7 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route

Day 1: Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to your Hotel for Dinner and Overnight Arusha.

Day 2: Mandara

You will be taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park and begin your ascent from 1800m. Today it is a steadily paced walk through the thick forest of the lower slopes. After 3-4 hours you will reach your overnight destination – the Mandara Hut, 2700m.

Day 3: Horombo

From the Mandara Hut, the route climbs steeply through giant alpine forest and across moorlands onto the slopes of the Mawenzi massif. After 5-7 hours you reach the Horombo Hut, 3720m. Altogether you will cover 14km today, which needs to be taken at a slow pace as this is a fairly hard days walk.

Day 4: Kibo Hut

A continuing climb today, covering about 13 km and approx 7 hours, in the cool clear air. Tonight you use the Kibo hut, 4703m. Your porters will remain here when you complete the ascent tomorrow.

You will be taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park and begin your ascent from 1800m. Today it is a steadily paced walk through the thick forest of the lower slopes. After 3-4 hours you will reach your overnight destination – the Mandara Hut, 2700m.

Day 5: Horombro

A start in the early hours of the morning is necessary inorder to reach the summit by sunrise. The final assault is aimed at Gillmans Point, on the crater rim, 5681m. This ususally takes 5-6 hours. Time, and energy permitting, there is an option of climbing the higher Uhuru peak – Kibos highest point, 5895m. Whilst this is only 600m from Gillmans point, it can take 11/2 hours. After taking in the view and a rest, you descend down to the Kibo hit. The fitter may be able to return further down the mountain to the Horombo Hut.

Day 6: Arusha

Today you complete your descent of Mount Kilimanjaro. You are met at the base of the mountain and will overnight in Arusha Hotel.

Day 7: Depart

Option for safari or Departure.

Distances

• Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut 3-4 hrs (The forest trail is slower)
• Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut 5-7 hrs
• Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut 5-6 hrs
• Kibo Hut to Gillman’s Point 5-6 hrs
• Gillman’s Point to Uhuru Peak: 1-2 hrs