Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

   You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide, who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

2. Day 2 :Nale Moru Gate to Simba Campsite

   In the morning, we’ll drive you to Nale Moru, the village which is the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stretch of the hike is going to take you through farmland and pine forests, although you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or elephants and buffalos if you are lucky. Your first camp will be the Simba, located on the very edge of the moorland zone, at 2625m.

   • Elevation 1990meters to 2625meters
   • Distance: 8 km
   • Hiking Time: 4 – 5 hours
   • Habitat: Rain Forest

3. Day 3 :Simba Campsite to Kikelewa Campsite

   The morning hike will be a steady ascent to the Second cave camp, which is located in the moorland zone. From here, you will have a spectacular view of Kibo and the eastern ice fields dwelling at the crater rim. You will have lunch at the cave camp and then proceed with the hike through the moorland. You’ll be able to see the breathtaking eastern ice fields on the rim of Kibo (the highest of three volcanoes which form the mountain). You’ll then leave the main trail and branch into the moorland on a lesser trail leading to the spiked peaks of Mawenzi, the second-highest volcanic comb of Kilimanjaro. We’ll set up camp here in the secluded valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m.

   • Elevation 2526meters to 3630meters
   • Distance: 10 km
   • Hiking Time: 6 – 7 hours
   • Habitat: Moorland

4. Day 4 : Kikelewa Campsite to Mawenzi Turn Hut

   You will wake up to a short but steep hike up the grassy slopes which lead to a rewarding view of the Kenyan plains to the North. By leaving the vegetation behind, you will arrive at the Mawenzi Tarn Hut, the camp nested directly below the high cliffs of Mawenzi. Here, you will then have a chance to explore the surrounding areas in the afternoon, which would be very useful for your acclimatization.

   • Elevation 3630meters to 4310meters
   • Distance: 8 km
   • Hiking Time: 4 – 5 hours
   • Habitat: Moorland

5. Day 5 :Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

   You will leave the campsite to walk across the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ that parts Mawenzi and Kibo. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will reach the area where the summit of Kilimanjaro will be majestically stand in the background, and your trail to the high camp will unfold in plain sight. Once you reach the camp, you will spend the rest of the day resting in preparation for the final ascent after a very early night.

   • Elevation 4310meters to 4700meters
   • Distance: 8 km
   • Hiking Time: 5 – 6 hours
   • Habitat: Alpine Desert

6. Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

   You will wake up at around 11:30 P.M. for a hot cup of tea or coffee and then get ready for your hike to the summit, which will begin at around 12:30 P.M. The temperature at around this time is below freezing. The trail you will take twists upwards through heavy scree towards the Gilman’s point. Once you are at Gilman’s Point, you will be served a hot cup of tea or coffee to warm you up as you enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise. The hike to Uhuru Peak will take about 1.5 hours over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim. Uhuru Peak is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Once at the top, you will spend a short time enjoying the view and photograph your success before you begin the steep walk back to Kibo hut for lunch and some rest. After this, you will descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and a good night’s rest.

   • Elevation 4700 meters to 5895meters to 3720meters
   • Distance: 20km
   • Hiking Time:13 – 14 hours
   • Habitat: Arctic

7. Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

   After breakfast and the last celebration with porters, you will begin your hike down to Marangu gate, where you will have some hot lunch. A car will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Moshi.

   • Elevation 3720metes to 1800meters
   • Distance: 10km
   • Hiking Time:6-7 hours
   • Habitat: Semi-Desert

8. Day 8- Depature

   Today, you may opt to relax at the hotel or choose to extend your holiday by continuing with safari, but if not, our driver will transfer you to the Airport to connect with your flight back home.