• Duration: 8 days (6 days trekking + arrival & departure days)

• Scheduled Arrival Date (Lodging Included)

• Scheduled Departure Date (Lodging night before included)

• Route: Marangu Route 6 days – the oldest established route and the only one featuring permanent sleeping huts

• Summit Height: 19,341 ft (5,895 m) – Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

• Difficulty: Moderate to challenging – a more gradual pace than the shorter option, allowing for improved acclimatization

• Accommodation: Mountain huts during the trek, Chanya Lodge or Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge in Moshi (first & last night)

• Meals: 3 freshly prepared meals daily on trek. For add-ons: Lunch included on day tours; dinners on your own in Moshi/Zanzibar

• Support Team: Certified mountain guides, professional cooks, and porter crew

• Best For: Trekkers who prefer hut accommodations and a steady, structured route with a dedicated acclimatization day

• Add-Ons Available: Moshi Town Tour, Maasai Village & Chemka Hot Springs, Marangu Village, Mount Meru Trekking, Safaris, Zanzibar 3 or 4-Day Extension

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We have also curated a page with Trip Tips, to help you prepare for your travel to Tanzania, including currency questions, culture tips, etiquette & what to expect upon arrival.

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Ardhi Africa, formally known as Chanya Lodge, is Winrica Adventures' main host hotel in Moshi.

Kilemakyaro Mountain Lodge is an ideal sanctuary for mountain trekkers and safari makers to Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro as well as lake Natron and Oldonyo lengai. Whether you stay with us in between safari or mountain climbing our team of friendly staff will be there to welcome you to your private haven.

6, 000 ft to 9, 200 ft Altitude Gain

Hiking Time: 4- 5 hours, 5 miles

After arriving and registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu gate you will take your first step toward the "Rooftop of Africa". You will be hiking through the rain forest zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This zone is dense and damp and it is home to many different bird and animal species. Keep your eye out for black and white Colobus monkeys, who live in the treetops on your way to the first camp, the Mandara Hut.

8, 858 ft to 12, 205 ft Altitude Gain

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours, 7 miles

Today the hike will take you out of the rain forest and into the heath and moorland zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you will have magnificent views of the scrubby shrubs, giant heathers and tussok grasses. As you ascend, you will feel the average temperatures start to drop. Although, very few animals live here, it is possible to see small antelope and an occasional rabbit and eland. Small rodents also appear out of their homes carved in the volcanic rock. Tonite you will have dinner and sleep at Horombo Hut.

12, 205 ft to 14, 400 ft Altitude Gain

Hiking Time: 2- 3 hours, 3 miles

Day 3 is for acclimatization. Your guide will take you on a hike to help you acclimatize to the higher altitude, to Zebra Rock and the base of Mawenzi Peak. The rest of the day will be spent at camp resting. You will spend this night again at Horombo Hut.

12, 205 ft to 15, 430 ft Altitude Gain

Hiking Time: 6- 8 hours, 6 miles

On day 4, you will be entering the highland alpine desert zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This zone is a barren high altitude desert that crosses the saddle that connects Kibo Peak to Mawenzi Peak, sometimes called the Twin Peaks. After reaching Kibo camp you will be eating an early dinner and then resting in preparation for summit day. 

15, 430 ft to 19, 341 ft altitude gain

Hike time: 6- 8 hours ascent • 4- 6 hours descent

Just before midnight, your summit push begins. This is the most physically and mentally demanding part of the climb. By sunrise, you may reach Gilman’s Point, continuing on to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. After celebrating at the summit, you’ll descend back to Horombo Hut for your overnight stay.

12, 205 ft to 6, 064 ft.

Hiking time: 5- 7 hours. 12 miles

Your last day on the mountain will start after breakfast, as you head back down to the moorland to Mandara Hut for lunch and then back through the rain forest to arrive at the Marangu Gate. Your guide will help you register your climb at the visitor's center and our driver will meet you to take you back to your host hotel for a hot shower, celebration of your accomplishment, certificate ceremony and the memorable tipping ceremony, where you can show your appreciation to your Kilimanjaro Crew! Now you can enjoy a good night's rest after this huge accomplishment.

If your time in Tanzania ends today, our team will make sure you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight. If you have booked and extended stay for one of our safaris, Zanzibar excursion or a day trip, we will be there to assist you in the next steps for your extended stay.

Hakuna Matata!!