7-Day Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our driver will transfer you to the hotel. Settle in and take time to relax and to get used to the African atmosphere. It is possible to book an extra day of rest prior to start of the climb, to give you ample time to acclimatize and recover from the flight. This extra day increases your chances of reaching the summit.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Parkview Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Marangu gate to mandara hut

Elevation gain: 870 m/ 2,854 ft | Distance: 11 km | Walking time: 5-7 hours.
Our guide will bring you from the hotel to Marangu Gate in the morning, where your climb starts! The first part leads you through coffee and banana plantations and then through untouched rainforest. It can be humid here; therefore it is advisable to wear rain gear. Today’s hike takes a total of five to seven hours then you will reach the first camp: the Mandara huts.
Those who wish can hike in the afternoon to the Maundi crater, a volcanic crater near the Mandara Huts. Of course you can also rest at the hut and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
This is your first day at this altitude. It is therefore strongly recommended to follow the instructions below from here:
1. Drink as much water as possible
2. Take a Diamox pill to relieve the symptoms of altitude sickness if you feel any.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mandara huts to Horombo

Elevation gain: 1020 m/ 3,346 ft | Distance: 10 km | Walking time: 5-6 hours
From Mandara Huts, the landscape slowly changes from cloud forest to grass plains with some heather and other vegetation. On a clear day you have a beautiful view of Kibo, the highest peak of Kilimanjaro. A little further you can also see Mawenzi, the second summit of Kilimanjaro. The higher you go, the less vegetation can be seen and the more it starts to look like a lunar landscape. The air is also becoming thinner now. A few hours after lunch you can make an acclimatization hike with an ascent of 200 meters and then return to Horombo Huts for dinner and overnight.
Note: The acclimatization walk is an easy hike with a slight rise in altitude. This will accelerate the acclimatization process. The acclimatization hikes are highly recommended as they increase your chances to summit Kilimanjaro by reducing the risk of altitude sickness.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Horombo huts to Kibo huts

Elevation gain: 980 m/ 3,215 ft | Distance: 10 km | Walking time: 4-8 hours
Today your hike leads through a kind of Alpine desert to a point between the two famous mountain peaks Kibo and Mawenzi. The landscape here is more open and bare and offers less shelter. The hike is quite heavy, but you should try to maintain an appropriate pace to preserve your strength for the summit tomorrow. Our experienced guides will help you with this. You will arrive at Kibo camp for lunch, after which you can relax in preparation for the big day ahead! It is advisable to rest well and drink plenty of water.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kibo Huts -Uhuru Peak to Horombo

Elevation gain: 1195 m/ 3,920 ft | Elevation loss: 2175 m/ 7,135 ft | Distance: 16 km | Walking time: 9-12 hours
At night you start your ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! Until sunrise you will use your flashlight. The biggest challenge lies in the first part of this climb. There will be one personal guide per two climbers, in order to closely monitor and evaluate the climbers’ physical and mental state. After a steep path you will reach Gilman’s Point. From here, Uhuru Peak is not far away, and relatively easy to climb. Once you reach the summit you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, which is quite impressive at this height!
After a small party at the top, you return to the Kibo Huts before descending further for dinner and overnight at Horombo huts. In total you will be on your feet for about twelve hours today, so prepare yourself for a hard day! When descending, pay close attention to where you put your feet to prevent any injury.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Horombohuts, to Marangu gate

Horombo Huts (3720 m/ 12,139 ft) to Marangu Gate (1830 m/ 6,003 ft) Upon arrival at Marangu gate you will celebrate with your team gets certificate then your van will be there ready to take you at your hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Today mark the end of Kilimanjaro time.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Parkview Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Airport

Today you can choose to extend your journey with a beautiful Tanzania Safari (If you chose to extend safaris with Qualified Tours Tanzania Limited, we will give you a huge discount). Another option is to relax on the tropical Zanzibar Island or one of the other exotic beach destinations Pemba Island and Mafia Island.
And then If you choose to go home after your Kilimanjaro trek, we will transfer you to Airport and fly back home.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.