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7 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

7 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route adventure begins at Marangu Gate with the company of an armed ranger, a guide and a porter. 7 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route journey will begin towards Mandara Hut (where you will come across a canopy of forests). 7 days Kilimanjaro Marangu route is the only route where overnight stays are in huts. This makes Marangu a good option for hiking during the rainy season.

The journey will continue towards Horombo Hut (where you will come across different tree species such as mahogany and baobab). 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame route journey will continue towards Kibo Hut (6-8 hours, 4703m a.s.l.), Uhuru Peak (Africa’s Highest Peak, 5895m a.s.l.) and ends as we head back to Horombo Hut on our way towards Marangu Gate for departure.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL

What to do:

  • Pick up from the airport and transfer to Arusha.
  • On arrival you will guide and do briefing.
  • Overnight at Tulia lodge.
  • Meal plan: bed and breakfast.
  • Arrival at the airport.
  • Transfer to Arusha distance of 55km.

DAY 2: ARUSHA – MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUT

What to do:

  • After morning breakfast while accompanied with your lunch pack transfer to Marangu Gate.
  • At the gate you will do clearance the start trekking.
  • Marangu gate to Mandara Hut is 2700m above sea level.
  • It will take 4-5 hours.
  • Overnight at Mandara Hut.
  • Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.

DAY 3: MANDARA HUT – HOROMBO HUT

What to do:

  • Enjoy your breakfast and start ascending to Horombo Hut.
  • You will come across different forest and different weather.
  • This will take 6-7 hours and you will cover 3720m above sea level.
  • Lunch will be taken on your way.
  • Dinner and overnight will be taken at Horombo Hut.
  • Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.

DAY 4: HUT – KIBO HUT

What to do:

  • After your breakfast start walking towards Kibo Hut.
  • Guide will lead you to Kibo Hut.
  • This take 6-8 hours and you will cover 4703m above sea level.
  • Dinner and overnight will be at Kibo Hut.

Meal plan: full board.

DAY 5: KIBO HUT – UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO HUT

What to do:

  • At midnight you will take a light breakfast and depart to Uhuru Peak.
  • It is 5895m above sea level and you will take 6-8 hours.
  • At the peak you will take pictures.
  • Start descending Horombo Hut for overnight which is 3720m above sea level.
  • Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
  • Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUT – MARANGU GATE

What to do:

  • Take you breakfast and start descending to Marangu Gate.
  • At the gate you will be awarded certificate as a sign of conquering Africa’s highest mountain.
  • Later transfer to Arusha for overnight at Tulia lodge.
  • Meal plan: bed and breakfast.
  • Walking from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate.
  • Transfer to Arusha.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

What to do:

  • Morning breakfast
  • Transfer to the airport

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