8-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route to Uhuru Peak

1

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Pre-Climb Briefing in Moshi

• Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
• A private transfer will be arranged from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshi.
• Gather at the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
• Your appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance will also be confirmed.

2

Day 02

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Through Rainforest

• After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to Marangu Gate.
• Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin, and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest.
• Alongside the impressive vegetation, you may also catch a glimpse of some primates as you make your way to Mandara Hut.

3

Day 03

Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut via Heath and Moorland

• The day begins with an early breakfast.
• Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone.
• Approximately 4 - 6 hours later, Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

4

Day 04

Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rocks and Return to Horombo Hut

• Today serves as an acclimatization day.
• This should not be underestimated, as it greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit.
• After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name.
• On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you.

5

Day 05

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut Across the Saddle

• Today's stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the "Last Water Point," which is followed by the so-called "saddle." This nearly vegetation-less plateau joins the main summit, Kibo, with Mawenzi.
• Today's destination is Kibo Hut, usually reached in about 5 - 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night.

6

Day 06

Midnight Summit Push to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

• Today is "The Big Day" - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight, and it will be long and strenuous. Passing Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely continues upward.
• At sunrise, you will reach Gillman's Point (5681m) - the crater rim of Kilimanjaro - where the sun will slowly begin to warm the land.
• You will soon forget the cold of the night, and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m.

7

Day 07

Descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

• The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch is waiting for you.
• Soon, you will once again pass through the tropical rainforest, and after a total of 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m).
• After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit.

8

Day 08

Departure or Onward Travel

• This day is left open for your next destination.
• If you have a safari planned, it may be used to begin your safari, fly to Zanzibar, or fly back home.
• Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your preferred time.