Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route: 6 days/5 nights

Day 0: Arrival – Arusha

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Meet Mytrip Connector Safaris staff and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation.
• Enjoy a briefing with your Safari Consultant about the upcoming trek.
• Overnight: Seven Skies Hotel (https://sevenskieshotel.com/)

Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,830m) to Mandara Huts (2,700m)

• Morning meet-up with your head guide.
• Drive for 45 minutes to Marangu Gate for registration.
• Begin trekking through lush forest (potential Colobus monkey sightings).
• Gradual climb to Mandara Huts (4-5 hours).
• Mandara Huts: Wooden A-frame huts with bunk beds and solar lighting.
• Enjoy the beautiful forest surroundings or explore the nearby volcanic remains of Maundi Crater.
• Overnight: Mandara Huts (capacity: 60 climbers)

Day 2: Mandara Huts (2,700m) to Horombo Huts (3,720m)

• Steeper climb out of Mandara Huts through a short forest section.
• Emerge into grassy moorland with potential views of Kibo peak and Mawenzi.
• Steady ascent through the moorland zone with giant heather and groundsel plants.
• Reach Horombo Huts after 4-6 hours of trekking.
• Horombo Huts: Similar hut complex to Mandara with hot washing water, dinner, and overnight stay.
• Overnight: Horombo Huts (capacity: 120 climbers)

Day 3: Acclimatization Walk

• Relax and enjoy a second night at Horombo Huts for improved acclimatization.
• Hike towards the base of Mawenzi Peak (optional) passing Zebra Rocks.
• Experience a more alpine landscape with a peaceful atmosphere.
• Trekking time: 4-5 hours

Day 4: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Kibo Huts (4,700m)

• Continue ascent into the alpine desert towards the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.
• More open terrain with a feeling of high-altitude wilderness.
• Arrive at Kibo Huts for lunch and rest before the summit attempt.
• Overnight: Kibo Huts

Day 5: Summit Day – Kibo Huts (4,700m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Horombo Huts (3,720m)

• Pre-dawn start (around midnight) for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (highest point in Africa).
• Hike by headlamp for 6 hours – challenging ascent to the crater rim (Gilman’s Point).
• Gradual climb to Uhuru Peak with stunning views (though physically demanding due to altitude).
• Celebrate summit success and begin descent back to Kibo Huts for a quick meal.
• Descend further to Horombo Huts – a surprisingly fast yet tiring descent (total trek time: 14 hours).
• Enjoy your final dinner on the mountain and a well-deserved sleep.
• Overnight: Horombo Huts

Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,830m)

• Final trek descent to Marangu Gate through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest.
• Watch your step on the potentially slippery trail (descent time: 5-6 hours).
• Meet your transfer at the gate and return to Arusha for relaxation.
• Overnight: Seven Skies Hotel

Day 7: Departure

• Hotel pick-up and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.