Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route | 7 Days

+17 photos

Your Journey Day by Day

• 01

  Day 1 | Arrival - Arusha

  Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, our friendly guide will be there to greet you and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take some time to rest and unwind after your long journey, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this vibrant gateway city. Recommended: Gold Crest Hotel Meals: Dinner

  Half Board (B, D)
• 02

  Day 2 | Arusha to Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

  After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Arusha and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior. Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Accommodation : Manadara Hut Meals : All meals included

  Trekking

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 03

  Day 3 | Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

  Horombo Hut Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day. Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi Approx. time taken: 4 hours Accommodation : Horombo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 04

  Day 4 | Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

  Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”.This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short. Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi Approx. time taken: 7 hours Accommodation : Kibo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 05

  Day 5 | Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & Down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

  You will rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m) and also offers a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. From Gillmans Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3 hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest, you gather all your gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you will have your last dinner on the mountain and have your well-earned sleep. Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi Approx. time taken: 9 – 10 hours Accommodation : Horombo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 06

  Day 6 | Horombo Huts (3,690 M/12,100 Ft) to Marangu Gate to Arusha

  After breakfast and refreshing; descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 1pm or 2:30 pm. Kindly tip your guides and porters as you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Arusha. Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) (890 m/2,920 ft) 18 km, 5-7 hours

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 07

  Day 7 | Departure

  Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

  Airport transfer

  Bed & Breakfast

Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route | 7 Days

+17 photos

Your Journey Day by Day

• 01

  Day 1 | Arrival - Arusha

  Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, our friendly guide will be there to greet you and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. Take some time to rest and unwind after your long journey, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this vibrant gateway city. Recommended: Gold Crest Hotel Meals: Dinner

  Half Board (B, D)
• 02

  Day 2 | Arusha to Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

  After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Arusha and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-earned rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior. Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Accommodation : Manadara Hut Meals : All meals included

  Trekking

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 03

  Day 3 | Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

  Horombo Hut Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day. Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi Approx. time taken: 4 hours Accommodation : Horombo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 04

  Day 4 | Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

  Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”.This nearly vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short. Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi Approx. time taken: 7 hours Accommodation : Kibo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 05

  Day 5 | Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & Down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

  You will rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m) and also offers a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. From Gillmans Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3 hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest, you gather all your gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you will have your last dinner on the mountain and have your well-earned sleep. Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi Approx. time taken: 9 – 10 hours Accommodation : Horombo Hut

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 06

  Day 6 | Horombo Huts (3,690 M/12,100 Ft) to Marangu Gate to Arusha

  After breakfast and refreshing; descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 1pm or 2:30 pm. Kindly tip your guides and porters as you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to your hotel in Arusha. Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) (890 m/2,920 ft) 18 km, 5-7 hours

  Full Board (B, L, D)
• 07

  Day 7 | Departure

  Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

  Airport transfer

  Bed & Breakfast