This 7-day safari will bring you the highest peak of the tallest mountain in Africa standing at 5895m above sea level. Mountain Kilimanjaro is the longest single-standing mountain in the world. These 7 days Mount Kilimanjaro will take you through the Machamer route which is the easiest and busiest Kilimanjaro route to Uhuru, the highest peak of Mountain Kilimanjaro.
Experienced hikers can hike this mountain to its peak in 6 days though the most recommended time for this trek would be 7 days as this extra day will play a big role in the success of the hike. Upon completing this hike, you will be awarded a certificate for successfully summiting Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary overview-7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
third day: Mandara Hut to Horrombo Hut
Day 4: Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut to summit to Horrombo Hut
sixth day: Horrombo Hut to Marangu
Day 7: Departure
Detailed Itinerary-7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro mountain
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a designated driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel around Mount Kilimanjaro where you will have an afternoon of relaxation. Later in the evening, you will gather at the offices for a pre-hiking briefing after which you will be given the hiking equipment. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and a proper rest before your hike begins the following day.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Mount Kilimanjaro View Lodge
Day 2: Marangu gate to Mandara Hut(2700m)-7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro
An early morning breakfast will be provided at the hotel after which the driver guide will drop you off at the Marangu park gate for a short briefing before proceeding into the park. The hotel will provide you with a packed lunch for this day. You will begin your 5-6 hours hike with a walk through the tropical rainforests and it will come to a halt upon arrival at the Mandara Hut. Here you will enjoy dinner and a night’s rest.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horrombo Hut(3720m)-7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro
You will have a nourishing breakfast in the morning and with a packed lunch you will begin this 4–6-hour steep hike ascending through the forest as it gives way to the clear weather of the moorland where you will have a great view of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Arrival at the Horrombo will be in the afternoon then you can enjoy relaxation and magnificent views. In the evening, dinner will be provided before you take your rest for the day.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Horrombo Hut
Day 4: Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4700m)-7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, you will begin today’s hike by climbing gradually towards the lunar desert of the saddle that lies between Mawenzi and Kibo. This hike will last about 6-7 hours and come to a halt at the Kibo Hut. You will spend the rest of the day relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before taking a very early night in order to have an early rise before dawn of the next day. Here you will have dinner and a short rest before summiting.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut to summit then return to Horrombo Hut
Wake up before midnight and begin a steep climb over loose volcanic slopes. This hike will be done at a slow and steady pace and will take you to the Gillman’s crater. Once you arrive at this point, you will rest for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi.
If you are still going strong, you can take a 3-hour round trip from here along the crater rim of Uhuru, 5895m which is the highest peak in Africa. After a while of enjoying your experience at the peak, you will descend to Kibo Hut where you will stop for some refreshment then proceed to the Horrombo Hut where you will stay the night. This will take between 13-15 hours of walking.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Horrombo Hut
Day 6: Horrombo Hut to Marangu
After breakfast and preparing your meal for the day, you will continue on your journey descending the mountain past Mandara to Marangu National Park gate. At this point, successful climbers will receive summit certificates. You will then meet your driver guide who will take you back to the hotel. Dinner will be provided at the hotel, and then you will enjoy your rest from the hiking experience.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Mount Kilimanjaro View Lodge
Day 7: Departure
Inclusions
Ground Transportation
Accommodation
Meals
Hiking equipment
Bottled water
Exclusions
Laundry
Tips
Extra activities
Cigarettes and drinks
Visas and International flights
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