7-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek with Uhuru Peak Summit

Travel by comfortable vehicle from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the hotel of your choice. The hotels we use offer comfortable rooms with hot showers, swimming pools, pleasant staff, and Wi-Fi access. You will also receive a climbing briefing and rental equipment if required. Please note that check-in starts at 2:00 pm.

After an early morning introduction and recap with the group, begin your journey to the eastern gate of Kilimanjaro National Park at Marangu, located at 1,860 m. Here, your main guide will arrange all necessary permits and registration for search and rescue services before you start your trek to Mandara Hut at 2,700 m.

The trail passes through rainforest, where showers are common, so be sure to bring a raincoat. As this is your first day at altitude, we highly recommend that you do not consume caffeine or alcohol, drink regularly in small amounts with a total daily intake of at least 4 litres, and use Diamox to relieve symptoms of altitude sickness. It is usually taken in the morning before climbing for the day. Consult your doctor before starting the trip to check for any contraindications.

Heed your body's warnings and immediately notify the instructor of any undesirable symptoms. The discomfort associated with adaptation often occurs at night, when your body receives less oxygen than during the day. Feelings of nausea and headaches often manifest at this stage.

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart from Mandara Hut to begin a moderate climb to the second-highest campsite, Horombo Hut at 3,720 m. When you arrive at camp, you will be able to see two volcanoes at once: Kibo and Mawenzi.

A few hours after lunch, you will do an acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut, gaining 200 metres in elevation, before returning to Horombo Hut, where dinner will be prepared for you.

Please note that acclimatization is an easy hike with a small elevation gain designed to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take adaptive hiking very seriously, as it increases your chances of successfully conquering Kilimanjaro and helps you avoid the consequences of altitude sickness.

Increased adaptation:
Altitude change: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - destination en route to Kibo Hut (3,920 m)
Walking distance: 2.5 km
Walking time: 1 to 2 hours

After breakfast, you will depart for an acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut and then return to Horombo Hut. After lunch, you may choose to stroll around, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano, or simply rest before your next journey to Kibo Hut.

Increased adaptation:
Altitude change: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) - destination en route to Kibo Hut (4,500 m)
Walking distance: 5-8 km
Walking time: 3 to 4 hours

Right after breakfast, the group will walk to Kibo Hut at 4,700 m. The hike itself is not too difficult, but it is important to pace yourself and conserve your stamina for the final ascent to the top of Kilimanjaro.

Upon arrival at camp, lunch will be served. Afterward, we recommend that you get as much sleep as possible, avoid strenuous activity, and drink plenty of water.

Depart during the night from Kibo Hut at 4,700 m and begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. This section of the Marangu Route has moderate physical difficulty, but the high altitude challenges every climber's body.

Throughout the trek, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will monitor your stamina and determination. After a successful summit of Uhuru Peak, you may descend to the nearest glacier if you wish.

You will then return to Kibo Camp and, after a two-hour rest, continue down to Horombo Hut at 3,720 m.

A hot breakfast will be served in the morning before you head toward the exit of Kilimanjaro National Park at Marangu Gate, located at 1,860 m. After you get off the mountain, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and you will have the opportunity to share your opinion about the trip in the guestbook.

Finally, we will present your anniversary certificate at our office and provide your transfer back to the hotel.