Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Trek from Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

   • After breakfast at the hotel in Moshi, reach the Marangu gate.
   • Do the necessary paperwork and being your trek through the dense rainforest. 
   • Have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates while heading to the Mandara Huts. 
   • After a well-earned rest, reach the Maundi Crater and enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.

   Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi

   Approx. time taken: 5 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

2. Day 2 : Trek from Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • Begin the trek with an early breakfast. 
   • Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. 
   • Arrive at the Horombo Hut after 5-6 hours, standing at an altitude of 3700m. 
   • Enjoy fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

   Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi

   Approx. time taken: 9 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

3. Day 3 : Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m)

   • Head out for an acclimatization day. This should not be underestimated and greatly improves the chance of success in reaching the summit.
   • After a relaxing breakfast and a 4-hour trek, reach the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. 
   • Return to Horombo Hut, and enjoy a warm lunch. 
   • Relax in the afternoon and regain strength for the hike the following day.

   Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi

   Approx. time taken: 4 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

4. Day 4 : Trek from Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

   • Pass by the “Last Water point”, which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This near vegetation less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. 
   • Reach Kibo Huts in about 5 - 6 hours. 
   • Enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be short.

   Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi

   Approx. time taken: 7 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

5. Day 5 - Trek From Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

   Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. 

   • Begin the final ascent around midnight, which will be long and strenuous.
   • Pass through the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. 
   • At sunrise, reach Gillman’s Point (5681m), the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. 
   • Hike for 1 - 2 hours, and reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. 
   • Return to Kibo Hut, and enjoy a warm meal. Rest for 1 - 2 hours before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

   Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi

   Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

6. Day 6 : Trek From Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

   • Pass through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), and enjoy a warm lunch. 
   • Pass the tropical rainforest and after 6 hours of trekking, arrive back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). 
   • Say goodbye to your mountain guides, and return to your hotel in Moshi. 
   • Take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate the success on reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

   Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi

   Approx. time taken: 8 hours

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included