Marangu Route
Marangu Route 5 Days Schedule
Day 0 Briefing at your hotel
Day 1 Marangu Gate (1700 m) → Mandara Hut (2700 m)
The trek begins through lush rainforest before reaching Mandara Hut, surrounded by scenic grasslands.
Day 2 Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3700 m)
The trail transitions into alpine moorland, offering breathtaking views of the mountain.
Day 3 Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut (4700 m)
A dramatic change in landscape as trekkers enter the volcanic desert, preparing for the final ascent.
Day 4 Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Horombo Hut (3700 m)
A midnight trek to the summit via Gilman’s Point, culminating in a stunning sunrise at Uhuru Peak.
Day 5 Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate (1700 m) → hotel
A rewarding descent back to the starting point, marking the completion of the journey.
Marangu Route 6 Days Schedule
Day 0 Briefing at your hotel
Day 1 Marangu Gate (1700 m) → Mandara Hut (2700 m)
The trek begins through lush rainforest before reaching Mandara Hut, surrounded by scenic grasslands.
Day 2 Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut (3700 m)
The trail transitions into alpine moorland, offering breathtaking views of the mountain.
Day 3 Stay at Horonbo Hut
This day is for acclimatization. We will go to Zebra rock and come back to the hut.
Day 4 Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut (4700 m)
A dramatic change in landscape as trekkers enter the volcanic desert, preparing for the final ascent.
Day 5 Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Horombo Hut (3700 m)
A midnight trek to the summit via Gilman’s Point, culminating in a stunning sunrise at Uhuru Peak.
Day 6 Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate (1700 m) → hotel
A rewarding descent back to the starting point, marking the completion of the journey.