7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Marangu Route

Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. This could partly be as a result of the fact that the Marangu is the least expensive route, but more so, perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the Marangu route in just a few days, thereby getting to the summit one day earlier than on the Machame route. This is not always the best way due to a shorter acclimatisation period. The Marangu route does however offer you the option of spending an extra acclimatisation day on the mountain.

Day 1: NAIROBI – ARUSHA

After breakfast, pick up from 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: MANDRA – 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: HOROMBO VIA GILMAN’S POINT AND UHURU PEAK

Wake 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

• Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
• Meal plan as detailed
• All park entrance fees.
• Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain
• Treated water on the trek
• Return airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport

Excludes:

• Personal Insurance.
• Alcoholic, Soft drinks.
• Tips
• Laundry.
• Sleeping bags.
• Climbing gears