4 Days Group Luxury Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route from Moshi in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)

Kilimanjaro Marangu gate (5,500 ft / 1,700 m) to Horombo Huts (12,100 ft / 3,700 m)

Stretch: 18 km

Hike time: 10-12 hours

Climatic Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals: L, D

Shelter: Horombo Huts

After breakfast, you'll drive for 45 minutes to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to complete your registration before starting the climb. The hike begins through a dense rainforest, leading to Mandara Huts. A short detour to Maundi Crater provides stunning views over Northern Tanzania and Kenya. As you ascend past the forest, the trail opens into moorland on the way to Horombo Huts, with impressive sights of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Watch for unique plants such as giant lobelias and groundsels along the route.

Horombo Huts (12,100 ft / 3,700 m) to Kibo Huts (15,400 ft / 4,700 m)

Stretch: 10 km

Hike time: 6-8 hours

Climatic Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: B, L, D

Shelter: Kibo Huts

As we climb the Marangu route, we pass the final water source and enter Kilimanjaro’s saddle, located between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The path begins in the upper heathland but soon changes into a barren, lunar-like terrain. Here, you’ll take a break, enjoy a meal, and get ready for the upcoming summit push.

Kibo Huts (15,400 ft / 4,700 m to) to Summit (19,300 ft / 5,895 m) then Horombo Huts (12,100 ft / 3,700 m)

Stretch: 4 km up / 14 km down

Hike time: 10-15 hours

Climatic Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: B, L, D

Shelter: Horombo Huts

In the early hours between midnight and 2:00 am, you embark on your final ascent, climbing steep, loose scree to reach Gilman’s Point. From there, you proceed to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The breathtaking views throughout the climb are unforgettable. Be sure to take photos at the summit to share with your loved ones. It will be very cold until you start descending, so dressing warmly is essential. Move slowly (“pole pole”) and maintain a positive attitude—this approach will help you overcome Kilimanjaro’s most challenging section, filled with numerous switchbacks. After reaching the summit, you’ll descend to Kibo for rest and lunch before continuing down to Horombo Huts.

Horombo huts (12,100 ft / 3,700 m) to Marangu gate to Moshi (5,500 ft / 1,700 m)

Stretch: 18 km

Hike time: 5-7 hours

Climatic Habitat: Rain Forest

Today’s hike is lengthy but primarily downhill. Upon reaching the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, you will receive a certificate recognizing your achievement. Afterwards, an Africa Natural Tours driver will be waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.

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