Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Marangu Route
mt kilimanjaro 6 Nights / 7 Days Kilimanjaro National Park

Day 1
Kilimanjaro – Moshi

Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to Moshi Town
Early evening pre-climb briefing about the trek
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn (HB)

Day 2
Moshi – Mandara Hut

After breakfast depart for Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu
Start the first section of the climb through the mountain forest to Mandara Hut at 9000ft/ 2750m. Ascend for about 3 to 4 hours.
Meals and overnight Mandara hut

Day 3
Horombo Hut

Leaving the forest after breakfast, you trek along a good path through open grassy moorland to reach Horombo Hut at 12000ft/3700m. 5 to 7 hours trek. Picnic lunch
Dinner and overnight Horombo hut

Day 4
Kibo Hut

Continue ascending past the last water point traversing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi to Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. Walking takes approximately 5 to 7 hours. Dinner and overnight Kibo hut

Day 5
Summit – Horombo

A very early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's point (18640ft / 5681m) and you arrive on the crater rim by sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft / 5896m. Descend to Horombo Hut for overnight taking 7 to 8 hours ascent and 4 to 7 hours descent.
Meals and overnight Horombo hut

Day 6
Descent to gate

After breakfast descend the mountain to the park Gate (5 to 7 hours)
Met by your driver-guide then transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay

Day 7
Departure

After breakfast transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your onward flight

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