6 JOURS MARANGU KILIMANJARO TREK EN GROUPE ( 25 FEB AU 04 MARS 2025)

You will be transferred by road from the town of Moshi (09:00) to the Marangu gate. After check-in, you will hike today through the mountain rainforest area with your guide. You may encounter wildlife such as colobus monkeys and some bird and plant species on your way to the Mandara hut. After a break, you'll hike to the rim of the Maundi crater, with spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak. Later, you'll return to Mandara hut.

Approximate distance by car: 1-2 hours
Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 7km / 4.5mi
Starting altitude: 1860m or 6100ft

Final altitude: 2775m or 9105ft
Highest altitude reached: 2775m or 9105ft

Altitude +gain / -loss: +915m or +3005ft
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Today's hike is a little longer than the previous day's and takes you out of the rainforest and into the heather and moorland zone, climbing through a landscape that has changed. The day begins to resemble a mountain hike, with the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi looming in the background on a clear day. You may encounter birds along the way and, finally, the gigantic Kilimanjaro, unique in the park.

Approximate distance by car: None
Approximate trekking time: 5-6 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 11km / 7mi
Starting altitude: 2775m or 9105ft

Final altitude: 3700m or 12140ft
Highest altitude reached: 3700m or 12140ft

Altitude +gain / -loss: +925m or +3035ft
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Today's hike is designed for acclimatization and takes you over the jagged peaks of the Mawenzi cone (Kilimanjaro's third summit, which is not usually climbed) to the edge of the Mawenzi ridge. The alpine desert landscape offers breathtaking views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, before descending through heather and moorland to the Horombo huts for a second night.

Approximate distance by car: None Approximate trekking time: 3-5 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 10km / 6mi Starting altitude: 3700m or 12140ft

Final altitude: 3700m or 12140ft Highest altitude reached: 4390m or 14400ft

Altitude gain / loss: +-690m or +-2260ft Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Today's hike takes you directly to the Kibo cone, climbing steadily through alpine desert. The landscape changes dramatically as you leave behind the heather and moorland area and move onto the arid saddle (the hollow between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks). You reach the hut in time to rest up for your summit attempt this evening.

Approximate distance by car: Approximate trekking time: 5-7 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 12km / 7.5mi Starting altitude: 3700m or 12140ft

Final altitude: 4703m or 15430ft Highest altitude reached: 4703m or 15430ft

Altitude gain / loss: +1003m or +3290ft Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

In the early morning (around 00:00), you begin your final ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak through the arctic zone. The trek is a steep hike over volcanic scree in the cold dark night, and proceeds at a slow zigzag pace to Gilman's Point (5681m or 18640ft), which is your first stop on the rim of the Kibo crater. From here, a short (but challenging) hike takes you past Stella Point (the first stop on the crater rim for those climbing from Barafu camp / the southern circuit) and on to Uhuru Peak (5895m or 19341ft), Africa's highest point. You won't usually spend much time at the summit due to the extreme altitude, and will return to base camp for breakfast/brunch. After stowing your gear, you'll continue the descent through alpine desert, heather and moorland, where you'll stop for the night.

Approximate distance by car: Approximate trekking time: 14-18 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 21km / 13mi Starting altitude: 4703m or 15430ft

Final altitude: 3700m or 12220ft Highest altitude reached: 5895m or 19431ft

Altitude +gain / -loss: +1192m or 4001ft / -2195m or -7211ft Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch, dinner

Your last day on Kilimanjaro is a descent through the southeastern rainforest zone to the Marangu Gate, where our vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the town of Moshi. The team will usually leave you at the Marangu gate, and this is the perfect opportunity to say goodbye and hand over your optional tip to the team as a thank you.

Approximate driving distance: 1 hour Approximate trekking time: 5-7 hours

Approximate trekking distance: 17km / 10.5mi Starting altitude: 3700m or 12220ft

Final altitude: 1860m or 6100ft Highest altitude reached: 3700m or 12220ft

Altitude +gain / -loss: -1840mor-6120ft Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch or lunch