8-Day Marangu Route Journey to Kilimanjaro Summit

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

Gateway to Your Summit Dream Arrival

𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour starts with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Rest in Arusha while our team prepares for your Mount Kilimanjaro hiking trip. Meet your guide for equipment check and comprehensive route briefing.
Trek Specifications:

𝑨𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 (1,000𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑨𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒂 𝑯𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍
𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 𝑭𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Equipment check at 2 pm
- Route briefing: 4 pm
- Gear rental available
- Medical form review
- Passport verification
- Early dinner recommended
- Hydration starts now
- Pre-climb rest essential.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Forest Path to First Hut

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro route adventure begins on the famous Marangu route, known as the "Coca-Cola" route. The best time to summit Kilimanjaro starts with proper acclimatization through the rainforest. Drive to Marangu Gate for registration while our team arranges porter loads. Choose between the main trail or the scenic stream-side path to Mandara Hut.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒆 (1,860𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (2,715𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 11𝒌𝒎
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 5-7 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Registration time: 1 hour
- Forest zone wildlife spotting
- Two trail options are available
- Afternoon mist common
- A-frame hut accommodation
- Solar lighting available
- Flush toilets at camp
- Evening health check.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt 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)

Moorland Ascent

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro hiking trip continues through dramatic vegetation changes. The Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour reaches new heights as you pass Maundi Crater. Take a short detour for your first views of Kibo Peak and discover unique highland flora.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (2,715𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (3,705𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 10𝒌𝒎
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 5-6 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Maundi Crater detour: 30min
- First major altitude gain
- Giant lobelia zone
- Multiple rest stops
- Weather changes likely
- Warm layers needed
- Hot lunch provided
- Afternoon arrival target.

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)

Acclimatization Day

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭!

A crucial day on your Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route journey. The best time to summit Kilimanjaro includes proper acclimatization. Take a short hike toward Kibo Hut, returning to Horombo for rest and preparation.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆: 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (3,705𝒎)
𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝒁𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔 (4,020𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 4-5 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒑

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Morning acclimatization hike
- Afternoon rest essential
- Photo opportunities
- Hydration monitoring
- Altitude symptoms check
- Guide consultation
- Equipment Review
- Next-day preparation.

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)

High Alpine Desert Challenge

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬!

Your Mount Kilimanjaro hiking trip enters the alpine desert zone. The Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route offers two trail choices to reach Kibo Peak. Our expert guides recommend the lower route, passing the final water point at 4,130m. The best time to summit Kilimanjaro requires careful preparation at this altitude.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (3,705𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑲𝒊𝒃𝒐 Peak (4,730𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 10𝒌𝒎
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 4-8 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Last water collection point
- Trail choice briefing
- Slow pace mandatory
- Headache monitoring
- Early dinner at 5 pm
- Summit preparation
- Gear double-check
- 11:30 pm wake-up call.

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)

Summit Victory

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬!

The pinnacle of your Mount Kilimanjaro trekking tour begins at midnight. Your Mount Kilimanjaro route experience culminates in the challenging ascent via Hans Meyer Cave to Gilman's Point, then onward to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Horombo Hut for well-earned rest.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑲𝒊𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (4,730𝒎)
𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕: 𝑼𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒖 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒌 (5,895𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (3,705𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 9-12 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Midnight start
- Temperature range: -20°C to 0°C
- Five-minute rest rule
- Hot drinks provided
- Sunrise at Gilman's
- Summit photos brief
- Rapid descent priority
- Celebration dinner.

Main Destination:

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Descent Through Ecosystems

𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐑!

Complete your Mount Kilimanjaro hiking trip with a rewarding descent. The Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route takes you through changing landscapes back to Marangu Gate, where certification awaits.

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑯𝒖𝒕 (3,705𝒎)
𝑬𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕: 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒖 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒆 (1,860𝒎)
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 18𝒌𝒎
𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 5-6 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
- Early start recommended
- Fast descent pace
- Vegetation zone changes
- Certificate collection
- Team Appreciation
- Final group photos
- Transfer to Arusha
- Celebration planning.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure Glory

𝐁𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭!
Conclude your Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu route experience with a leisurely breakfast before departure to the airport. But why end your African odyssey here?

You've conquered the Roof of Africa – an achievement few dare to dream of! Now let your epic journey evolve into something extraordinary. From Arusha, your gateway to adventure beckons with two spectacular choices:

Unleash your spirit on an adrenaline-pumping safari, witnessing Africa's magnificent Big Five in its wild domain. Or surrender to serenity on Zanzibar's pristine shores, where turquoise waters kiss powder-soft sands.

𝑾𝑯𝒀 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑫 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝒀?
- You're already in Africa's playground
- Treat your body to luxury
- Create the perfect finale
- Access exclusive summiteer rates

As a Kilimanjaro champion, your muscles have earned their glory, now it's time for a reward. Your African dream is just beginning!

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.