5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route to Uhuru Peak

• Transfer from Arusha to Marangu Gate on Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Complete park entry formalities before starting the climb.
• Trek for approximately 4 to 5 hours through lush rainforest covering the lower slopes.
• Spot blue colobus monkeys and listen to the forest birdlife along the trail.
• Experience cool and humid weather in the rainforest zone.
• Arrive at Mandara Hut with solar lighting and flush toilets.
• Enjoy breakfast in Arusha, a packed lunch on the trail, and a warm dinner at the hut.

Accommodation: Mandara Hut with solar lights and flush toilets
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

• Wake early and begin trekking after a hearty breakfast.
• Continue through the final stretch of rainforest.
• Transition into the moorland zone with open landscapes and crisp air.
• Enjoy the first clear views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, if weather permits.
• Experience cooler temperatures as altitude increases.
• Arrive at Horombo Hut for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.
• Enjoy breakfast at Mandara Hut, a packed lunch on the trail, and dinner at Horombo Hut.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut with simple shared huts and basic comforts
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

• Depart Horombo Hut and trek steadily toward Kibo Hut.
• Cross high-altitude alpine desert terrain with dramatic landscapes.
• Ascend to approximately 4,700 metres as the air becomes thinner.
• Experience cold and dry weather conditions at higher altitude, with temperatures possibly below freezing.
• Arrive at Kibo Hut in the evening for a warm meal.
• Rest and hydrate in preparation for the midnight summit push.
• Enjoy breakfast at Horombo Hut, a packed lunch en route, and dinner at Kibo Hut.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut with stone-built dormitory-style sleeping areas
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner

• Wake just after midnight with tea and a light meal before the summit attempt.
• Begin the 5 to 6 hour ascent to Stella Point.
• Witness sunrise illuminating the landscape from Stella Point.
• Continue for approximately 2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Experience extremely cold conditions at the summit.
• Descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest and lunch.
• Continue the descent to Horombo Hut for your final overnight stay on the mountain.
• Experience gradually warming temperatures during the descent.
• Enjoy breakfast before the summit, lunch at Kibo, and dinner at Horombo Hut.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Enjoy your final breakfast on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Descend approximately 19 kilometres to Marangu Gate through moorland and rainforest.
• Reflect on your achievement during the easier downhill walk.
• Experience mild and warm weather at lower elevations.
• Thank your guides, porters, and cook for their dedication.
• Present tips to the mountain crew in appreciation of their support.
• Receive your official Kilimanjaro summit certificate at the gate.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for a well-earned rest.
• Enjoy breakfast on the mountain and a packed lunch during the descent.

Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast and Packed Lunch