JTS089 – 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu Route

Day 1 Arusha-Mohi

Depart to Arusha town- Safari Destination; it is a starting point for safaris in the northern circuit arriving in time for lunch. After connect for transfer to Moshi  arriving in the afternoon overnight  Springlands hotel (B&B).

Day 2.Drive to Marangu Gate. Walk through the rain forest to Mandara hut (4h, 2743m).

Day 3.Leave the forest and cross open moorland to Horombo hut (5h, 3760m).

Day 4.Rest and acclimatization day at Horombo Hut. Day walk to Zebra Rocks or to Mawenzi Hut.

Day 5.Walk through moorland then across The Saddle to Kibo hut (5h, 4730m).

Day 6.Very early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman’s Point  (5h, 5681m), continue to Uhuru Peak (1h30min., 5895m). Descend to Kibo Hut for lunch and a rest before descending to Horombo hut (about 13h total walking time).

Day 7.Descend to Marangu gate (5h). Drive back to the hotel (B&B).

Day 8.Fly Out

Transfer to the airport for your flight out or to Zanzibar for your beach extension