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Arrival

Day 1
From Arusha/Moshi to Mandara Hut
From Arusha/Moshi to Mandara Hut
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi we will pick you up from there and start to drive for about 2-3 hours to Marangu Gate to register and begin your trek. Hike through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut, with chances to spot Eucalyptus trees, colorful birds, and Colobus monkeys. A short detour to Maundi Crater offers sweeping views over northern Tanzania and Kenya. After lunch at Mandara Hut, relax before an optional afternoon walk to the crater for more scenic vistas. Return to the hut for an overnight stay, preparing for the next ascent to Horombo Hut in the morning.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
The day begins with a hearty breakfast at Mandara Hut before you set off on a 5-7 hour hike to Horombo Hut. The trail ascends steadily, transitioning from rainforest to moorland, with stunning views of rolling hills and the distant peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. Along the way, you'll pass through open landscapes dotted with giant lobelias and senecios. Enjoy lunch en route and take in the fresh mountain air. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m) in the afternoon, where you'll rest, refuel, and getting ready for the descent tomorrow morning.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3720m/12,204ft
Distance: 12kms/7.46miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up
Habitat: Montane Forest and Moorland Zone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3
Horombo Hut to Marangu, then Drive to Moshi/Arusha
Horombo Hut to Marangu, then Drive to Moshi/Arusha
The day begins with an early breakfast at Horombo Hut before starting your final descent to Marangu Gate. The 20 km trek takes 6–8 hours, retracing your steps through the scenic moorland and lush rainforest zones. Along the way, enjoy your last views of Kilimanjaro’s diverse landscapes and perhaps spot colobus monkeys or exotic birds while enjoying lunch en route and take in the fresh mountain air. Upon arrival at the gate (1,860m), you'll receive your trekking certificate before a drive back and drop off to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, where a hot shower and rest await.
Descent Level: 3,720m/12,204ft to 1,860m/6,102ft
Distance: 20kms/12.4miles
Descending Time: 6-8 hours up
Habitat: Montane Forest and Moorland Zone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: