From Moshi in Tanzania: 6 Days Group Mid-Range Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route

MOSHI - MARANGU GATE (1,800 m) TO MANDARA HUTS (2,743 m)

• Elevation Gain: 943m (3,000ft) 

• Distance: 7km 

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours 

An early wake-up and breakfast start your day before we drive to Marangu Gate. After registration, the trek through lush rainforest begins. You’ll encounter blue monkeys and exotic birds along the way. A picnic lunch at Kisambioni is followed by a hike to Mandara Huts. If you're feeling up for it, a short hike to Maundi Crater offers stunning views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak.

MANDARA HUTS TO HOROMBO HUTS (3,720 m)

• Elevation Gain: 977m (3,200ft) 

• Distance: 11km 

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours 

After an early breakfast, we leave the rainforest behind and venture into the moorland zone, filled with giant lobelias and unique rock formations. Enjoy a scenic lunch at Kambi ya Taanu before reaching Horombo Huts for an overnight stay.

ACCLIMATIZATION DAY – HOROMBO HUTS

• Elevation Gain & Loss: 880m (2,900ft) 

• Distance: 8km 

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours 

We start early for a relaxed hike to Mawenzi Huts for acclimatization for a stunning view of Kibo Peak. Enjoy a picnic lunch and then descend back to Horombo Huts for the night, allowing your body time to acclimatize.

HOROMBO HUTS TO KIBO HUTS (4,750 m)

• Elevation Gain: 1,030m (3,380ft) 

• Distance: 10km 

• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours 

After breakfast, we begin the trek into the alpine desert zone. The terrain becomes rocky, and the vegetation sparse. After a lunch break near Middle Red Hill, we’ll continue across the Kilimanjaro Saddle to reach Kibo Huts, where you'll rest before summit night.

SUMMIT DAY – KIBO HUTS TO UHURU PEAK (5,895m) & DESCEND TO HOROMBO HUTS

• Elevation Gain: 1,145m (3,760ft) 

• Elevation Loss: 2,175m (7,140ft) 

• Distance: 18km 

• Hiking Time: 11-13 hours 

An early breakfast kicks off summit day! Starting at midnight, we begin the climb to Uhuru Peak under a star-filled sky. We reach Gillman’s Point (5,681m) after about five hours, then continue to Uhuru Peak. After capturing sunrise photos, we descend to Kibo Huts, then continue to Horombo Huts for a well-earned rest.

HOROMBO HUTS TO MARANGU GATE (1,800m) & RETURN TO MOSHI

• Elevation Loss: 1,920m (6,295ft) 

• Distance: 19km 

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours 

After breakfast, we start the descent through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. Once at the gate, you'll receive your summit certificate—a well-deserved reward for your achievement! We’ll stop for a refreshing drink before returning to Panama Hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and a relaxing evening. Looking for more adventure? We can arrange budget-friendly safaris to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire, or even a Zanzibar beach escape.

MOSHI TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JRO)

After breakfast, depending on your time, you will be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).