7 Days Marangu Route

At Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your wild Hut Safari guide, who will give you briefing you on your forthcoming trip and check your equipment to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear; any missing equipment can be rented for you. You will then be driven to your hotel in Moshi town.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all included.

After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will quickly cross the timberline and enter the heath and moor zone after leaving the Mandara Hut. The Horombo Hut, which is located at a height of 3700 meters, will become visible 4 to 6 hours later. From the hut, you can see Mawenzi, Kibo, and the vast Masai steppe.

• Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
• Approx. time taken: 5 hours.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

After an early breakfast, you will proceed from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut. The journey involves trekking through diverse landscapes including lush forests, moorlands, and rocky terrain. The hike typically takes several hours with varying levels of difficulty depending on individual fitness and weather conditions. Throughout the route, climbers may encounter unique flora and Fauna, including plant species and occasional wildlife sightings.

• Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi
• Approx. time taken: 9 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey to Kibo hut. The trek involves ascending through the alpine terrain, crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The duration of the hike will depend on the group’s pace, but it typically takes around 6-7 hours to reach Kibo Hut. This Hut serves as the resting point before the final Pushto the summit, Uhuru Peak, which usually takes place in the early hours of the following day.

• Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi
• Approx. time taken: 7 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

The Big Day” – the summit stage – is today. Around midnight, your long and exhausting final ascent will start. The journey involves a challenging ascent through the steep and rugged terrain of the mountain which requires endurance and determination, The ascent will continue upward after passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. You will arrive at Gillman’s Point (5681m), the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, at sunrise, where the light will begin to gradually warm the ground. You will soon forget the night’s chill, and after another hour or two of hiking, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters. After a short rest and celebration, you will get back to Kibo Hut, where a hot supper breakfast will be waiting for you, after that you’ll take a one- to two-hour break before returning to Horombo Hut.

• Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
• Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

The journey from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate is the final leg of the Marangu Route. This section is relatively straight forward and takes around 5 to 6 hours. The trail passes through lush rainforest, offering a different landscape from the ascent. As tourists descend, they will enjoy the scenic beauty and spot various flora and Fauna along the way. Upon reaching Marangu Gate, you will have successfully completed your Kilimanjaro trek and you can celebrate your achievement.

• Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
• Approx. time taken: 8 hours.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.
If you want to keep exploring Tanzania, there are add-ons for safaris, trips to Zanzibar, and other destinations.

• Meals: Breakfast Included