Tanzania · Trekking

7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek to Uhuru Peak via the Marangu Route

7 Days Round trip from Moshi Moderate pace
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Trek Mount Kilimanjaro and reach the iconic Uhuru Peak
  • 02 Experience diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert
  • 03 Stay in comfortable mountain huts along the Marangu Route
  • 04 Enjoy a scenic and direct ascent with guided trekking support

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a 7-day adventure via the Marangu Route, trekking through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert landscapes. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, while staying in comfortable mountain huts along the way. Experience scenic trails, changing ecosystems, and guided climbs designed for a rewarding summit journey. Enjoy breathtaking views and a direct route to the top on one of the world's most iconic mountains.

Arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and celebrate the achievement.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Moshi and Tour Briefing

  • Pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel in Moshi city, about 41 km and 1 hour away.
  • Activities include enjoying the views on the way to the hotel, having lunch or resting at the hotel depending on your arrival time, a briefing about the tour, and dinner.
2
Day 02

Marangu Gate to Mandara Camp Through Rainforest

  • Trek from 1,879 m to 2,720 m through changing landscapes along the route.
  • Drive from Moshi to Marangu village and continue to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate.
  • Complete permit formalities while observing trekking teams preparing for the climb.
  • Begin trekking through lush rainforest trails with guidance on local plants and wildlife.
  • Walk along winding paths that may be muddy and slippery at lower elevations.
3
Day 03

Mandara to Horombo Camp via Heathland

  • Trek from 2,720 m to 3,720 m through changing landscapes along the route.

  • Leave the rainforest behind and follow an uphill trail through heathland.

  • Spot giant lobelias and groundsels along the way.

  • Continue into moorlands dominated by low shrubs.

  • Pause midway for lunch while enjoying views of Mawenzi.

  • Arrive at Horombo Huts beneath Kibo Summit in the late afternoon as temperatures begin to drop.

4
Day 04

Horombo to Kibo Camp Across the Saddle

  • Trek from 3,720 m to 4,720 m through gradually thinning heathland.

  • Continue across terrain that transforms into a stark moonscape landscape.

  • Approach the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

  • Pause for lunch in the expansive saddle area.

  • Traverse the vast saddle while gaining clear views of the upcoming Kibo summit route.

5
Day 05

Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak and Back to Horombo

  • Begin the ascent from 4,720 m towards 5,895 m with an early wake-up between midnight and 2 a.m.
  • Climb in a switchback pattern while staying warm and focused on the summit goal.
  • Cross loose scree and occasional snow while gaining elevation steadily.
  • Reach Gillman's Point on the crater rim and enjoy a sunrise break.
  • Continue the final stretch through snowy terrain towards Uhuru Peak.
  • Arrive at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and celebrate the achievement.
6
Day 06

Descent to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

  • Descend from 3,690 m to 1,830 m after breakfast following the summit experience.

  • Take part in a farewell ceremony with your trekking crew and celebrate the achievement.

  • Continue the descent with a lunch stop at Mandara Huts along the way.

  • Reach Marangu Park Gate and receive summit certificates.

  • Travel through steep, wet, and muddy lower trails requiring careful footing.

  • Transfer by vehicle from the gate back to the hotel in Moshi, approximately 45 minutes.

7
Day 07

Departure Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Pick-up from the hotel and transfer back to the airport, about 41 km and 1 hour away.
  • Activities include preparing early for the trip to the airport and enjoying the views on the way back.
Marangu rainforest, Kibo Camp, Uhuru Peak

Where this trip takes you

Marangu rainforest, Kibo Camp, Uhuru Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation from the airport to the hotel, to Marangu Gate, back to the hotel after the trip, and back to the airport.
  • 2 nights at the hotel, one day before and one day after the trip.
  • Accommodation during the trip.
  • Crew payment.
  • Park fee payment.

What's Not Included

  • Airline ticket.
  • Mountain insurance.
  • Tips for the crew.
  • Personal gear.

What to bring

  • Rain gear.
  • Wind gear.
  • Hiking shoes.
  • Thermal layers.
  • Summit clothes.

Know before you go

  • Important rules and regulations of the national park.
  • Your health condition before the trip.
  • Your trip leader (guide).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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Single Room $1,710.00 — $2,100.00
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