9-Day Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route - Huts

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

Arrival

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Genes Adventures representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel in Moshi. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as you prepare for your adventure.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Resting Day & Pre-Climb Briefing

After a long international flight, taking a full resting day before starting your Kilimanjaro climb is essential. This day allows your body to recover, adjust to the environment, and prepare for the challenge ahead. After a relaxed breakfast, your Mountain Head Guide will visit you at the hotel for a comprehensive pre-climb briefing. During this meeting, the upcoming climb will be explained in detail, questions can be asked, and everyone’s equipment will be carefully checked. If any items are missing or need upgrading, suitable gear can be rented through Genes Adventures, ensuring you begin the climb fully prepared and with confidence.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Start Climb - Mandara Hut

After breakfast, you will be picked up from Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel and head to Marangu Gate where your guide arranges permits as you enjoy coffee or tea. Trek into the lush rainforest, rich in wildlife and exotic plants. After about 4 hours, reach Mandara Hut. In the afternoon, visit Maundi Crater for sweeping views over Kenya’s plains.

Altitude: 2,650 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut

Ascend beyond the timberline into dramatic Alpine moorlands. Cross open landscapes with stunning views of Mawenzi's rugged peaks. Today's hike is 4–7 hours over 14 km, at a relaxed pace with frequent breaks. Take in the fresh mountain air before reaching the welcoming Horombo Hut.

Altitude: 3,700 meters.

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 day - Horombo Hut

Today is dedicated to acclimatization. After breakfast, take a short hike towards Mawenzi Ridge (approx. 3–4 hours round trip). This excursion enhances your chances of a successful summit by helping your body adapt to the altitude. Return to Horombo Hut for a restful afternoon and evening.

Altitude: 3,700 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Hut

Fuel up with breakfast before trekking across the otherworldly "saddle" linking Kibo and Mawenzi. This surreal landscape marks your 5–6 hour journey to Kibo Hut, perched at 4,700 meters. Rest early tonight—you’ll need your energy for the final ascent to Africa’s highest point!

Altitude: 4,700 meters.

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)

Summit Day - Horombo Hut

Summit Day! Begin in the dark, guided by stars and determination. Push onward to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) just in time for sunrise—a moment that will stay with you forever. After celebrating at the roof of Africa, descend to Horombo Hut for a well-earned night’s rest.

Altitude: 3,700 meters.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Relaxed descent

Enjoy a relaxed descent through changing landscapes, heading back to Marangu Gate. Celebrate your epic achievement with a champagne brunch hosted by Genes Adventures. After heartfelt goodbyes, transfer back to your hotel for well-deserved relaxation and memories to last a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure – End of Your Adventure

Your Kilimanjaro adventure has come to an end. Depending on your international flight schedule, you will be picked up from Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel and transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your journey back home. As you depart, take with you not only memories of reaching the Roof of Africa, but also the spirit of adventure and the connections made along the way. From all of us at Genes Adventures, thank you for sharing this incredible journey with us — we hope to welcome you back to Tanzania one day.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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