10-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Hiking via Marangu Route & Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The evening is free for relaxation and a pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide who will check your equipment and provide last-minute preparations.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Marangu gate to Mandara hut

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration and begin your climb through the dense rainforest filled with wildlife, such as blue monkeys and colorful birds. Arrive at Mandara Hut for dinner and overnight.
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Distance: 8 km.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mandara hut to Horombo hut

The trail continues through the moorland zone with scattered giant heathers and everlasting flowers. The landscape opens up with breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon for dinner and rest.
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 12 km.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Acclimatization at Horombo hut

This day is dedicated to acclimatization, which is crucial for your success on the mountain. You’ll take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (around 4,000m) or Mawenzi Ridge for stunning panoramic views, before returning to Horombo for lunch, relaxation, and preparation for the next stage.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo hut to Kibo hut

After breakfast, hike across the alpine desert between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain is open and dry with spectacular mountain scenery. Arrive at Kibo Hut by afternoon, have an early dinner, and rest as you prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 10 km | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo hut to Uhuru peak to Marangu gate

At midnight, begin your final ascent to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. The climb is challenging but deeply rewarding, with sunrise views from Gilman’s Point (5,681m) and the summit’s glacier fields. Celebrate your achievement at Uhuru Peak (5,895m) before descending back to Horombo Hut for rest, then continue down to Marangu Gate. Receive your climbing certificate and drive back to Arusha for a hot shower and a relaxing evening.
Trekking Time: 12–14 hours (total ascent & descent).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannah, and vast herds of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where you may spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey itself offers stunning scenery and wildlife sightings. Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti plains, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and depending on the season the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wildebeest Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators in action before breakfast. Later, depart for Ngorongoro, with optional stops at a Maasai village for a cultural experience. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for breathtaking sunset views over the caldera.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is a haven for wildlife, including black rhinos, hippos, elephants, lions, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha or transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.