Day-to-day fior the six days Kilimanjaro hiking group tour, a group depart from Moshi to Kilimanjaro - Marangu route for 6 days as follows: Day 1: Mandara hut, Day 2: Horombo hut, Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo, Day 4: Kibo hut, Day 5: Summit hut, Day 6: Marangu Gate then drive back to Moshi-town. The 6-day Marangu route is among of the best tour package for both beginners, with some experience in Hiking and mountaineers. This 6-day schedule is common for both styles of climbing: Group Join and Private Tour.
After arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport you will meet your Tanzania Safari Radar driver-guide waiting for you with a smile; relax and enjoy your drive as you’re transferred to the hotel in Moshi. Get some rest as you prepare yourself for an amazing adventure of 6 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro climbing.
Moshi Overnight: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
BUDGET LODGES
MID-RANGE LODGES
LUXURY LODGES
Immediately after breakfast in your hotel, the driver will pick you up and make your first spot in the office for briefing and gear check. There after we will drive to marangu gate for about 45 minutes and officially commence our trek through beautiful tropical rain forest which will lead us to mandara hut. Along the way you may spot blue monkeys and colobus monkeys.
Depart by Join your group in ascending to Shira Camp, from glades of rain forest and proceed on an ascending path, crossing the little valley trekking along a step rocky ridge, covered with heather till the ridge ends.
This day is special for acclimatization, there will be an option of a short hike to mawenzi hut which will only take about 4 hours, and it is highly recommended for acclimatization. You will have an early rest and prepare for the next day schedule.
We'll begin our gradual climb to kibo hut and along the way we’ll pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is between kibo and mawenzi. After reaching kibo dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 02:00am
round 2:00 am you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous hike to the uhuru peak will begin. We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to uhuru peak; the highest peak in Africa. After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent. We’ll have lunch at kibo and after that head to horombo for dinner and a night rest. The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be very cold, pay attention to your guide and do not rush.
We’ll depart from horombo and start our descent through moorland to mandara hut. Proceed descending through the lush green forest to marangu gate a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in moshi. The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.
Accommodation: (OPTIONAL)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight stay – Moshi Town
