6-DAY KILIMANJARO HIKING – MARANGU ROUTE

Day 0: Arrival in Arusha

• Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

• Transfer to Summit Lodge, Arusha

• Briefing and equipment check with your mountain guide

• Overnight at Summit Lodge

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,860m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)

• Drive to Marangu Gate (3–4 hrs)

• Hike through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut

• Distance: 8 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs

• Overnight at Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (3,720m)

• Trek through moorland with scenic views of Kilimanjaro peaks

• Distance: 12 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs

• Overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 3: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (4,703m)

• Trek across the alpine desert zone to Kibo Hut

• Distance: 10 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs

• Overnight at Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut – Summit (Uhuru Peak, 5,895m) – Horombo Hut

• Midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point

• Descend back to Horombo Hut

• Distance: 21 km | Duration: 12–14 hrs

• Overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 5: Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)

• Rest day for acclimatization

• Optional short hike to Zebra Rocks or nearby trails

• Overnight at Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Arusha

• Final descent through rainforest to Marangu Gate

• Transfer back to Arusha

• Optional overnight at Summit Lodge

• Drop-off at airport or hotel