Kilimanjaro Trekking

6 days—Marangu Route

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Safari summary

Arrive Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International. Our driver will pick you up and drive to the Hotel in Moshi where your trek begins in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. The hotel is a short walk from the town’s bustling market and some excellent coffee shops and restaurants. Meet your experienced Kilimanjaro guide for a briefing and kit inspection. After the meeting, refuel with a hearty dinner and get a good night's rest before beginning your climb the next day.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	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

Kilimanjaro

Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest The drive to Marangu gate from the hotel in Moshi after breakfast takes about 1 hour. The drive passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Leave the park gate after registration; walk through the dense rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge until we reach the Mandara hut (2,680m/8,858ft).

Mandara Hut

Day 2

Kilimanjaro

The ascent begins out of the rainforest and into the heathen moorland, passes the Maundi Crater and climbs up to its rim for a spectacular view of the Kibo Crater. In the moorland, exotic plants can be spotted, including giant lobelia and groundsel. Arrive after 5-6 hours. Horombo Hut is located on a small plateau. The porters and cook arrive at the campsite before the clients and they prepare boiling water for drinking and washing. Temperatures at night drop below freezing.

Horombo Hut

Day 3

Kilimanjaro

Spend this extra day of acclimatization by hiking to Mawenzi Ridge (14,225ft/4,310m) passing Zebra rock on the way which takes about 3 hours up and down, is strongly recommended. This hike will help for acclimatization. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly! The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area the head back to Horombo Hut for lunch, dinner and overnight. Retire to bed early and get a last good night’s rest.

Horombo Hut

Day 4

Kilimanjaro

Wake up early, following with an early morning breakfast, then continue ascent into the alpine desert habitat. Kibo Hut is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but the porters carry water for cooking and drinking from the last water point, few meters from Horombo hut. Early dinner then rest before attempting the summit at mid night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

Kibo Hut

Day 5

Kilimanjaro

Wake up around 23:30 for tea and biscuits, then begin summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). Then continue ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude on the crater rim. Continue to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! Spend a short time on the summit taking photographs before start descent back to Kibo Hut.

Horombo Hut

Day 6

Kilimanjaro

After a well-deserved breakfast, followed with a big celebration from the mountain crew, full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebration, descend for 6 hours back to Marangu Gate (1980m). Those reached Gillman’s Point (5681m) receive green certificates and those reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After sign out then drive back to the hotel in Moshi.

Keys Hotel

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