7 Days Marangu Route
A Trekking That Stays With You Forever
Experiences On the Untouched Tanzania Tour
This eight-day safari is ideal for those with limited time, covering Tanzania’s top four Northern Circuit parks. Experience the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Spot the Big Five, witness the Great Migration, and explore breathtaking scenery. This well-balanced itinerary ensures a thrilling and immersive safari experience within a week.
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Highlights
Trek through lush rainforest trails. - Stay in cosy mountain hut accommodations.
- Acclimatize with an extra rest day.
- Summit Africa’s highest peak overnight.
- Descend through scenic diverse landscapes.
Map & Itinerary
Nights spent per location
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or transfer from Arusha to Moshi, situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner and an overnight stay at a comfortable hotel in Moshi, preparing for the trek ahead.
Stay
DinnerDay 2: Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, meet your head guide and drive to Marangu Gate for registration. Begin trekking through the lush rainforest, where you may spot Colobus monkeys and other wildlife. The trail gradually ascends to Mandara Hut, where you will spend the night.
Elevation: 1,830m/6,000ft to 2,700m/8,900ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Mandara HutDay 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone, where the first views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks emerge. Trek through scenic landscapes with giant heather and groundsel plants before reaching Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 2,700m/8,900ft to 3,720m/12,200ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Spend the day acclimatizing with a trek towards Mawenzi Peak, passing Zebra Rocks (4,020m) along the way. The alpine surroundings offer a peaceful hiking experience, aiding in summit preparation.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Trek through the alpine desert, crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The high-altitude terrain is vast and barren, offering breathtaking views. Arrive at Kibo Hut in time for lunch and rest before your midnight summit attempt.
Elevation: 3,720m/12,200ft to 4,700m/15,400ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Kibo HutDay 6: Summit Day – Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Begin the final ascent at midnight, hiking by headlamp to Gilman’s Point (5,685m). From here, continue past Stella Point (5,756m) before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—the highest point in Africa! After celebrating, descend to Kibo Hut for a meal and continue down to Horombo Hut for a well-earned rest.
Elevation: 4,700m/15,400ft to 5,895m/19,340ft (Uhuru Peak) to 3,720m/12,200ft
Distance: 4km/2.5mi up, 14km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Arctic, Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
After breakfast, descend through the heathland and rainforest, enjoying your last trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Marangu Gate, receive your summit certificate, and bid farewell to your guides and porters before transferring back to Moshi or Arusha.
Elevation: 3,720m/12,200ft to 1,830m/6,000ft
Distance: 18km/11mi
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heathland & Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Included / Excluded
included
- 2 Nights’ accommodation at Springlands Hotel – Full Board Basis
- All park fees
- National Park-approved guides and porters
- 18% VAT
- Accommodation on the mountain (accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
- Meals on the mountain
- Transport from Moshi at Springlands Hotel to the Starting point of the mountain and return to Moshi at Springlands Hotel.
Excluded
- Tips to drivers, porters and guide
- Airport Transfers
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.
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