kilimanjaro trekking marangu route 8-Days

Trip Code: TTSKIL24

2-6 people per group

Climb Kilimanjaro through the most comfortable and easiest climb – the Marangu Route. For complete groups, you can start climbing any day. We pick you up at the airport and you already have 2 nights in the city Hotel included in the price – before and after climbing Kilimanjaro. Depending on when you reach Moshi, it may make sense to include a rest day before you start climbing the Kilimanjaro.

The Marangu Route is the most comfortable and easiest climb. Special mountaineering skills are not required; you do need to be fit. Then you too can fulfill this dream: to have conquered the highest mountain in Africa, the Kilimanjaro at 5,895m and to be able to enjoy a breathtaking, unforgettable view full of emotionality and physical limits. In 6 days you will experience a change of many beautiful vegetation of this earth. A wide variety of climate zones, from the tropical rain forest to glaciated summit regions, also offer hikers a special experience. Accommodation is in huts that are comfortably furnished for mountain conditions. Our on-site team supports you courageously and watches you with practiced professionalism during your daily ascent. Make a note of the Swahili word “Polepole” which means: “Take it easy – please go up slowly”. Good equipment and your personal fitness are decisive factors for your personal success. The team takes care of everything.

 Day 1: Kilimanjaro – Moshi

You are already in Arusha or Moshi, or you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport today. You will be picked up and driven to your hotel. The hotel is located in Moshi with a magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax at the swimming pool after the long flight. Overnight at Parkview Inn (B)

Day 2: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

The first stage from Marangu Gate (approx. 1800 m) to Mandara Hut (2,700 m) should take four hours. Without too much difficulty you walk on a wide trail through beautiful forest with ancient trees, small streams, chirping birds and unknown sounds of a primeval forest. Overnight stay in the Mandara hut (B, L, D)

Day 3: Mandara – Horombo Hut

From the Mandara Hut to the Horombo Hut (3,720 m) the ascent goes through a short stretch of rainforest, followed by meadows, moorland and heathland. Walking time is 5-6 hours. Overnight in Tents at the Horombo hut (B, L, D)

Day 4: Horombo Hut

Today you have an Acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. The day should help you with a better altitude tolerance. You can hike up the Upper Route to the giant cruciferous weeds; hike up to the Zebra Rocks or up to the Mawenzi Saddle. But there are also numerous places where you can enjoy peace and quietness, away from the hustle and bustle of the huts (B, M, D).

Day 5: Horombo – Kibo Hut

In the third stage from the Horombo Hut you will hike through a wide rocky desert and in about 5 hours you will reach the Kibo Hut (4,702m), where you will stay overnight (B, L, D)

Day 6: Kibo – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

At around 1:00 a.m., the ascent to the summit finally begins. Experience an unforgettable sunrise on the steep, strenuous climb to Gilman’s Point (5,685 m). You hike along the crater rim and reach the highest point of Kibo peak: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The Walking Time: Kibo Hut to Gilman’s Point 5-6 hrs. From the Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak it will take you about 1-2 hrs. Descend to Kibo hut takes about 2 hrs. You should rest here for about 2 hrs. And then after 3 hrs you will reach the Horombo hut. Overnight at Horombo Hut (B, L, D)

Day 7: Horombo – Mandara – Moshi

The last hike leads to the Mandara – hut and further to the gate, where you are expected. Walking time approx. 6 hours Overnight stay at the Parkview Inn (B)

Day 8: Moshi – Airport

Take your breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Europe or start of your connecting stay