6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route.

Lightly Planned by: Big Life Safari Route: Marangu (Coca-Cola Route) — Uhuru Peak Style: Mid-Range | Huts | Private/Small Group Level: Challenging (High Altitude) Budget: $500 per person/day → ~$3,000 per person.

Safari & Trek Overview

This 6-day journey to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) takes you through five climate zones from lush rainforest to arctic summit on the Marangu Route, the only path with hut accommodations. Known for its gradual slopes and scenic trails, the route offers a high chance of summit success, especially with a well-paced 6-day plan.

Travelers will be guided by Big Life Safari’s experienced mountain crew, including certified guides, cooks, and porters. You’ll sleep in shared mountain huts and enjoy hearty, freshly prepared meals daily designed to keep your strength and morale high on the way to the Roof of Africa.

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Day by Day Kilimanjaro Climb Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Kilimanjaro International Airport → Moshi Town

• Meet & greet at airport by Big Life Safari representative
• Transfer to your hotel in Moshi
• Pre-climb briefing and gear check with your mountain guide

Accommodation: *Chanya Lodge* Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,860m) — Mandara Hut (2,700m)

Hiking Time: ~5 hours | Distance: 8 km

• Transfer to Marangu Gate for registration
• Hike through rainforest zone with chances to see blue monkeys & colobus
• Arrive at Mandara Hut, settle in, optional walk to Maundi Crater

Accommodation: Mandara Hut (shared dormitory) Meal Plan: Full Board

Highlight: Lush forest trail and first mountain sunset.

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Day 3: Mandara Hut — Horombo Hut (3,720m)

Hiking Time: ~6 hours | Distance: 11 km

• Climb steadily into heath and moorland
• Views of Mawenzi and the saddle below Kibo Peak
• Arrive at Horombo Hut for acclimatization and rest

Accommodation: Horombo Hut Meal Plan: Full Board

Highlight: Dramatic change in landscape and views of twin peaks

Day 4: Horombo Hut — Kibo Hut (4,703m)

Hiking Time: ~6 hours | Distance: 9.5 km

• Trek across the alpine desert zone
• Reach Kibo Hut, rest, early dinner
• Prepare for the midnight summit push

Accommodation: Kibo Hut Meal Plan: Full Board

Highlight: Stark, moon-like terrain and anticipation for summit night.

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Day 5: Summit Day! Kibo Hut — Uhuru Peak (5,895m) — Horombo Hut

Hiking Time: ~12–14 hours total | Distance: 6 km up + 15 km down

• Midnight departure for the final push to Uhuru Peak via Gilman’s Point
• Reach Stella Point (5,756m) for sunrise, continue to Uhuru Peak
• Celebrate, take photos, descend to Horombo Hut for overnight

Accommodation: Horombo Hut Meal Plan: Full Board

Highlight: You’ve made it to the Roof of Africa!

Day 6: Horombo Hut — Marangu Gate — Moshi

Hiking Time: ~6 hours | Distance: 20 km

• Final descent through forest
• Receive your summit certificates
• Transfer back to Moshi hotel for hot shower and celebration

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation (optional): Chanya Lodge] (if you add post-climb rest)

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✅ What’s Included

• 2 nights in Moshi (before & after trek)
• Park entry fees, rescue fees, and camping/hut fees
• Accommodation in mountain huts (dorm-style)
• Certified English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guide
• Support crew: cook, porters, assistant guides
• All meals on the mountain + drinking water
• Airport transfers (JRO — Moshi — JRO)
• Emergency oxygen & first aid kit
• Big Life Safari support before/during/after the trek

❌ What’s Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fee
• Tips for guides, porters & cook
• Personal gear (boots, sleeping bag — can be rented)
• Travel/medical insurance
• Soft drinks, snacks, energy bars
• Extra night after the climb (can be added)