| Day | Camp Name | Altitude (m) | Accommodation Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mandara Hut | 2,700 | Shared Hut |
| 3 | Horombo Hut | 3,720 | Shared Hut |
| 4 | Kibo Hut | 4,700 | Shared Hut |
| 5 | Horombo Hut | 3,720 | Shared Hut |
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Marangu Route offers a classic and comfortable ascent to Africa’s highest peak. With hut accommodations and a steady ascent profile, it’s ideal for trekkers seeking a well-established path. Over six days, you’ll journey through lush rainforest, moorlands, alpine desert, and into the arctic summit zone, reaching the famed Uhuru Peak at 5,895m.
| Day | Camp Name | Altitude (m) | Accommodation Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mandara Hut | 2,700 | Shared Hut |
| 3 | Horombo Hut | 3,720 | Shared Hut |
| 4 | Kibo Hut | 4,700 | Shared Hut |
| 5 | Horombo Hut | 3,720 | Shared Hut |
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Babylon Lodge in Marangu, Kilimanjaro. Relax and enjoy a detailed climb briefing and gear check with your mountain Guide, to make sure you are ready for this extraordinary adventure. If you arrived early, you can walk around and stretch.
Overnight at Babylond Lodge Kilimanjaro.
Destination: Kilimanjaro
Start your adventure with a drive to Marangu Gate. After registration, begin your trek through the lush rainforest filled with birds, monkeys, and giant ferns.
Trek Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Start Altitude: 1,860m
End Altitude: 2,700m
Habitat: Montane Forest
Overnight at Mandara Hut
Accommodation: Shared Hut
Trek through moorland, passing through beautiful landscapes with views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Trek Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Start Altitude: 2,700m
End Altitude: 3,720m
Habitat: Moorland
Overnight at Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Shared Hut
The trail ascends into the alpine desert zone. Today is a steady and scenic trek to the final base camp before the summit attempt.
Trek Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Start Altitude: 3,720m
End Altitude: 4,700m
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Overnight at Kibo Hut
Accommodation: Shared Hut
Start your summit push at midnight. Hike through the arctic zone to reach Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. After taking in the views, descend to Kibo for a short rest, then continue to Horombo.
Trek Distance: 21 km total
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Summit Altitude: 5,895m
End Altitude: 3,720m
Habitat: Arctic to Moorland
Overnight at Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Shared Hut
Descend through rainforest terrain to Marangu Gate. Celebrate with your team before returning to Arusha.
Trek Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
End Altitude: 1,860m
Overnight at Meru View Lodge (Arusha)
Optional: Add a Safari or Zanzibar Beach Extension
Destination: Arusha
Depending on your flight time, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your onward journey or your flight back home. You can also extend your adventure with a beach extension in Zanzibar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Kilimanjaro National Park (Marangu Route)
Your safari experience includes a mix of comfortable lodges and luxury tented camps, offering excellent service and stunning surroundings.
A peaceful lodge with lush gardens, perfect for unwinding before or after your safari with a stunning view of Mount Meru and 5 minutes away from Arusha National Park.
Located on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Marangu Route features cozy, shared mountain huts offering bunk beds and basic amenities — the only non-camping option on Kilimanjaro.
(All accommodations provide ensuite bathrooms, dining options, and warm hospitality.)
✅Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro Airport
✅Park entrance and camping fees
✅Professional English-speaking guide, cook, and porters
✅All meals during the climb
✅Tents and camping gear
✅Oxygen cylinder & first-aid kit
✅Certificate of achievement
❌International flights
❌Visa fees
❌Tips for crew
❌Sleeping bags and personal gear
❌Travel insurance
❌Optional upgrades or extra nights in Arusha
✔ Trekking through 4 unique climate zones
✔ Comfortable hut accommodation each night
✔ Professional mountain guides, porters, and cooks
✔ Stunning summit sunrise from Uhuru Peak
✔ Shared dining and sleeping facilities with other trekkers
🌤️ January to early March – Warmer, clearer mornings, low rainfall
☀️ June to October – Peak season, dry weather, great visibility
🍂 November – Short rains, fewer crowds, scenic but slippery (Advanterous)
❄️ December – Mixed conditions, still a good time but colder nights