Marangu Route

Your guide will meet and greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and after a short briefing he will drive you to your hotel in Moshi.
Please take note that the hotel cost covers breakfast exclusively. The check-in process commences at 2:00 PM.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi

In the morning depart for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu route entrance gate. At the park entrance your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters weight check and early lunch we will embark into the hiking trail that leads us through the beautiful rain forest ofMount Kilimanjaro.
Upon arrival at Mandara Hut our mountain crew will take care of the necessities while you enjoy your evening, dinner will be served in time and you will be ready for a well-earned sleep.
8 km
1,843 m – 2,700 m
4 – 5 hrs
Rain forest

After breakfast depart for Horombo Hut. A long day lies ahead with a moderate trek for 11 km, first trekking through the forest which soon will open up into moorland. Upon arrival at Horombo Hut you may be lucky to witness a clear view of the Uhuru and Mawenzi peaks.
11 Km
2,700 m – 3,720 m
6 – 8 hrs
Heather | Moorland

Depart for Kibo Hut after breakfast. On this day the trek is not very difficult, though given the altitude it is important to keep an appropriate pace to keep your strength as the trek to the summit will follow at mid night. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut you will rest while our chef prepares an early dinner.
Prepare and retire to bed early ready for the quest to the summit around mid-night.
9 km
3,720 m – 4,703 m
6 – 7 hrs
Moorland | Alpine Desert

At an early start around midnight begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Our trained team will make sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ul5mate goal, Uhuru Peak. ADer successfully reaching “the rooDop of Africa”, enjoy the view before descending back to Horombo Hut.
Later in the evening we enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
6 km ascent │ 16 km descent
4,703 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m
6-8 hrs ascent │ 6-8 hrs descent
Arctic | Alpine Desert

After breakfast depart for Marangu gate. The longest trek of this mountain challenge lies ahead though the trek is mostly downhill making this day challenging physically but not altitude wise. The trek will be 19 km through the rain forest for approximately 5-7 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi
19 km
3,720 m – 1,843 m
7-9 hrs
Moorland | Heather | Rain forest

Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.

Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.
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