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TREKKING COLLECTION
Marangu Route
A hut-based Kilimanjaro journey with a dedicated acclimatisation day at Horombo.
DURATION6 mountain days · 8-day programme
JOURNEY STYLETrekking
INDICATIVE RATE · USDFrom $4,359 per person
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Plan this journeyTHE EXPERIENCE
Your journey at a glance.
A hut-based Kilimanjaro journey with a dedicated acclimatisation day at Horombo.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your full itinerary.
Explore the daily activities, meals and stays below. Accommodation or similar alternatives, optional experiences and the final price are confirmed in your personal proposal.
DAY 1Arrival – Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Evening briefing and gear check.
- Accommodation:Moshi Hotel
- Meals:Dinner
DAY 2Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
- Elevation:1,870m → 2,700m
- Distance:8 km
- Hiking Time:4-5 hours
- Habitat:Rainforest
Register at Marangu Gate and begin your ascent through lush rainforest. Look for colobus monkeys. Mandara Hut offers basic dormitory accommodation.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:Mandara Hut
DAY 3Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- Elevation:2,700m → 3,720m
- Distance:12 km
- Hiking Time:6-8 hours
- Habitat:Moorland
Leave the forest behind and enter open moorland. Views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks emerge. Horombo Hut is your home for two nights.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:Horombo Hut
DAY 4Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Rest day with an optional hike to Mawenzi Ridge (4,300m) to aid acclimatization. “Climb high, sleep low.”
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:Horombo Hut
DAY 5Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
- Elevation:3,720m → 4,700m
- Distance:10 km
- Hiking Time:5-7 hours
- Habitat:Alpine desert
The landscape becomes barren and rocky. Kibo Hut sits at the base of the final ascent. Rest early—summit night begins at midnight.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:Kibo Hut
DAY 6Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
- Elevation:4,700m → 5,895m → 3,720m
- Distance:15 km
- Hiking Time:12-15 hours
- Habitat:Arctic to moorland
Midnight: Wake up. Tea and biscuits. Begin the final ascent by headlamp.
6:00 AM (approx): Reach Gilman’s Point (5,681m) on the crater rim. Sunrise views.
Another 1-2 hours: Uhuru Peak – 5,895m. Congratulations, you’ve made it!
Descent: Back to Kibo Hut for rest, then continue to Horombo Hut.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:Horombo Hut
DAY 7Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
Tree-Climbing Lions and Farewell
Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This compact park is perfect for a final morning.
Look for:
- Lions in trees (ask your guide why they climb)
- Flamingos along the shore
- Hippos in the pools
Farewell Ceremony: Your children receive their Official Blue Eagle Junior Ranger Certificate—proof they’re now wildlife protectors for life.
After lunch, transfer to Arusha for departure.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
PLAN WITH THE DETAILS
Inclusions & practical details.
Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|
Professional mountain guides | International flights |
Cooks and porters | Tanzania visa |
All park fees & rescue fees | Travel insurance |
Hut accommodation | Tips for crew |
Three meals daily on mountain | Personal gear |
Pulse oximeter monitoring | Alcoholic drinks |
Summit GoPro video |
- Accommodation
- Huts (dormitory style)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Advertised rates are indicative and subject to travel dates, group size and availability. Request a current quote and written booking terms. Optional extras are charged separately unless your proposal includes them.
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