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Moshi · Kilimanjaro Region · Tanzania
8 Day Marangu Route To Uhuru Peak Mt. Kilimanjaro
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The Experience
What your day looks like
It is referred to as the tourist route because of services available on the way to the summit. Unlike other routes, it is relatively easy, has low success rate because many unfit people attempt Kili trek via this route and fail, it is a popular route and accommodation is in huts. It is preferred by many trekkers. It is also beautiful. It is the easiest and shortest route. Ascent and descent are done on the same path.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Begin hiking through rainforest from the park gate (Marangu) to Mandara Hut
- Side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings
- The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts(3720m)
- The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape
- Early Start will allow climbers to reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise
- Those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight.
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Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight.
Day 2
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Registrations Leave Moshi town and drive for about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the south east side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations.
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin hiking through rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut(2720m). A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 30 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Bathrooms are available with running water.
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Accommodation included.
Day 3
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Horombo Huts Hike to Horombo Huts(3720m). You travel through lower heath land with small shrubs being the main vegetation. Stop half way for lunch. Views of Mawenzi are amazing. The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts. Arrive Horombo Huts, unpack and rest up. Bathrooms are available with running water.
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be available.
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Accommodation included.
Day 4
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Acclimatization Today you have an extra day at Horombo for acclimatization to zebra rock. It will be a kind of training, and you will walk around the hut up to the Mawenzi turn hut (4150m). You will get an experience and be familiar to the summit weather.
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You will overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 5
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Wake to breakfast as usual (if you wake before sunup you can get some great photos of the sunrise). Lunch and dinner will also be available later on in the day.
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike to Kibo Hut Pack and begin the hike to Kibo Hut(4720m). The first half of the day’s hike traverses the upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness.
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Accommodation included. No running water at Kibo Huts.
Day 6
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Wake at around midnight to a light breakfast, and then prepare for the summit ascent. Lunch & Dinner will also be available later on in the day.
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Uhuru Peak This part of the hike is carried out during the early morning before dawn so that the climbers reach Uhuru Peak at around sunrise. Leave at about 1:00am and reach Gilman’s Point(5685m) at about 7:00am. The climbers are met with views of the crater from Gilman’s Point because it is on the Crater Rim. Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to Uhuru Peak, the summit. From there you will descend back to Kibo Hut 4720m, collect your things and cross the saddle again at Horombo Hut where you will spend the night.
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Overnight at Horombo Huts.
Day 7
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Hiking at Mount Kilimanjaro. Wake as usual, pack and descend to Mandara Hut. Continue on to the park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. Tips is recommended and highly appreciated and can be given to the Guide at Springlands Hotel. This is also where successful climbers receive their summitcertificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
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Overnight in Springlands hotel.
Day 8
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Thank you for visiting! Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home. We are happy you came and hope to see you again Soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Two nights accommodation at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb) Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Hut/camping fees and tents Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils. Rescue fees (required by the National Park) Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
Not Included
Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel (except on the 1 person rate) Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags) Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available for rent. See our rental price list Car Supplement USD$145 per car for clients who go through Lemosho/Rongai/Shira Routes Items of personal nature (expenses) Emergency Oxygen Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit) Visa fees & travel insurance Flight tickets
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other personal belongings
Meeting & Pickup
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up and transferred to the Springlands Hotel or similar
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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