www.eservices.immigtation.go.tz to apply online.
  • Your Personal Gear
  • Mostly your outfit (cloths for climbing)
  • If you wish to hire all or some of your gears, kindly keep in mind that the expenses are not included in your package price and therefore extra charges will apply.
  • Crew Tip
  • Tipping on Mt. Kilimanjaro is an essential way of expressing gratitude for the services one receives from the crew. We suggest an amount of $250 - $300 per person to be shared by the whole team. You’re free to give more or less of the suggested amount; it is never compulsory.
  • Personal & Medical Items
  • Your international Flights
  • Any changes done by you during safari
  • Laundry services at your booked hotel
  • Mandatory tourism insurance fee of USD 44 per person (payable upon checking in at the Airport)

Book this trip

Tell us your dates and how many are travelling. We confirm availability and send you an invoice with every detail.

Booking terms

50% deposit to confirm, balance at the start of the safari or by bank transfer a week before. Card or PayPal payments carry the handling fee (usually 5–8%).

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