Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be transferred to Stella Maris Lodge. Here you will meet your lead guides and get a comprehensive overview of the Kilimanjaro climb ahead of you.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After a hearty breakfast we will drive to Marangu gate. The first day is a nice leisurely hike through the tropical rain forest. As you pass through the rainforest, you will likely spot Colobus monkeys and many wild birds. Have dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Climb Day 1 Start: Marangu Gate 1,843 m / 6,046 ft
End: Mandara Hut 2,700 m / 8,858 ft
Elev gain: 900 m / 2,800 ft
Time: 5 hours on average
Distance: About 8 km / 5 mi
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Mandara Hut camp to Horombo Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Hike through moorland towards our first view of the Kibo peak. The hike will be long and strenuous because of the altitude, so taking it slow will be key to our success. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Climb Day 2 Start: Mandara Hut 2,700 m / 8,858 ft
End: Horombo Hut 3,720 m / 12,205 ft
Elev gain: 1,000 m / 3,300 ft
Time: 6 - 8 hours average
Distance: About 12 km / 7 mi
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut and back

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
At this point in the climb we need to slow things down to acclimatize to the altitude. From Horombo, you hike toward Mawenzi Peak (max 14,160’ on the hike). Keep an eye out for birds and the exotic plant life. Spend the afternoon relaxing in Horombo Hut.
Climb Day 3 Start: Horombo Hut 3,720 m / 12,205 ft
Mawenzi Hut: 4,315 m / 14,160 ft
End: Horombo Hut 3,720m / 12,205 ft
Elev gain: 600 m / 1,900 ft / Elev loss: 600 m / 1,900 ft
Time: 3 - 5 hours average
Distance: About 10 km / 6 mi
* Day includes critical acclimatization gain and loss
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today we climb higher on the mountain to the “saddle” plateau between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. This will be one of the more challenging days, with a steeper trail and high altitude to content with, but the views are amazing. Have dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut.
Climb Day 4 Start: Horombo Hut 3,720 m / 12,205 ft
End: Kibo Hut 4,703 m / 15,430 ft
Elev gain: 980 m / 3,200 ft
Time: 6 - 8 hours average
Distance: About 10km / 6 mi
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: SUMMIT and then to Horombo Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
You will start trekking early before sunrise (1-2 am), as the walk today will take 10 – 14 + hours. The 1,100-meter (3,600’) ascent in just over 3 km (1.86 miles) will take you about 6 - 8 hours. Our route crosses over Gillman's Point at 18,685 feet with the true summit still 2-3 hours away; if you're not feeling up for the journey, you could turn back from here and still consider your climb a success. As you reach the summit, watch the sunrise over the Great Rift Valley. After watching the sunrise and taking pictures, descend down back to Kibo Hut for lunch then proceed to Horombo Hut. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Climb Day 5 Start: Kibo Hut 4,700 m / 15,430 ft
Summit: Uhuru Peak 5896 m / 19,344 ft
End: Horombo Hut 3,720 m / 12,205 ft
Elev gain: 1,196m / 3,924 ft
Time to summit: 6 - 8 hours
Elev loss: 2,176 m / 7,139 ft
Time to descend: 4 – 5 hours
Distance: About 22 km / 14 mi
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
On the final day, you will have a full day hike out, walking through the lush forest. You meet our driver with the vehicle at the Marangu park gate to drive back to Moshi. Have overnight at the Stella Maris Lodge.
Climb Day 6 Start: Horombo Hut 3,720 m / 12,205 ft
End: Marangu Gate 1,843m / 6,046 ft
Elev loss: 1,900m / 6,100 ft
Time: 5 - 7 hours
Distance: About 20 km / 12 mi
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Departure… or Safari!

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for those returning home or Start Wildlife Safari.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.