6-Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Marangu Route The best tour 2025/2026/2027
6-Day Kilimanjaro Hiking – Marangu Route: The Best Tour for 2025/2026/2027
The 6-day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route is a perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and breathtaking scenery. Known for its gradual ascent and the only route with hut accommodations, this tour offers a well-balanced climb suitable for both beginner and experienced hikers. Here’s an optimized itinerary for the best hiking experience to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour Highlights
Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights on the Mountain
Route: Marangu Route (also called the “Coca-Cola” route)
Accommodation: Mountain huts with bunk beds
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Success Rate: High with an extra acclimatization day
Group Size: Small groups for personalized attention
Full Package Overview
Day By Day Tour Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrival: Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your hotel in Moshi.
Briefing: Meet your guide for an overview of the trek and a gear check.
Overnight Stay: Comfortable hotel in Moshi, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Moshi – Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Mandara Hut (2,700m)
Trekking Time: 4–5 hours | Distance: 8km
Begin your hike from Marangu Gate, trekking through lush rainforest.
You may spot Colobus monkeys and exotic birdlife.
Arrive at Mandara Hut for your first overnight stay in the mountains.
Overnight: Mandara Hut.
Day 3: Mandara Hut (2,700m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Trekking Time: 6–7 hours | Distance: 12km
As you leave the rainforest, you enter the moorland zone with stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Overnight: Horombo Hut, situated in a picturesque valley.
Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Acclimatization Day
Take an additional day at Horombo Hut to acclimatize.
Acclimatization Hike: Optional hike to Zebra Rocks (4,000m) to help adjust to the altitude.
Enjoy a relaxed day while preparing for the higher altitudes ahead.
Overnight: Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours | Distance: 10km
Trek through the barren high-altitude desert, passing the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Rest at Kibo Hut to prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Overnight: Kibo Hut.
Day 6: Kibo Hut (4,700m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Trekking Time to Summit: 6–8 hours | Distance to Summit: 6km
Descent Time to Horombo: 5–6 hours | Descent Distance: 15km
Around midnight, start your final push to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Reach Uhuru Peak in time for a stunning sunrise at the Roof of Africa.
After celebrating your achievement, descend back to Kibo Hut for a rest, then continue to Horombo Hut.
Overnight: Horombo Hut.
Day 7: Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Moshi
Trekking Time: 6–7 hours | Distance: 20km
A long but rewarding descent back through the rainforest to Marangu Gate.
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Moshi.
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Package Inclusion & Exclusions
Tour Inclusions
- Guide, Porters
- Park Fees, Tax
- Gate transfer
- Crew wages
- Environment fees
- During the climb you will be camping throughout you climb!
- Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners
- Drinking water
- Cook
Visas
Flights
Tipping the crew
Why Choose the 6-Day Marangu Route?
High Success Rate: The extra acclimatization day makes the 6-day route ideal for reaching the summit.
Comfortable Mountain Huts: Sleep in dormitory-style huts, which provide shelter and bedding.
Best for Beginners: This route is less demanding and offers the best infrastructure for first-time climbers.
Incredible Scenery: Trek through five distinct climatic zones, from tropical rainforest to alpine desert.
Best Time to Climb
2025, 2026, and 2027 Availability: Prime trekking months are January-March and June-October, providing clear skies and comfortable temperatures.
