6 Days Marangu Route

Elevation (m): 3720m to 4700m
Distance : 9.5km
Time : 5 hours
Habitat : Alpine desert.
We continue our climb into the Alpine dry zone, passing the final source of water at 4130 meters. We’ll fill our water bottles to the brim with enough water to last us till we return to Horombo Hut in two nights. The summit is currently only 1195 meters away from Kibo Hut. We’ll start our summit ascent tonight, so we’ll go to bed around 18:30 p.m. and try to get as much sleep as we can.

Elevation (m): 3720m to 4700m
Distance : 9.5km
Time : 5 hours
Habitat : Alpine desert.
After breakfast, continue ascending into the Alpine desert ecosystem, passing the final water station at 4130 meters. You must fill your water bottles with all of the water you will require till you return to Horombo hut in two nights (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut). The top is now 1195 meters away, and you’ll finish the climb that night. Go to bed at around 18:30 p.m. and get as much rest and sleep as you can.

Elevation (m): 4700m to 5895m
Distance : 21 km
Time : 6-7 hours ascent , 3 hours descent
Habitat : Stone screed and ice-capped summit
You’ll wake up at 23:30 p.m., and after a cup of tea and some energy-giving snacks provided, you’ll stroll off into the darkness, when the going becomes very difficult as you make the final push to the summit of Kilimanjaro. The hike begins with a rough road that leads to Hans Meyer Point (5250m), which is also a nice resting location. The trail then ascends in a zigzag pattern to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is situated on the crater rim. This portion is quite steep, with a lot of stone screed, and it takes a lot of physical and mental work to complete.
Snow is usually encountered all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5895m), Africa’s highest point, from Gillman’s Point. The weather on the summit will influence how much time you have to spend photographing before the three-hour descent back to Kibo hut.
After a brief pause, you gather all of the gear you left behind on the ascent and descend (3 hours) to Horombo hut for the night. Later that evening, you have your final meal on the mountain and a restful night’s sleep, full with memories and stirring emotions.

Elevation (m): 3720m to 1980m
Distance : 18 km
Time : 6 hours
Habitat : Montane Forest.
On the last day of our 6-Day Marangu Route tour, we continue our descent (6 hours) to the Marangu Gate, where we will exit. This is also where our summit certificates will be given out. At Marangu Gate, a van will be waiting to take you back to your hotel or the airport.