Marangu Route

Jambo and Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Our accommodation in Moshi for Dinner and Overnight relax.

Altitude: 1,800 m – 2,720 m
Hiking time: 4 hours
After the breakfast leave hotel in the morning around 8:00 a.m. and drive 45 minutes to Marangu Gate. Do the necessary check in at the park gate. Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m. Hike through the rainforest from the Marangu gate to Mandara Hut, which takes about 4 hours. Stop halfway for lunch. Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 p.m. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served during the early evening, at about 7 p.m. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings and the views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Altitude: 2,720 m – 3,720 m
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Good morning, it’s time to rise and shine up with a delicious breakfast before our next exciting hike! We’ll aim to leave camp around 8:30 am and make our way to the Horombo Hut, which should take us around 5 to 6 hours. Along the way, we’ll pass through beautiful lower-heath landscapes adorned with small shrubs. We’ll take a break for lunch halfway through our journey, where we’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Mawenzi. And at the Horombo Huts, not only will we have a stunning view of Kibo’s summit, but we’ll also have plenty of time to rest, unpack, and get ready for a hearty dinner. Plus, there are bathrooms with running water available for your convenience.

Altitude: 3,720 m – 4,720 m
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Rise and shine for breakfast as usual (and if you happen to be up before the sun, don’t miss the chance to capture some stunning sunrise shots). Then, it’s time to pack up and hit the trail towards Kibo Huts. The first part of our hike will take us through the gorgeous upper heath land, while the second half leads us across the expansive saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. This area resembles a lunar landscape, so be sure to keep an eye out for any signs of altitude sickness. We’ll be trekking for about 6 to 7 hours, with a lunch break in the middle. Just a heads up, there won’t be any running water available at Kibo Huts.

Altitude: 4,720 m – 5,895 m
Hiking time: 7 hours
Wake up at around midnight to a light breakfast, and prepare for the summit ascent. This part of the hike is carried out in the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Leave at about 1:00 a.m. and reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00 a.m. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to UhuruPeak at about 8:30 a.m. From there, you will descend back to Kibo Huts, collect your things, and cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts, where you will spend the night. Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

Wake up, pack, and descend to Mandara Huts. Have your lunch there and continue to the park gate, where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 2 or 3 p.m. You will now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower for dinner and Overnight. It is recommended to tip guides and porters. This is highly appreciated at the end of their trip. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5,759m) are issued green certificates, and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895m) receive gold certificates.
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After 5 Days Adventure in Kilimanjaro Mountain it’s time to say goodbye to this stunning and unforgettable Land. A transfer brings you back to Kilimanjaro International airport for your onward travel or proceed with next destination Safari and Zanzibar for relaxation.