7 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro Climb — The Classic Hut Route to Uhuru Peak.

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport — private transfer to your Moshi hotel. Full pre-climb briefing covers the 7-day Marangu route itinerary, gear check, altitude management, and the summit night procedure. Rest well: the climb begins tomorrow.

Exit the rainforest into heath and moorland — giant lobelias, groundsels, and your first dramatic views of both Kibo summit and Mawenzi Peak. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m). The altitude is significant — hydrate consistently and walk slowly.

First dedicated acclimatization day — guided hike to Zebra Rocks (4,020m) and Mawenzi views. "Climb high, sleep low" principle applied. Afternoon rest at Horombo. This day and tomorrow are the 7-day route's defining advantage over shorter itineraries — your summit is being built here.

Second acclimatization day — longer altitude hike pushing to 4,200m above Horombo toward the saddle approach. This second "climb high, sleep low" session is exclusive to the 7-day Marangu itinerary and delivers the physiological preparation that drives the route's 90%+ summit success rate. Rest well this afternoon — tomorrow is Kibo Hut.

Wake at midnight. Ascend through darkness and cold on the Marangu summit trail — past Hans Meyer Cave (5,220m) to Gillman's Point (5,681m) at dawn, then along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The Roof of Africa. Descend all the way to Marangu Gate for your TANAPA Summit Certificate, then transfer to Moshi for dinner and celebration.