Arusha to Marangu Gate then Mandara Camp

Kilimanjaro National Park - After breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge in Arusha and driven to the Marangu Gate. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, your trek will commence, and you will soon find yourself hiking through the lush rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you may catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After a well-deserved rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy the stunning view of the Kenyan interior.

MANDARA HUT (2700M) TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

ACCLIMATIZATION TREK TO ZEBRA ROCKS (4020M) THEN BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today serves as an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day.

HOROMBO HUT (3700M) TO KIBO HUT (4700M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water Point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This nearly vegetation-less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut, usually reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

KIBO HUT (4700M) TO UHURU PEAK (5895M) & DOWN TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight, which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will soon forget the cold of the night, and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you, followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

MANDARA HUT (2700M) TO KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK GATE (1860M)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass through the tropical rainforest, and after a total of 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer will take you back to your hotel in Arusha. Once there, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• Breakfast
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• All fees and/or taxes
• Emergency first-aid kit
• Fair wages for the mountain crew
• Tea and coffee
• Mountain tents
• Sleeping Mats

• sleeping bags
• Accommodations before and after climb
• Tips
• Personal items and toiletries
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Flights
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 80 for the entire trek.
• Travel insurance

Safety First: Our climb is equipped with vital safety features, including emergency oxygen supplies, a fully stocked first aid kit, and routine health assessments. Your safety is our utmost priority.

Summit Success Rate: Boasting a proven history of high summit success rates, we implement strategies and practices to maximize your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak and celebrating your accomplishment.

Cultural Insight: Experience the local Chagga culture through meaningful interactions with our guides and support staff, who will share their rich heritage and traditions.

Comfortable Hut Accommodation: Unlike many other routes, our Marangu Route climb offers the unique benefit of staying in comfortable, well-maintained huts. This ensures a more restful sleep each night with dependable protection from the elements.

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