8 Days Climb 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 comfortable mountain huts.
- Acclimatize with an extra 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, where a La Pisada Africa representative will meet and transfer you to Springlands Hotel or a similar hotel in Moshi. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay with dinner and breakfast as you prepare for your climb.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2: Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration before starting your trek. Walk through the lush rainforest, where you may spot Colobus monkeys and vibrant birdlife. A short detour to Maundi Crater offers stunning views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Arrive at Mandara Hut for your overnight stay.
Elevation: 1,830m/6,000ft to 2,700m/8,875ft
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 behind as you enter the heathland zone, where giant lobelias and groundsels thrive. The trail gradually ascends with breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut for an overnight stay.
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 at Horombo Hut to acclimatize, increasing your chances of a successful summit. You may take a short trek to Zebra Rocks (4,020m) for better acclimatization and enjoy views of Mawenzi Peak. Rest and prepare for the next ascent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
The trail continues into the alpine desert, with little vegetation and stark landscapes. Pass the Last Water Point before crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Kibo Hut for an early dinner and rest before your summit attempt.
Elevation: 3,690m/12,100ft to 4,695m/15,400ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 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 midnight ascent via switchbacks to Gilman’s Point (5,685m), then continue to Stella Point (5,756m) before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m)—the highest point in Africa! After celebrating, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing to Horombo Hut.
Elevation: 4,695m/15,400ft to 5,895m/19,340ft (Uhuru Peak) to 3,690m/12,100ft
Distance: 4km/2.5mi up, 14km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Stay
Horombo HutDay 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi
Descend through heathland and rainforest, enjoying the final views of Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes. At Marangu Gate, receive your summit certificates before transferring to Springlands Hotel in Moshi for a relaxing overnight stay.
Elevation: 3,690m/12,100ft to 1,830m/6,000ft to 890m/2,920ft
Distance: 18km/11mi
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heathland & Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Stay
MoshiDay 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Price Table
| Non-Resident | Return Airport Transfers | Total per Person | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 45 | 1,895 | - | - |
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