Kilimanjaro 2025

Embark on an unforgettable trek up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Our expert guides lead you through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to the snow-capped summit. This challenging adventure promises breathtaking views and a unique cultural experience. Conquer Kilimanjaro with us and make every step a journey to remember.

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KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE – 8 DAYS

Why Marangu?

This is the traditional and most straightforward route on the mountain. It is also the busiest and best equipped. If you accept that there will be others around, there are the advantages of good huts, good views of Mawenzi and, of course, others to walk with. If you are travelling by yourself, this is the only route on which you can easily join a group.

DAY 1

Day One: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by our representative and taken to Keys Hotel. It is a family run hotel located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, with comfortable accommodation, variety of meals, clean swimming pool and friendly services. Located only ten minutes walking distance to Moshi town center, palatable meal and luxurious accommodation; Keys Hotel is the most spectacular place one will always wish to stay, Keys Hotel - 2700 ft. (BB).

Day 2

Day Two – Marangu Gate (1,843 m/6,046 ft) – Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,860 ft)
Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Altitude gain: 857 m/2,814 ft

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Marangu Gate at Kilimanjaro National Park.

You will reach Mandara Hut (2 700m) after +- 4 hrs of hiking from the Park Gate. Your accommodation is in dormitory style chalets. There are no shower/bath facilities while doing the climb and toilets will be long drops. You will be provided with bowls of warm water each morning. Dinner and overnight: Mandara Hut (FB)

Day 3

Day Three – Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,860 ft) – Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft)
Walking distance: 12 km/7.2 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1,000 m/3,280 ft

Continue the hike up to Horombo Hut. A steep, sometimes wet, 20 min walk through the upper part of the rainforest, followed by a 2km section of tall giant heather interspersed with large clumps of tussock grass, around 15km or 5 hrs from Mandara Hut. The vegetation changes to stunted clumps of heather with ‘everlasting’ flowers and short tussock grasses. Lobelia and groundsels occupy the wetter areas. Dinner and overnight: Horombo Hut (FB)

Day 4

Day Four – Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft) – acclimatization walk – Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft)
Today is an extra day to acclimatize, and it is best spent taking a day hike up toward the Maundi Hut by the upper trail to a viewpoint at 14,100 feet (4 hours round-trip). If you are feeling very fatigued, it can be spent resting or exploring the nearby region. Birdlife is abundant at Horombo. The rains come upon us almost every afternoon. So plan your day hike to be back inside the lodge with a cup of tea and good book by 4 p.m. Most climbers begin to feel the altitudinal changes at this level. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut (FB)

Day 5

Day Five – Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m/15,420 ft)
Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.7 miles
Walking time: 5-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1,000 m/3,280 ft

After breakfast we will set out on a path that traverses west, before turning northwards towards Middle Red Hill and the Triplets. Heading west for the final 3km to Kibo Hut (4,700m) is a little challenge which so much impresses climbers. This alpine desert is littered with rocks and leaves you feel as if walking on the moon. Whilst here, the view towards Mawenzi Peak to the east is most spectacular. Dinner and overnight: Kibo Hut (FB)

Day 6

Day Six – Kibo Hut (4,700 m/15,420 ft)- Summit via Gilman’s Point (5,690m /18,668 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) and descent to Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft)
Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles ascent + 15 km/9.5 miles descent
Walking time: 10-16 hours
Altitude gain: 990 m/ 3,248 ft (Gilman’s Point) or 1,195 m/3,920 ft (Uhuru Peak)
Descent: 2,195 m/7,200 ft

Early start! The hike to Gilman’s Point is a very slow steep walk on volcanic scree for about 5-6 hours. As you approach the crater rim you will enjoy the most memorable sunrise you may ever experience. Hiking to the peak is fairly flat terrain which normally takes about 1.5 hours to conquer Uhuru Peak (Summit of Africa). Dinner and overnight: Horombo Hut (FB)

Day 7

Day Seven – Horombo Hut (3,700 m/12,140 ft) – Marangu Gate (1,843 m/6,046 ft)
Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles
Walking time: 5 hours
Descent: 1,857 m/6,094 ft

Enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. Take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard (tree moss) growing on the giant trees as well as some Giant Ferns towering high over the forest bed. The path has many steps leading you down to Marangu Gate. You will be transferred back to Keys Hotel for hot shower and overnight rest. (BB)

Day 8

Departure Day

Kit List

Luggage Allowance

On the trek your luggage will be restricted to two bags, your day pack & duffle bag. Please note your duffle bag will be restricted to 12kg due to restrictions on how much the porters can carry.
You are able to leave a bag at the hotel in Moshi where you may decant any items not needed on the mountain. These will be stored securely and returned at the end of your trek.