7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek with Hut Accommodation

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or a similar property.
• Relax and prepare for the trek with an overnight stay.
• Meals included are none.

Overnight stay at Walk With Us Africa.

• Depart from Springlands Hotel at approximately 8:00 and drive for 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro.
• Complete registration formalities at the park gate before beginning the trek around 10:30.
• Hike through the rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut over approximately 4 hours.
• Stop halfway along the trail to enjoy lunch.
• Arrive at Mandara Hut in the afternoon and take time to rest with tea or coffee.
• Take an optional short walk to Maundi Crater for views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
• Enjoy dinner in the evening at the hut.
• Trek between 1,800 metres and 2,720 metres in altitude over approximately 4 hours.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

• Begin the day with breakfast at around 7:30 and prepare for the next stage of the trek.
• Depart at approximately 8:30 and hike towards Horombo Hut.
• Trek through lower heathland characterised by small shrubs and open landscapes.
• Stop midway along the trail to enjoy lunch.
• Take in scenic views of Mawenzi Peak and glimpses of Kibo summit along the route.
• Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and take time to rest and settle in.
• Prepare for dinner at the hut with access to basic facilities, including running water.
• Trek between 2,720 metres and 3,720 metres over approximately 5 to 6 hours.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

• Begin the day after breakfast and continue the ascent towards Kibo Hut.
• Pass the last watering point and proceed onto the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
• Trek through upper heathland as the landscape gradually transitions into a barren alpine desert.
• Experience the unique "moonscape" terrain with minimal vegetation along the route.
• Arrive at Kibo Hut after approximately 5 to 6 hours of trekking.
• Relax, have dinner, and prepare for the upcoming summit attempt.
• Trek between 3,720 metres and 4,720 metres in altitude.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Kibo Hut or similar.

• Begin the summit attempt around midnight after a light breakfast.
• Depart at approximately 1:00 and trek in the early hours towards Gilman's Point.
• Reach Gilman's Point at around 7:00 and enjoy views from the crater rim.
• Continue for approximately 2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres by sunrise.
• Take in the achievement at the highest point in Africa before beginning the descent.
• Descend back to Kibo Hut to collect belongings.
• Cross the saddle and continue descending to Horombo Hut.
• Relax, have dinner, and rest after a long trekking day.
• Trek between 4,720 metres and 5,895 metres before descending to 3,720 metres.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Horombo Hut.

• Begin the day by waking up, packing, and starting the descent from Horombo Hut.
• Trek down to Mandara Hut and stop for lunch along the way.
• Continue descending towards the park gate, arriving in the afternoon around 14:00 to 15:00.
• Meet your transport at the gate and drive back to Moshi.
• Enjoy a hot shower and relax after completing the trek.
• Receive summit certificates based on your achievement, with green certificates for Stella Point and gold certificates for Uhuru Peak.
• Offer tips to guides and porters as a gesture of appreciation at the end of the journey.
• Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Overnight stay at Walk With Us Africa.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departure.
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.
• Continue to other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya if planned.
• Meals included are breakfast.
• No accommodation is provided as the tour concludes.