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
WHATS INCLUDES
- Transfer To/From Trekking
- All Trekking Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Guide Allowance
- Mineral Drinking Water
WHATS EXCLUDES
- Tips
- Medical Insurance
- Alcohol
- Accommodation In Arusha
- All Trekking Personal Gears
- All Things Of Personal Nature