6 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro Marangu
Time climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Experience the ultimate Kilimanjaro climb with our expert-guided 6-day Machame Route — the perfect balance of acclimatization, scenery, and summit success.
Minimum age: 10+
Adventure awaits! Children aged 10 and up can join the trek with proper preparation, guidance, and parental supervision.
Expert Guides
Our knowledgeable guides will enrich your experience with insights into Tanzania's ecosystems and cultures.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,800m / 5,900ft) → Mandara Hut (2,700m / 8,860ft)
- Distance: ~8 km (~5 miles)
- Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
- Elevation Gain: +900m (+2,950ft)
Start your Kilimanjaro climb at Marangu Gate , entering through the lush rainforest. The trail winds through dense vegetation with opportunities to spot wildlife. Arrive at Mandara Hut , the first of the mountain’s A-frame huts, nestled in a clearing.
Day 2
Mandara Hut (2,700m / 8,860ft) → Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft)
- Distance: ~12 km (~7.5 miles)
- Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
- Elevation Gain: +1,020m (+3,350ft)
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the open moorland zone. The path becomes steeper as you ascend through heath and alpine terrain. Arrive at Horombo Hut , a larger and busier camp offering panoramic views and good acclimatization potential.
Day 3
Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft)
- Optional Hike: Up to Zebra Rocks (4,050m / 13,300ft) or Lower Kibo (4,200m / 13,780ft)
- Distance: 3–5 hours round trip
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
- Elevation Gain:+330m to +480m (+1,080ft to +1,575ft)
This is your acclimatization day , essential for adjusting to the altitude. Take a guided hike to higher elevations then return to sleep at Horombo Hut — a key strategy for improving summit success.
Day 4
Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft) → Kibo Hut (4,700m / 15,420ft)
- Distance: ~14 km (~8.7 miles)
- Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
- Elevation Gain:+690m (+2,264ft)
Ascend across the Saddle , a barren stretch between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes stark and otherworldly as you approach Kibo Hut , located at the base of the final summit push. Rest early and prepare for an overnight summit attempt.
Day 5
Kibo Hut (4,700m / 15,420ft) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,340ft) → Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft)
- Distance:~21 km (~13 miles)
- Hiking Time: 12–16 hours
- Elevation Gain/loss: +1,195m / -2,175m (+3,920ft / -7,135ft)
Begin your summit attempt around midnight , trekking steeply toward Gilmans Point or Stella Point on the crater rim, then onward to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa. Descend back to Horombo Hut for the night.
Day 6
Horombo Hut (3,720m / 12,200ft) → Marangu Gate (1,800m / 5,900ft) → Moshi/Arusha
- Distance:~20 km (~12.5 miles)
- Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
- Elevation Loss:-1,920m (-6,300ft)
Descend through the moorland and back into the forest, enjoying sweeping views along the way. Arrive at Marangu Gate , where you'll receive your summit certificate . Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha to celebrate your achievement.
Includes
- All transfers
- Professional and experienced mountain guide, cook and porters
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Rescue fees
- Clean purified water
- Accommodation before climbing
- All entry fees
- All meals during your trekking
- Large portion of fresh healthy nutritious food
Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees ($50 -$100, varies by nationality)
- Sleeping bags, bring your own sleeping bag but still you can rent it in Arusha at reasonable
- Gratitude’s for Kilimanjaro climbing crews
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses ((e.g. laundry bills, telephone bills, beverages etc.))
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional activities