7 Days Mount kilimanjaro Hiking- Marangu Route

The Rongai route begins its ascent of Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. Experienced guides consider the Rongai route to be both easier and more scenic than the Marangu Trail. Summit attempts begin in the pre-dawn hours, with climbers usually reaching Gillman's Point at sunrise. For those who feel strong enough, an approximately three hour round trip hike will take you from Gillman's Point to Uhuru Peak.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Moshi

Stop At: Moshi, Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region
Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi on Bed and breakfast
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Easypoint Hotel or Similar on Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)

Stop At: Mandara Huts, Tanzania
Hiking time: 5 hoursDistance: About 12 km'sHabitat: Montane forest Moorland
After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mandara Hut

Day 3: :Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)

Stop At: Horombo Huts, Tanzania
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)

Stop At: Kibo Hut - School Hut Trail, Tanzania
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km'sHabitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kibo Hut

Day 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)

Stop At: Uhuru Peak, Tanzania
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:
6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight

DAY 6:Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Horombo Hut

Day 6: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)

Stop At: Marangu, Marangu, Kilimanjaro Region
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Easy Point Hotel on Bed and Breakfast or similar

Day 7: Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport

Stop At: Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either:
(a) The National Park (This can be arranged)
(b) Kilimanjaro International Airport

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.