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Embark on an adventurous trek along the scenic Marangu Route to the famous peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. Trek through thick jungle, heath, and moorland, enjoy panoramic views of Kibo, Mawenzi, and the Masai steppe, and acclimatize at Zebra Rocks before your summit push. The climb leads to Kibo Hut and onward to Uhuru Peak, where you can take in magnificent views from the top. With hut accommodation on the mountain and support throughout the trek, this route offers a classic Kilimanjaro experience.
Trek through thick jungle, heath, and moorland, enjoy panoramic views of Kibo, Mawenzi, and the Masai steppe, and acclimatize at Zebra Rocks before your summit push.
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You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your accommodation in Moshi town, where you will meet your guide for a briefing on your forthcoming trip. Your guide will also carry out an equipment check to ensure that you have all the required mountain gear.
On this day, you may hire any missing equipment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Moshi and transferred to Marangu Gate. Once all the required paperwork is completed, your trek begins as you make your way through the thick jungle.
As you hike toward Mandara Hut, you may spot several primates along with the area's amazing flora. After a well-deserved rest, your guide may take you to Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy stunning views of Kenya's interior.
Distance traveled: 8.3 km
Time spent: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.
Breakfast is served first thing in the morning. Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone.
After 4-6 hours, Horombo Hut at 3700 m will come into sight. From the hut, you will enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the vast plains of the Masai steppe.
Distance traveled: 12.5 km
Time spent: 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.
Today is set aside for acclimatization, which should not be overlooked, as it significantly increases your chances of reaching the summit. After a leisurely breakfast, you will take a four-hour walk to Zebra Rocks at 4020 m.
The rock formation gets its name from its striking black and white stripes. After returning to Horombo Hut, a nice meal will be waiting for you, and you can spend the afternoon unwinding and re-energizing for the next day's trek.
Distance traveled: 5 km
Time spent: 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.
Today's stage is long and demanding. The well-maintained trail leads to the
Today is the summit stage, known as
You will descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, completing your Kilimanjaro trek. This final stretch takes you back down through the mountain landscape to the gate, where your climb comes to an end.
Distance traveled: 20.8 km
Time spent: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all included.
After the hike, you will have the rest of the day free to relax before your journey home. Depending on your flight schedule, you may wish to go sightseeing around Moshi and pick up some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
If you want to continue exploring Tanzania, safaris, Zanzibar, and other add-ons are available.
Breakfast is included in the price.
Where this trip takes you
Zebra Rocks, Kibo Hut, Uhuru Peak, Masai steppe
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There are six main Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes. These routes vary not only in length, cost, and scenery; they also have different difficulty levels and different success rates. Selecting a Kilimanjaro climbing route is one of the most important decisions you have to make.
There is no single best Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing route. Which route is best for you depends on several factors, including the time and money you have available, your previous experience and fitness, the time of year, and your personal preference.
Below are the pros and cons of different Kilimanjaro routes.
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