Kilimanjaro trek - Marangu

7 days—A Five-day trip to ascend Africa’s highest peak in Africa and highest free Standing Mountain in the world, using the popular Marangu Route.

$1866-3434 USD

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Safari summary

DAY 1:Meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi, meet your guide for briefing and gear checking

DAY 2: Drive from hotel to Marangu gate, Hike to Mandara hut

DAY 3: Hike from Mandara hut to Horombo hut

DAY 4: Hike from Mandara hut to Kibo hut

DAY 5: Hike from Kibo hut to Uhuru peak and descend to Horombo hut

DAY 6: Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu gate

DAY 7: Drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport for departures

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1

You will meet an Eastland Adventures representative who will drive you from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your hotel in Moshi to rest for a while and later meet your guide for gear checking and briefing about the mountain.

Weru Weru River lodge

Day 2

Kilimanjaro

We depart Moshi to Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut. Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft Altitudes (m):1890m to 2720m Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest

Lodge at Mandara Hut

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro. Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft Altitudes (m): 2720m to 3720m Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Heath

Lodge at Horombo Hut

Day 4

Kilimanjaro

We climb gradually then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft Altitudes (m): 3720m to 4720m Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lodge at Kibo Hut

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

You will wake up at 11 pm for tea, snacks, and dress warm, at 12 am; we begin our push to the summit. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft/5685m), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. You will hike for I hour to Stella point (18800ft/5756m), finally, you will arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on continent of Africa.

Lodge at Horombo Hut

Day 6

Kilimanjaro

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi. Destination: Marangu gate Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft Altitudes (m): 3720m to 1890m Distance: 20 km/12 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Rain Forest

Weru Weru River lodge