7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro- Marangu Route

Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi) ON Bed and breakfast.

Distance: About 12 km's Habitat: Montane forest Moorland After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Moorland After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine – meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Alpine desert After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight.

Distance: About 27 km's Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

(a) The National Park (This can be arranged) (b) Kilimanjaro International Airport (c) Arusha Town (d) Nairobi via border town Namanga arriving at 6.30 Pm