7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Marangu

• 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 this day, you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You will then drive to Njiro Legacy. Once you arrive and settle in, your guide will brief you. He will brief you on the hike, and what to expect day by day as well as check if you have all the necessary gear for the hike.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

You'll drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate and hike to Mandara Hut.
After breakfast and briefing, you will drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2 hours), register, and commence the climb. You'll walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, you'll look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft.
Distance: 8km/5 mi.
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:

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

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You'll hike from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.
You will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. You will look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft.
Distance: 12km/7.5 mi.
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:

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

Horombo Hut (3720m) – Acclimatization

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitude. You will have the option of doing a day hike to Mawenzi Hut (4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hut. Lunch will either be packed or at the hut depending 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

You will hike from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.
Ascending, you will now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with the upper heathland but then disappears into a “moonscape”. You will have dinner, rest, and prepare for the summit climb.

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft.
Distance: 9km/5.5 mi.
Hiking time: 5-6 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Hut to Summit

You will start your journey from Kibo Hut to the Summit early in the morning, between midnight and 2 am. The climb to Gilman's Point is challenging, but the views are worth it. You will reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and capture the moment with a photo. After descending to Kibo for lunch, you will continue to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest. Remember to bring warm layers and a positive mindset for this tough but rewarding trek.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Trailhead

You will hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, then drive to Arusha/Moshi.
After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. You'll continue descending through the lush forest path to the national park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to Arusha/Moshi or airports in these regions. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

Should you stay in Arusha or Moshi, a transfer back to the airport is available for you on the next day.

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

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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