5 Days Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

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Day 1: 18-Oct-2025

Arusha transfer to Marangu Gate for hike to Mandara Hut

You will be picked up by our Driver/Guide and transfered to Marangu Gate to Start your Adventurous 5 hours Hike towards Mandara Hut.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Marangu Gate (1860m) To Mandara Hut (2700m)

After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. Onc... READ MORE

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Day 2: 19-Oct-2025

Mandara Hut Hike To Horombo Hut

Your day starts with an early breakfast. After leaving Mandara Hut, you'll pass the timberline and enter the heath and moor zone. In about 4 to 6 hours, you'll reach Horombo Hut at 3700m, where you'll enjoy stunning views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the Masai steppe.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Mandara Hut (2700m) To Horombo Hut (3700m)

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach th... READ MORE

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Day 3: 20-Oct-2025

Horombo Hut Hike To Kibo Hut

Today's long and tough stage follows a well-built trail past the Last Water point and across the saddle, a nearly vegetation-less plateau connecting Kibo and Mawenzi. After reaching Kibo Hut in about 5 to 6 hours, you'll have an early evening meal and go to bed early, as the night will be short.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Horombo Hut (3700m) To Kibo Hut (4700m)

Todayâ€™s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the â€œLast Water point�... READ MORE

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Day 4: 21-Oct-2025

Touch The Roof Of Africa - Kibo to Uhuru Peak

Today is the Big Day—the summit stage. Starting around midnight, you'll pass Hans Meyer Cave (5220m) and reach Gillman's Point (5681m) at sunrise. After another 1-2 hours, you'll arrive at Uhuru Peak (5895m). Returning to Kibo Hut, you'll enjoy a warm meal and a short break before descending to Horombo Hut.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Hike To The Top Of Mt Kilimanjaro

Today is â€œThe Big Dayâ€ - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around mid... READ MORE

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Day 5: 22-Oct-2025

Horombo to Marangu Gate to Arusha

After the challenging and thrilling Kilimanjaro Hike, proceed down to Marangu Gate and transfer to your Accommodation where you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

DAY ACTIVITIES

Horombo Hut (3700m) To Marangu Gate (1860m)

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunc... READ MORE

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ITINERARY RATES: for: 18-Oct-2025

Tour Start Date: 18-Oct-2025

Number Of Adults: 6

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Uhuru Peak - Mt Kilimanjaro
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Uhuru Peak - Mt Kilimanjaro

Tucked away in Tanzania, East Africa, there's a truly amazing spot that calls out to all the daring souls out there – Uhuru Peak on Mt Kilimanjaro. Towering high at 19,341 feet above sea level, it proudly claims the title of Africa's highest point, with a beauty that's simply enchanting.

Your journey to Uhuru Peak unfolds like a magical tapestry of landscapes. Starting low, you'll wander through vibrant rainforests, alive with bird songs and playful Colobus monkeys. Moving higher, you'll cross over into an otherworldly alpine desert, where strange rock formations and ancient lava shapes paint a surreal picture that's both spooky and captivating.

Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro isn't just about breathtaking views – it's your chance to catch glimpses of wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, leopards, and buffalos as you trek through the forests. These encounters serve as a beautiful reminder of our deep connection to nature, a bond often overlooked in our busy lives.

Pressing on towards Uhuru Peak, you'll enter a world of profound silence, broken only by your footsteps and heartbeat. The air thins, the cold nips at you, and the vastness of it all can feel a bit overwhelming. Yet with each step upward, you edge closer to the lofty summit where sky and earth, physical and spiritual, blend into one.

Standing atop Uhuru Peak is a memory that'll stick with you forever. From the peak, as you gaze over rugged landscapes stretching endlessly, a sense of pride and accomplishment washes over you. It's a view of nature's raw beauty at its most unfiltered, a sight reserved for the lucky few who venture here.

For the best experience, plan your visit during the dry season, usually from July to October. The weather is mild, the skies clear, and the trekking conditions are at their best. Just remember, Kilimanjaro can be challenging and unpredictable, so proper preparation and acclimatization are keys to a successful summit attempt.

In essence, the allure of Uhuru Peak and Mt Kilimanjaro goes beyond words. It's a place of pure beauty where nature's might shines brightest, and where climbers are tested in body, mind, and spirit. So if you seek an adventure that pushes your limits and leaves you in awe, look no further than the grand heights of Uhuru Peak – a place where incredible stories are made.

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