8-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

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Depart from Moshi/Arusha to Marangu Gate for necessary formalities before the trek.
Ascend through a beautiful tropical rainforest, encountering blue monkeys at the upper edge.
The trail widens, revealing scenic hillsides along the way.
Reach Mandara Hut as the next destination on the 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:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mandara hut to Horombo hut

Navigate through the enchanting forest as the trail gradually reveals the expansive high moorland. As you emerge, be prepared to witness the awe-inspiring sight of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two majestic volcanic summits that define Kilimanjaro's grandeur. Press onward, savoring the ever-evolving panorama of the surrounding landscape, as each step unfolds a new chapter in the breathtaking narrative of 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)

Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

Utilize this extra day for acclimatization, with an optional day hike on Mawenzi Ridge.
Enjoy motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi from the unique landscape.
Explore the area, taking a few moments to absorb the surroundings.
Return to Horombo Hut as the day’s journey concludes. 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:

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

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Ascend with a steady pace, traversing the otherworldly lunar desert of the "Saddle," nestled between the iconic peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. As you climb, the surreal landscape unfolds, creating a sense of venturing into the unknown.

Arrive at Kibo Hut, strategically positioned at the base of the formidable Kibo crater wall. This essential rest point invites you to catch your breath and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this high-altitude realm. Enjoy an early dinner, replenishing your energy for the challenges that lie ahead on the imminent summit day. Embrace the anticipation and tranquility of the moment as you prepare for the culmination of your Kilimanjaro ascent. 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)

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Begin the summit push around midnight, facing mental and physical challenges in extreme conditions.
Ascend in darkness for hours, with short breaks, reaching Gilman’s Point for a magnificent sunrise.
Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro and Africa.
Descend to Horombo Hut, concluding the day with a final dinner and well-earned rest. 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:

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

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Embark on a long downhill trek through the tropical rainforest on the last day.
Reach the park headquarters at Marangu gate, where summit certificates are collected.
Meet a waiting vehicle at the gate.
Return to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha via a drive.

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.