TOUR OVERVIEW

Into Tanzania's wild heart.

Marangu climbs and descends the same gentle south-eastern path, and is the one route where you sleep in shared mountain huts. The gradient looks easy, but altitude is still the real test, so this six-day version adds a day at Horombo.

The only Kilimanjaro route with hut beds instead of tents, with an extra day at Horombo to help you adapt. This sample itinerary is a strong starting point and can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred accommodation level.

The climb, in altitude

1,860 mMarangu Gate
2,720 mMandara Hut
3,720 mHorombo Hut
4,020 mZebra Rocks
4,720 mKibo Hut
5,895 mUhuru Peak
3,720 mHorombo Hut
1,860 mMarangu Gate

Approximate altitudes. Your guide adjusts the pace to how you feel.

Highlights

Beds in mountain hutsSix-day climb with a rest dayRainforest to the SaddleUhuru Peak at about 5,895 mExperienced mountain crew

DAY BY DAY

Your full itinerary.

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in northern Tanzania, where a Hartebeest Safaris representative welcomes you and provides a private transfer to your Arusha accommodation. Settle in, recover from the flight and go through the plan for the days ahead.

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

Personal airport welcome
Private transfer
Briefing and route review

Travel rhythm: Approximately 45–75 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on traffic.
Meals: Dinner, depending on arrival time
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha, confirmed in the final quotation.

Day 2 – Warm-Up Day in Arusha National Park

Day 3 – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

Day 4 – Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

Day 5 – Acclimatization Day at Horombo

Day 6 – Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut

Day 7 – Summit Day: Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

Day 8 – Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Arusha

Day 9 – Recovery Day and Materuni Waterfall

Day 10 – Departure from Arusha

JOURNEY GALLERY

A glimpse of what awaits.

Wildlife and landscapes you can look forward to on this itinerary, from Kilimanjaro.

What's included.

Licensed mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters

Kilimanjaro park, hut and rescue fees

Bunks in shared mountain huts

All meals and treated drinking water while trekking

Hotel nights in Arusha before and after the trek

Warm-up day in Arusha National Park with an armed ranger

Airport and trailhead transfers

Not included.

International flights

Tanzania visa and travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking

Personal trekking clothing, boots and sleeping bag

Crew tips and personal expenses

Meals in Arusha not listed as included

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Comfort in the wild.

Trekking tents at a high camp below Kilimanjaro's glaciers

Mid-range · Kilimanjaro and Arusha

Mountain huts and Arusha hotel

Shared bunk huts on the mountain, with a hotel in Arusha before and after the trek. Your hotel is confirmed in your tailored quotation.

YOUR ROUTE

Follow the journey across Tanzania.

Arusha → Kilimanjaro

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REQUEST A QUOTE

Make this journey yours.

Tell us who is traveling and when. A safari specialist can then tailor the route and provide confirmed availability and pricing.

Which one are you sending home?

Point anywhere. We'll take you there.

How high do you want to go?

10 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Trek

Into Tanzania's wild heart.

The climb, in altitude

Highlights

Your full itinerary.

A glimpse of what awaits.

What's included.

Not included.

Comfort in the wild.

Mountain huts and Arusha hotel

Follow the journey across Tanzania.

Make this journey yours.

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