7-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

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

Pick up from the airport

On the day of your arrival, you'll be greeted at either Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport and transported to Tulia Spa & Boutique Hotel. Once you've settled in, your guide will promptly join you to provide a briefing on the upcoming hike. They'll outline the day-to-day itinerary and ensure you're equipped with all the necessary gear for the journey ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Marangu gate to mandara hut

Depart for Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate and embark on the hike to Mandara Hut. Following breakfast and a briefing, enjoy a scenic drive to the park gate (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival, register and commence your ascent. Traverse through the lush rainforest towards the Mandara encampment. Consider a detour to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Keep an eye out for majestic Eucalyptus trees, diverse birdlife, and playful Colobus monkeys within the rainforest.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mandara hut to horombo hut

Embark on the journey from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut, leaving behind the lush rainforest and ascending towards the vast moorlands. Marvel at the stunning vistas of Mawenzi and the majestic summit of Kibo. Keep a keen eye out for the towering giant lobelias and grounsels adorning the landscape. As you climb, be mindful of the altitude's effects gradually manifesting.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland.

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 (3720m) – Acclimatization

During your stay at Horombo Hut, dedicate the day to acclimatizing to the high altitude. You'll have the choice of embarking on a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for additional acclimatization under the guidance of your tour leader. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the hut, while lunch can either be packed or enjoyed at the hut based on your preference for the day.

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

As we ascend from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut, we traverse past the final watering point and tread onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro nestled between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation transitions from upper heathland to a barren "moonscape" terrain. Enjoy dinner, rest, and make preparations for the summit climb ahead.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

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 summit/ summit to kibo hut

Embark on the challenging journey from Kibo Hut to the Summit, and then descend to Horombo Hut. The climb begins in the dead of night, between midnight and 2 am, navigating steep scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point on the crater rim. Continuing onward, ascend to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, where breathtaking views await at every turn. Capture the moment with a summit photo to share with friends and family. Descend from the peak, pausing for lunch and rest at Kibo before pressing on to the Horombo encampment.

This initial ascent is cloaked in darkness, necessitating the use of headlamps or flashlights. Be prepared for frigid temperatures until the descent begins, requiring all of your warm layers. With numerous switchbacks, this segment is the most demanding part of the trek.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Descent to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo hut to trail head

Embark on the descent from Horombo Hut to the trailhead, followed by a drive to Arusha or Moshi. After breakfast, begin a steady descent through the moorland to Mandara Hut. Continue your descent through the verdant forest path to the Marangu gate of the National Park. Lower elevations may present wet and muddy conditions, so gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. For attire, shorts and t-shirts should suffice, but keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy.

At Marangu gate, a vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Arusha or Moshi, or to the nearby airports. Remember to show appreciation to your guides and porters with a gratuity. It's time for celebration!

For those staying in Arusha or Moshi, airport transfers are available the following day.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

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.