About This Journey
The 6 Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb is a classic route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and is well known for its permanent mountain hut accommodation.
The route begins at Marangu Gate and passes through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and high altitude summit terrain before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa.
Compared with the 5 day itinerary, the 6 Day Marangu Route includes an additional acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. This gives climbers more time to adjust to altitude before continuing toward Kibo Hut and the summit.
Professional mountain guides, porters, meals, drinking water and essential safety equipment support you throughout the climb.
What Makes This Trip Special
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route
Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters
Extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut
Stay in permanent mountain huts
Trek through rainforest, moorland and alpine desert
Enjoy views of Kibo and Mawenzi
Visit the Zebra Rocks area during acclimatization
Reach Gilman's Point on the crater rim
Experience sunrise near the summit
Professional Kilimanjaro guides and support crew
Meals and drinking water included
Emergency oxygen and first aid equipment
Summit certificate after successful completion
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
Your 6 Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb begins at Marangu Gate.
After registration and park formalities, start trekking through the lush tropical rainforest.
The trail climbs gradually through dense vegetation where monkeys and mountain birds may sometimes be seen.
After approximately four to five hours, arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, continue through the upper forest and enter Kilimanjaro's open moorland zone.
On clear days, the trail provides excellent views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo.
Continue steadily uphill until you reach Horombo Hut, where you will spend the night.
Day three is dedicated to acclimatization.
After breakfast, take a gradual hike toward Zebra Rocks or the Mawenzi area before returning to Horombo Hut.
The purpose of this walk is to gain altitude during the day and return to a lower elevation to sleep.
This extra acclimatization day is one of the main advantages of choosing the 6 Day Marangu Route.
After returning to Horombo Hut, rest and prepare for the trek to Kibo Hut.
After breakfast, leave Horombo Hut and continue toward Kibo Hut.
The trail crosses the high altitude plateau between Mawenzi and Kibo known as The Saddle.
Vegetation becomes very limited as you enter the alpine desert.
Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon. Your guide will conduct a summit briefing and check your clothing, headlamp, gloves and other summit equipment.
After an early dinner, rest before beginning the summit attempt around midnight.
The summit attempt begins around midnight.
Climb slowly through steep volcanic terrain toward Gilman's Point at approximately 5,685 meters.
From Gilman's Point, continue around the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.
After reaching the highest point in Africa, take photographs and begin descending.
Return to Kibo Hut for a short rest and meal before continuing down to Horombo Hut for your final mountain night.
After breakfast, begin your final descent through the moorland.
Continue past Mandara Hut and re-enter Kilimanjaro's rainforest.
The trek finishes at Marangu Gate, where successful climbers receive their Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
You will then transfer back to your hotel, completing your 6 Day Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees
- Hut accommodation fees
- Rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides
- Assistant guides where required
- Mountain cook and porters
- Mountain hut accommodation
- Meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Emergency oxygen
- Pulse oximeter
- First aid kit
- Hotel to mountain gate transfer
- Mountain gate to hotel transfer
- Government taxes
- Summit certificate
- Airport pickup and hotel accommodation where included in the confirmed package
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Hiking boots
- Trekking poles unless rented
- Personal medication
- Personal snacks and drinks
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Additional hotel nights
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Uhuru Peak is 5,895 meters above sea level and is the highest point in Africa.
The 6 day itinerary includes an additional acclimatization day at Horombo Hut, giving climbers more time to adjust to altitude.
No. Marangu uses permanent mountain huts.
The 6 Day Marangu Route includes five mountain nights.
Yes. Meals are included from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 6.
Yes. Drinking water is provided throughout the trek.
Yes. A warm sleeping bag is required for the mountain huts.
Yes. Selected equipment such as sleeping bags, jackets, trekking poles, gaiters and hiking boots can normally be rented.
The route is non-technical and can be suitable for first time high altitude trekkers who are physically prepared.
No technical mountaineering experience is normally required.
The summit attempt normally begins from Kibo Hut around midnight.
