8-Day Kilimanjaro Trek to Uhuru Peak via the Marangu Route

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Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Moshi

• Meet at the airport in Arusha, Tanzania, and transfer to the hotel in Moshi. If you arrive at Nairobi Airport in Kenya, make an independent bus transfer by local transport to the city of Arusha or directly to the city of Moshi to the hotel. If necessary, an individual Nairobi-Moshi transfer can be arranged. The total travel time from Nairobi is about 5 hours. Our representative will meet the arriving group at the designated place. Accommodation is in a 3-star hotel with private facilities in the city of Moshi, with free meals. A thorough briefing on the upcoming ascent will be provided, and the necessary equipment will be prepared. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 02

Marangu Gate to Mandara Camp

• Transfer to the Marangu Gate, the starting point of the trail at an altitude of 1,980 m. The climbing group is assembled, and the necessary equipment and personal cargo, which should not be heavier than 20 kg, are distributed to the porters. From the trailhead, the group begins the hike to Mandara Hut, a camp located at an altitude of 2,700 m. The route is 12 km long and takes about 5 hours, during which climbers can observe a picturesque rainforest along a gentle ridge. There is also another trail, reached by turning left immediately after entering the reserve. This trail follows the river and, after 1.5 hours of walking, leads climbers back to the main trail. The halt point is Mandara Camp, with accommodation in wooden huts.

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Day 03

Trek to Horombo Hut via Moorland Scenery

• The route to Horombo Hut, at an altitude of 3,720 m, is a 15 km journey that takes approximately 6 hours. The trail leads the group through a mysterious forest thicket and passes around the Maundi Crater. From here, you can see Kibo Crater, the intended goal of the peak conquerors. Farther on, the trail crosses alpine meadows of amazing beauty, where huge lobelias and groundsels grow. Their height reaches as much as 6 meters. The halt point is Horombo Camp, with accommodation in wooden huts.

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Day 04

Acclimatization Hike to Zebra Rocks

• This day is reserved for acclimatization, which helps to avoid mountain sickness or reduce its effects. A short four-hour route is recommended, including the Zebra cliffs, reaching Mawenzi camp, and descending back to Horombo.

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Day 05

Ascent to Kibo Hut Camp

• The route to Kibo Hut Camp, at an altitude of 4,700 m, is a 15 km journey that takes approximately 6 hours. Along the way, climbers are accompanied by alpine semi-desert and rocky terrain. There is also an additional trail from Mawenzi Camp that leads toward Kibo Camp. It is considerably easier and about one hour shorter. It may be of interest to climbers who explored the standard path during the acclimatization day. The halt point is Kibo Camp, with accommodation in wooden huts. The group rests here before the summit assault at midnight.

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Day 06

Summit Attempt to Uhuru Peak and Descent

• The summit assault takes about 5 to 7 hours. The group meets the dawn at the highest point in Africa - Uhuru Peak - at an altitude of 5,895 m above sea level. Those who wish can descend 100 meters into the crater interior and walk among the glaciers. After that, the descent returns to Kibo Huts Camp, where the camp is packed up. The journey then continues for another 5 to 6 hours down to Horombo Hut Camp, descending to an altitude of 3,720 m. The halt point is Horombo Hut Campground, with accommodation in wooden huts.

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Day 07

Descent to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

• The group descends to the end of the ascent route at Marangu Gate, at an altitude of 1,980 m. The 27 km journey takes about 6 hours. The trail passes Mandara Camp and continues through a tropical forest of amazing beauty. At the end of the journey, group members who reached the summit receive a certificate confirming their climb of one of the highest points in Africa. There are two certificates: gold for the conquerors of Uhuru Peak, and green for those who reached Gilman's Point. Next comes the farewell to the staff. It is good form to tip them. The group then transfers to a 3-star hotel with amenities in the city of Moshi. The rest of the time is allocated for rest.

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Day 08

Departure Transfer to the Airport

• Transfer the group of satisfied climbers to the airport by convenient transport.