7 Days Group Luxury Marangu Route Climb – Mt Kilimanjaro

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our friendly driver will greet you and transfer you to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi. Relax in your premium room, where you’ll have time to unwind. In the afternoon, join us for a comprehensive briefing where your guides will explain the details of the trek, check your gear, and answer any questions to ensure you’re fully prepared.

• Elevation Gain: 943m (3,000ft) 

• Distance: 7km 

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours 

Wake up early to a freshly prepared breakfast, and enjoy the drive to Marangu Gate. Here, you’ll meet your expert trekking team—guides, porters, and cooks. Begin your trek through a lush rainforest, home to vibrant wildlife. Stop for a delicious picnic at Kisambioni, then continue to Mandara Huts. Relax in your comfortable, cozy hut, or take a short walk to the Maundi Crater for sweeping views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak. Enjoy a peaceful rest, knowing that tomorrow’s adventure begins with an early wake-up.

• Elevation Gain: 977m (3,200ft) 

• Distance: 11km 

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours 

Start the day with an early wake-up and a hearty breakfast before leaving the rainforest behind for the open moorlands. Admire dramatic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks while surrounded by giant lobelias. After a relaxing lunch at Kambi ya Taanu, continue to Horombo Huts, where you’ll settle into spacious, well-equipped huts. With another early start tomorrow, enjoy a restful night in preparation.

• Elevation Gain & Loss: 880m (2,900ft) 

• Distance: 8km 

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours 

This is your acclimatization day. Start the morning with a warm breakfast, then take a scenic hike up to Mawenzi Huts for breathtaking views of Kibo Peak. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch before descending back to Horombo Huts for some well-deserved rest. This extra rest day helps your body adjust to the altitude in preparation for the summit climb.

• Elevation Gain: 1,030m (3,380ft) 

• Distance: 10km 

• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours 

Today we begin our trek into the alpine desert. After an early breakfast, take in the spectacular views as we ascend. A lunch break near Middle Red Hill prepares you for the final leg to Kibo Huts, where you'll have a chance to rest before summit day. Be sure to get plenty of sleep tonight—tomorrow is the big day!

• Elevation Gain: 1,145m (3,760ft) 

• Elevation Loss: 2,175m (7,140ft) 

• Distance: 18km 

• Hiking Time: 11-13 hours 

Rise early at midnight to a light breakfast before we begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak. As the night sky opens up above, we will push on to Gillman’s Point, then continue to the summit. Celebrate at Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa! After savoring this incredible achievement and taking some photos, we’ll descend back to Horombo Huts, where you’ll enjoy a restful night

• Elevation Loss: 1,920m (6,295ft) 

• Distance: 19km 

• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours 

After a well-earned rest, we begin the descent back to Marangu Gate. Celebrate your achievement with your summit certificate! Once at the gate, we’ll drive back to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel in Moshi, where you can relax with a refreshing drink and reflect on your incredible journey.