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7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Marangu Route

Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your mountain guide for a detailed climb briefing and equipment check.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast


Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,870m) – Mandara Hut (2,720m)
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate for registration and permit formalities. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest to Mandara Hut.
Hiking Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 3: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Continue through moorland vegetation with spectacular views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Hiking Distance: 12 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
A short acclimatization hike towards Zebra Rocks before returning to Horombo Hut.
Hiking Time: 2–4 hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (4,703m)


Trek across the alpine desert towards Kibo Hut. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Hiking Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 6: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut
Begin your summit attempt around midnight. Reach Gilman’s Point, continue to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo Hut.
Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi
Descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate where you will receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi.
Hiking Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 8: Departure


After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast


Tour Inclusions
✔ Kilimanjaro National Park entry fees
✔ Camping/Hut fees and rescue fees
✔ Professional English-speaking mountain guides
✔ Assistant guides and porters
✔ Airport transfers (Arrival & Departure)
✔ Transfers between hotel and Marangu Gate
✔ Two nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (Bed & Breakfast)
✔ All meals on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
✔ Drinking water during the trek
✔ Government taxes and VAT
✔ Emergency oxygen cylinder
✔ First aid kit
✔ Pulse oximeter health checks
✔ Kilimanjaro summit certificate


Tour Exclusions
✘ International and domestic flights
✘ Tanzania Visa fees
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Personal climbing gear and equipment rental
✘ Tips for guides, porters, and cook
✘ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
✘ Additional hotel nights not specified in the itinerary
Price: USD 1,800 per person (based on shared group departure). For a private climb, the price may vary depending on the number of participants.

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