7 Day-Kilimanjaro Climb-Marangu Route

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About this activity
Day-01/Arrival in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha, and meet company member who will brief you on your upcoming schedule for safari and trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on the trekking day.
Day-02/Arusha to Marangu Game {1860m} Walk to Mandara Hut {2700m}
After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Arusha and taken to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut 
• Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
• Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Day-03/Mandara Hut walk to Horombo Hut {3700m}
The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4–6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut,
• Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi
• Approx. time taken: 9 hours
Day-04 /Acclimatization walk to Zebra Rocks {4020m} and walk back to Horombo Hut
This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, a 4 hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you.
• Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
• Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Day-05/Horombo Hut {3700m} walk to Kibo Hut {4700m}
Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle.Today destination is the Kibo Hut that is usually reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.
• Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi
• time taken: 7 hours
Day-06 /Kibo hut {4700} walk to Uhuru Peak {5895}Big day summit 
• Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
• Approx. time taken: 9 – 10 hours
Day-07 /Horombo Hut {3690} walk back to Marangu gate & back to Arusha
After breakfast and refreshing; descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 1pm or 2:30 pm.
• Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,830 m/6,000 ft) to Moshi (890 m/2,920
Included
  • 1 night accommodation in Arusha
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • All park fees & Rescue fees
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Local taxes
  • Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.
  • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.
  • Tips for Mountain Crew
  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tips guidelines
  • :
  • You entrust your life, health, your time and money to the guides. And the guides take this responsibility for you and for the success of the whole trip. They are doing this 24 hours. 10-20 USD per day is expected as the normal amount of tips for the Guides and the staff of the program. If you liked everything about the trip, please don’t forget to thank them.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
70% Cultural
45% Original
35% Sport
30%
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