Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu Route

After breakfast you will be given a short briefing, then you will drive to Kilimanjaro National Park which takes 2 hours from Arusha town. After registration and acquiring climbing permit at Marangu entrance gate (1,860 m) your climb will commence. You will walk through rainforest (tropical showers are highly probable). When arriving at the camp, our mountain crew will take care of all the necessities for you to settle down and have lunch.

Elevation: 1,860m/6,100ft to 2,700m/8,858ft

Distance: 8k/5mil

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Mountain Forest

Today after breakfast you will leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow the path on the open moorlands to the Horombo escarpment (3,720m). When in this area you will be able to view two volcanos at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

Elevation: 2,700m/8,858ft to 3,720m/12,204ft

Distance: 12k/7.5mil

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Spend this day at Horombo Hut with optional hike by Mawenzi base camp and return to Horombo Hut. This day will help you acclimatize and get prepared for the fourth day of the climb.

Elevation: 2,700m/8,858ft to 3,720m/12,204ft

Distance: 0

Hiking Time: 0

Habitat: Heathland

On this day, after breakfast you will start your trek towards Kibo Hut. You will walk through upper heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. We will stop for lunch then proceed to Kibo huts you will rest as much as you can to prepare your body for the summit.

Elevation: 3,720m/12,204ft to 4,700m/15,500

Distance: 9km/5.5mil

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight (2 am). This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We continue our way warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion, we ascend through heavy scree and possibly snow towards Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak which is the highest point in Africa, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo camp and after a two-hour rest you will continue with descent to Horombo Hut.

Elevation: 4,700m/15,500 to 5895m/19,340ft

Down to 3,720m/12,204ft

Distance: 6km/4mil up / 15km/9mil down

Hiking Time: 9-12 hours

Habitat: Arctic

After breakfast, we will head to Kilimanjaro National Park exit: Marangu gate (1,860m). When reaching the gate your mountain crew will congratulate you for this adventure; a certificate will be issued to you to commemorate this adventure.

Elevation: 3,720m/12,204ft to 1,860m/6,100ft

Distance: 20k/12.5mil

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Forest

After breakfast from your hotel, your transfer driver will take you to Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport for your departure flight.