Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route

After early breakfast, you will be picked up from your Hotel and driven to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 3 hours) from Arusha plus register, and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys. >Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft > Distance: 8km/5mi > Hiking Time: 3-4 hours > Habitat: Montane Forest.

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude. >Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft >Distance: 12km/7.5mi >Hiking Time: 5-6 hours >Habitat: Heathland.

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude. >Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft >Distance: 12km/7.5mi >Hiking Time: 5-6 hours >Habitat: Heathland. After your Wonderful Adventure you will be taken back to your accommodation either in Arusha or Moshi.