7-Day Prime Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu Route

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

Arrival

Airport Pick-Up: We’ll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport.
Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel.
Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night’s stay.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

From Hotel to The Kilimanjaro National Park

After breakfast, drive from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate).
Register at the gate and officially begin the climb.
Walk through the rainforest on the ascent to the Mandara encampment.
Observe towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys along the trail.
Take a side trip to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya.
Continue the trek through the rainforest, exploring the unique flora and fauna of the region. Accommodation in a spacious Hut(larger than 3x3m), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Depart from the rainforest and follow an ascending path through the open moorlands to reach the Horombo encampment.
Marvel at the breathtaking views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo during the ascent.
Look for giant lobelias and grounsels in the surroundings, and be mindful of potential effects of altitude as you continue your journey. Accommodation in a spacious Hut(larger than 3x3m), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascend past the last watering point on the way to the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Witness the transition of vegetation from upper heathland as you continue the ascent.
Experience the landscape transforming into a “moonscape” as vegetation disappears, revealing a unique and barren terrain.
Arrive at the destination, have dinner, rest, and make preparations for the final summit climb. Accommodation in a spacious Hut(larger than 3x3m), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

Commence the climb to the summit from midnight to 2 am, navigating steep scree or snow to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim.
Continue the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, with incredible views at every turn.
Capture the moment by having your picture taken at the summit to share with friends and family.
Descend from the summit, stopping for lunch and rest at Kibo before proceeding to the Horombo encampment.
Navigate the challenging descent in the dark using headlamps or flashlights, enduring the cold until descending, and approach this demanding part of the trek with a slow and optimistic attitude. Accommodation in a spacious Hut(larger than 3x3m), comfortable beds, private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff manages all camp chores.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi

After breakfast, embark on a steady descent through moorland, making your way down to the Mandara Hut.
Continue the descent through lush forest paths, experiencing the change in surroundings as you make your way to lower elevations.
Descend further until reaching the National Park gate at Marangu, completing your trek.
Be prepared for potentially wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations. Consider wearing gaiters and using trekking poles. Keep rain gear and warmer clothing accessible.
A vehicle will be waiting for you at the Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi, approximately a 1-hour journey.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Transportation to the airport is included after your last night spent in the hotel.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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