7 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing: Marangu Route

7 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing: Marangu Route

• Scenic Trekking Route – Climb Africa’s highest peak via the Marangu Route, known as the “Coca-Cola” route.

• Hut Accommodations – Stay in mountain huts, offering more comfort than camping-based routes.

• Diverse Landscapes – Hike through lush rainforests, moorlands, alpine deserts, and glaciers.

• Uhuru Peak Summit – Reach the highest point in Africa at 5,895m (19,341 ft) and witness breathtaking sunrise views.

• Experienced Guides & Porters – Trek with professional guides ensuring safety and success.

• Gradual Ascent for Acclimatization – The 7-day itinerary increases summit success rates by allowing better acclimatization.

• Unforgettable Adventure – A perfect mix of challenge, adventure, and stunning scenery on one of the world’s most famous climbs.

Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha

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

Day 2: Arusha – Mandara

After breakfast, drive to Moshi then on to the 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 enroute. 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 groundsel.

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

Wake up at 02.00 a.m. for a pre-down attempt of the summit. It takes 5 hours to Gilman’s Point 5,681 m above sea level. From Gilman’s it takes 1 hours 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 – Arusha

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

Day 7: Arusha – Nairobi

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

Includes

• Pick up from the airport upon arrival
• Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
• All park entrance fees
• Accommodation self-contained rooms based on Fullboard
• Full board, three meals per day while on safari
• Drop off to the airport on the last day
• Game drives
• Drinking water

Excludes

• International Flight
• Personal Insurance
• Tips and Gratuities
• First Night Upon arrival