Marangu Routes

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Travel with Shira representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. The hotel provides comfortable rooms, hot showers, a swimming pool, Wi-Fi, and friendly service.

In the evening, you will meet your mountain guide for a full climb briefing and equipment check to ensure you are well prepared for the trek.

Important Notes:

• Hotel check-in from 2:00 PM

• Shared airport transfers included

• Extra transfers available at additional cost

After breakfast, your guide and support crew will meet you at the hotel and drive to Marangu Gate (1,860m). After completing park registration and permit procedures, you will begin trekking through lush rainforest toward Mandara Hut (2,720m).

The trail is scenic and often humid, with a chance of rain, so waterproof clothing is recommended. Upon arrival at Mandara Hut, lunch will be served, and you can relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 11 km

After breakfast, you will leave the rainforest behind and trek through moorland landscapes toward Horombo Hut (3,720m). From this camp, you can enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kibo and Mount Mawenzi.

In the afternoon, you will complete a short acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut before returning to Horombo for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Trekking Time: 6 hours
Distance: 11 km

Today’s trek crosses the alpine desert zone toward Kibo Hut (4,720m), located at the base of the summit cone. The walk is steady and gradual, allowing you to conserve energy for the summit attempt.

After lunch at Kibo Hut, you will rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight summit climb.

Accommodation: Mountain Hut
Trekking Time: 4–8 hours
Distance: 10 km

Around midnight, you will begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The climb is physically demanding due to altitude, but technically straightforward. Guides will closely monitor your pace and condition throughout the ascent.

After reaching the summit and celebrating your achievement, you will descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for overnight.

Trekking Time: 9–12 hours
Distance: 16 km

After breakfast, you will descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, where your Kilimanjaro climb officially ends. Here, you will receive your summit certificates and say farewell to your mountain crew.

You will then be transferred back to your hotel for rest and celebration.

Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Distance: 18 km

After breakfast, relax at the hotel before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Hotel check-out: 11:00 AM
(Late check-out available at an additional cost)