8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek to Uhuru Peak

You will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Moshi. The briefing will take place at the hotel, where our guides will go through all the important details regarding your trek and inspect your trekking gear to make sure that you have all the equipment needed for your climb the next day.

You will have a chance to get to know your guides, chefs, and porters before departing the hotel in Moshi. You will begin your journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro after completing the gate registration. Our final destination is Mandara Hut. Once we arrive, you can decide whether to relax for the rest of the day or take a stroll to Maundi Crater.

Elevation Gain: 943 meters (3,000 feet)

Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Distance: 7 km

After breakfast, we will begin our trek to Horombo Hut. Today's terrain, Kilimanjaro's moorland, is a total contrast to the rainforest, and in the distance, the presence of Uhuru Peak and Mawenzi is unmistakable. When we get to Kambi ya Taanu, we will take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch. Pleasant blue skies will allow you to marvel at the scenic views of Mawenzi and the peaks of Kibo. We will arrive at Horombo Huts in the afternoon, and you will have the opportunity to unwind for the rest of the day while enjoying the surroundings.

Elevation Gain: 977 meters (3,200 feet)

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Distance: 11 km

The purpose of this day is to acclimatize and increase your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak. We suggest that you aim to hike all the way to Mawenzi Hut to enable maximum acclimatization. After that, a nice lunch will be served, and you can relax for the rest of the day.

Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 meters (2,900 feet)

Walking Time: 4-5 hours

Distance: 8 km

After breakfast, we will collect our belongings and hike through the alpine desert of Kilimanjaro's upper altitudes. After an hour, we will arrive at the Maua River and encounter our first milestone, a small mountain stream. Once we come across Middle Red Hill, we will take a break and eat lunch. We will reach Kibo Huts in the afternoon, and it is recommended that you prepare for your midnight climb and rest as much as possible.

Elevation Gain: 1,030 meters (3,380 feet)

Walking Time: 6-8 hours

Distance: 10 km

We will begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. You will set off into the darkness of the midnight skies with a curious mix of minor fatigue and raw adrenalin that will carry you to the summit. The hike begins with a gruelling five-hour trek to Gillman's Point, located on the crater's perimeter. This trail is tremendously difficult, irrespective of the fact that it is considered the easiest ascent path. It takes approximately two hours to come across the first major rest stop, William's Point. It is positioned at 500 meters, and you will continue for another thirty minutes before encountering the rocky terrain that leads the way to Gillman's Point (5,681 meters). The actual hike to Gilman's does not have great difficulty, but combining the hike with a high altitude becomes tiring and long. You will hike for two more hours before reaching your goal, Uhuru Peak. Before we descend, you can take photos of the landscape and your group. You will realize that the route down from the summit has remarkable views. We will stop at Kibo Hut to give you a chance to catch your breath. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Horombo Huts. You can relax and have a look at the surroundings on your last night on the mountain.

Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters (3,760 feet)

Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters (7,140 feet)

Walking Time: 11-13 hours

Distance: 18 km

After enjoying your last breakfast in the dining area, you will start your final trek. The descent to Marangu Gate includes one of the most beautiful sights, Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Marvel at the rays of light and mysterious puffs of white that gleam through the underpass of branches. Please remain alert while walking, as the path tends to get slippery. Our vehicles will take you back to Moshi when you arrive at Marangu Gate. You can purchase sodas and souvenirs that will remind you of your 8-day Marangu Route for years to come.

Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters (6,295 feet)

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Distance: 19 km

A driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport, from where you will connect to your flight.