7 days Marangu Route
This exclusive adventure begins at Marangu Gate with the company of an armed ranger, a guide and a porter. The journey will begin towards Mandara Hut (where you will come across a canopy of forests). The journey will continue towards Horombo Hut (where you will come across different tree species such as mahogany and baobab).The journey will continue towards Kibo Hut (6-8 hours, 4703m a.s.l.), Uhuru Peak (Africa’s Highest Peak, 5895m a.s.l.) and ends as we head back to Horombo Hut on our way towards Marangu Gate for departure.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
What to do:
Pick up from the airport and transfer to Arusha.
On arrival you will guide and do briefing.
Overnight at Tulia lodge.
Meal plan: bed and breakfast.
Arrival at the airport.
Transfer to Arusha distance of 55km.
DAY 2: ARUSHA – MARANGU GATE – MANDARA HUT
What to do:
After morning breakfast while accompanied with your lunch pack transfer to Marangu Gate.
At the gate you will do clearance the start trekking.
Marangu gate to Mandara Hut is 2700m above sea level.
It will take 4-5 hours.
Overnight at Mandara Hut.
Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 3: MANDARA HUT – HOROMBO HUT
What to do:
Enjoy your breakfast and start ascending to Horombo Hut.
You will come across different forest and different weather.
This will take 6-7 hours and you will cover 3720m above sea level.
Lunch will be taken on your way.
Dinner and overnight will be taken at Horombo Hut.
Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 4: HUT – KIBO HUT
What to do:
After your breakfast start walking towards Kibo Hut.
Guide will lead you to Kibo Hut.
This take 6-8 hours and you will cover 4703m above sea level.
Dinner and overnight will be at Kibo Hut.
Meal plan: full board.
DAY 5: KIBO HUT – UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO HUT
What to do:
At midnight you will take a light breakfast and depart to Uhuru Peak.
It is 5895m above sea level and you will take 6-8 hours.
At the peak you will take pictures.
Start descending Horombo Hut for overnight which is 3720m above sea level.
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Meal plan: dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY 6: HOROMBO HUT – MARANGU GATE
What to do:
Take you breakfast and start descending to Marangu Gate.
At the gate you will be awarded certificate as a sign of conquering Africa’s highest mountain.
Later transfer to Arusha for overnight at Tulia lodge.
Meal plan: bed and breakfast.
Walking from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate.
Transfer to Arusha.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
What to do:
Morning breakfast
Transfer to the airport
Inclusive
- Transfer to/from trekking
- all trekking fees
- English speaking guide
- guide allowance
- mineral drinking water
Exclusives
- Tips
- medical insurance
- accommodation in Arusha
- all trekking personal gears
- alcohol
- all things of personal nature
For more information call Joseph at: +255 754 037765
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