Kilimanjaro Climbs: Marangu Route

Marangu Route:

Day 1
Guests arrive in the town of Moshi by their own arrangements, and can take the time to prepare themselves for the adventure that lies ahead.
Overnight at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro – Dinner.

Day 2
After breakfast guests are transferred to the Marangu Gate in the Kilimanjaro National Park where they will begin the trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The first day’s trek will take them up to Mandara Hut (2 750m), through lush forest area.
Overnight at Mandara Hut – Dinner and breakfast.

Day 3
After breakfast, guests will begin the days’ trek along a good path, which takes them through open moorlands and up to their next stop, Horombo Hut (3 700m).
Overnight at Horombo Hut – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4
Following breakfast, guests will continue their ascent, which will go past the ‘Last Water Point’ to reach the Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi (4 700m) that resembles a lunar landscape. From here, it is about an hour’s hike until the next overnight hut. Overnight at Kibo Hut – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5
Climbers depart at midnight for Gillman’s Point (5 681m), which is on the crater rim, and arrive in time to watch the sunrise. The next part of the ascent is steep, and the climbers continue the climb to Uhuru Peak (5 895m), the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the views, guests then begin their descent back to Horombo Hut.
Overnight at Horombo Hut – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6
The climb descends to the Marangu Gate from where climbers are transferred back to the overnight accommodation in Moshi. Overnight at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro – Dinner

Day 7
The climb concludes with breakfast and an outbound departure.
Note: Extra day to acclimatise at Horombo Hut on Day 4.