7 Days Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route

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Day 1: Nairobi – Moshi

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel and thereafter, depart for Arusha, arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon organizing any gear you require for the trek. Overnight at your hotel in Moshi.

Day 2: Moshi – Mandara

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Park Gate, the set off point for your three hour hike to Mandara Hut in which you cover 9 km. Here, we are at 2,774m above sea level on your first overnight on Kilimanjaro.

Day 3: Mandara – Horombo

Begin your trek to Horombo hut in an average hiking time of 8 hours, lunch en route. In clear weather Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be seen. Dinner and overnight at the hut, altitude 3,761m.

Day 4: Horombo – Kibo

After breakfast, hike 13 km to Kibo hut, 4,732 m above sea level in an average hiking time of 6 hours. You will now encounter spectacular mountain vegetation like lobelia, giant cactus and groundswell.

Day 5: Kibo – Horombo via Gilman’s Point and Uhuru Peak.

Wake up at 23.00hrs. After mid night cup of tea, attempt the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s Point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman’s it takes 1 hour to the summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,896 m above sea level. Descend to Horombo hut for overnight.

Day 6: Horombo – Moshi

After breakfast, descend to the Marangu Park Gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to your Moshi hotel for overnight.

Day 7: Moshi – Nairobi

After breakfast depart for Nairobi on the morning or afternoon shuttle.