5-day Marangu route to the summit of Kilimanjaro via the Mandara, Kibo & Horombo huts

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our professional driver will take you to Moshi town, where you will spend the remaining day. We will also give you a short briefing about your upcoming trek. You may spend your day at the Hotel or hang around Moshi (taxi ride may be necessary).

After breakfast, we will make a short journey from your hotel in Moshi to the National Park gate, for the necessary formalities at the entrance. We start the climb through a fascinating tropical rainforest. We reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight stay. An alternative is to simply rest and relax enjoying the view of the beautiful forest around the camp.
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours hiking.

Today the first part of the hike is a steep ascent through a forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.

Today we climb very gradually towards the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours trek will be carried at a slow pace until we reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where we will spend the night in a comfortable hut. Bear in mind there is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing and preparing for the final ascent before a very early night.
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

We wake up before midnight in darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. Some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s (5,685 m). We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend fast to Kiko Hut, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, continuing our descent until we reach Horombo Hut.
Kibo Hut to Kilimanjaro ummit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 13-15 hours trekking time.

Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight.
Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).

After saying bye to our team in operation then  you need a private departure transfer, which is included, from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight, unless you want to join us on another safari or any other option.