Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

   • Meet representative, followed by transfer to hotel in Moshi for overnight stay.

   • Get a briefing from the guide one day or few hours before hiking.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

   • After breakfast, pick-up from hotel in Moshi.

   • Depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning the trek. 

   • Hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest.

   • At the upper edge of the forest line, get an opportunity to see blue monkeys.

   • Trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides up till Mandara Hut.

   Distance: 8 km/5 miles    

   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours     

   Habitat: Rain Forest

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • Start the day by continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland.

   • If the weather is clear, get first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

   Distance: 12 km/7 miles     

   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours     

   Habitat: Heath

4. Day 4: Acclimatisation trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • This is an extra day meant for acclimatisation and can be spent hiking on Mawenzi Ridge.

   • The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. 

   • After spending a few moments exploring the area, head back to Horombo Hut.

   Distance: 5 km/3 miles     

   Hiking Time: 1-2 hours     

   Habitat: Heath

5. Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

   • After breakfast, climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo.

   • Kibo Hut sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. 

   • After arriving at the hut, rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day and sleep early before summit night.

   Distance: 10 km/6 miles     

   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours    

   Habitat: Alpine Desert

6. Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • Very early in the morning (around midnight), begin ascending the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme.

   • Ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks.

   • At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise coming over Mawenzi Peak. 

   • Finally, arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

   • After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and summit accomplishment, descend to Horombo Hut. 

   • Later in the evening, enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

   Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

   Distance: 6 km/4 miles     

   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours   

   Habitat: Arctic     

   Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut     

   Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft   

   Distance: 16 km/10 miles     

   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours     

   Habitat: Heath

7. Day 7: Departure

   • Descend from Horombo Hut.

   • Transfer back to the hotel in Moshi.

   End of tour.