7 Nights / 8 Days
Embark on a 6-day adventure along the Marangu Route, the classic path to Mount Kilimanjaro鈥檚 summit. Known as the 鈥淐oca-Cola Route,鈥 it鈥檚 the only trail offering hut accommodations, providing a unique blend of comfort and challenge. Traverse lush rainforests, alpine deserts, and reach the icy pinnacle at Uhuru Peak (5,895m). With an extra acclimatization day, this itinerary enhances summit success rates and ensures a memorable experience. This trip can be done also for 5 days.
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: ~900m (2,950ft)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you鈥檒l be warmly welcomed by a Safari Spirit Journeys representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Here, you鈥檒l receive a detailed briefing, complete a gear check, and finalize preparations for your trek. The rest of the day is yours to relax and acclimate to the environment. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Altitude: 1,860m 鈫 2,700m
After breakfast, a short drive takes you to Marangu Gate (1,860m), where park formalities will be completed before you begin your trek. Your journey starts through a lush rainforest alive with colobus monkeys and colorful bird species. After 4鈥5 hours of hiking and covering approximately 8 km (5 miles), you鈥檒l arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m), located near Maundi Crater, with spectacular views stretching toward Kenya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Altitude: 2,700m 鈫 3,700m
Leaving the rainforest behind, today鈥檚 trek takes you into the heath and moorland zones. Giant lobelias and senecios characterize the landscape, and Mawenzi Peak becomes increasingly visible. After hiking 12 km (7.5 miles) over 6鈥8 hours and ascending 1,020 meters, you鈥檒l reach Horombo Hut (3,720m), where you can relax and soak in the stunning surroundings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Altitude: 3,700m
Today is dedicated to acclimatization to improve your chances of a successful summit. You鈥檒l embark on a short hike to Mawenzi Ridge (4,400m), offering breathtaking panoramic views, before returning to Horombo Hut for another overnight stay. This day helps your body adjust to the higher elevations, crucial for your upcoming ascent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Altitude: 3,700m 鈫 4,700m
After breakfast, you鈥檒l continue your journey across the Saddle, a stark alpine desert that lies between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The trek to Kibo Hut (4,703m) takes around 5鈥7 hours, covering 10 km (6 miles) and gaining 983 meters in elevation. Upon arrival, you鈥檒l rest, rehydrate, and prepare for the summit attempt, which begins at midnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Altitude: 4,700m 鈫 5,895m 鈫 3,700m
At midnight, your summit attempt begins. You鈥檒l ascend slowly via Gilman鈥檚 Point (5,685m) on the crater rim, before reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Witness an unforgettable sunrise from the roof of the continent. After celebrating your achievement, begin your descent back to Kibo Hut for a short break, and then continue down to Horombo Hut for a much-needed rest. This challenging day covers approximately 22 km (14 miles) over 12鈥16 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Altitude: 3,700m 鈫 1,860m
Following breakfast, you鈥檒l continue your descent through the vibrant rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Upon reaching the gate, you鈥檒l receive your well-earned summit certificate. From there, a vehicle will transfer you back to Moshi, where you鈥檒l enjoy a celebratory dinner and a final overnight stay at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Depending on your flight schedule, you can spend a relaxing morning in Arusha, exploring the town or simply resting, before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure鈥攐r the start of your next Tanzanian adventure.
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