Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport To Moshi

   You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the hotel in Moshi. The briefing will take place at the hotel. Our guides will go through all the important details regarding your trek and an inspection of your trekking gear to make sure that you have enough needed equipment for your climb the next day.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

   You will have a chance to get to know your guides, chefs, and porters before departing the hotel in Moshi. You will begin your journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro after completing the gate registration. Our final destination is the Mandara Hut. Once we arrive, you can decide whether to relax for the rest of the day or take a leisurely stroll to the Maundi Crater.

   Elevation Gain: 943 meters (3,000 feet) 

   Walking Time: 3-4 hours 

   Distance: 7km

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

   We will head towards Horombo Hut after breakfast. The environment will shift drastically as the 7-day Marangu Route requires us to travel through Mount Kilimanjaro’s moorland, a rock-strewn desert plain with succulent plants. We will arrive at the Horombo Huts at approximately 3:00 p.m., and the afternoon can be spent relaxing. The Horombo Huts are exceptionally busy but considered the finest huts on Mount Kilimanjaro. They are little frame huts that can house a maximum of eight people and provide suitable lodging for ascending, descending and acclimatising hikers. They can accommodate a maximum of 120 hikers with additional room for porters, chiefs and guides.

   Elevation Gain: 977 meters (3,200 feet) 

   Walking Time: 5-6 hours 

   Distance: 11km

4. Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

   After breakfast, we will hike through the moorland and the alpine desert region of Mount Kilimanjaro. After hiking for about an hour, we will encounter a small mountain stream called the Maua River. Once you pass Maua, you will notice that the terrain gets smoother and the vegetation diminishes. We will have an appetizing lunch at the Middle Red Hill. We will continue our trek shortly after lunch and spend the next four hours travelling to Kibo on a steady incline through Mount Kilimanjaro’s Saddle. The silver lining to travelling through a baron desert is the breathtakingly stunning vista of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You will reach the Kibo hut in the afternoon. It is recommended that you rest and prepare for your midnight climb.

   Elevation Gain: 1,030 meters (3,380 feet) 

   Walking Time: 6-8hours 

   Distance: 10km

5. Day 5: Kibo Hut To Summit To Horombo Hut

   The final leg of your journey is the ascent to Uhuru Peak, which has been awarded the title ‘The Roof of Africa’. We will leave shortly after midnight and begin the strenuous five-hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. This is considered the least challenging of the three crater ascent paths, but it is still an arduous hike. William’s Point is the first major rest stop, and it usually takes two hours from the Kibo Hut to arrive at the five thousand metre mark. The incline from Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak increases gradually; consequently, it is not a difficult hike. You will feel tired, and this part will take a long due to the high altitude. The crater rim hike will last about two hours. Once you reach the summit, we have allocated time for you to take some photographs and celebrate your triumph. We will start descending to Horombo Hut – our final stop on the route. You can stop at the Kibo Hut to recollect yourself and enjoy some energy-dense snacks. We will reach the Horombo Huts in the afternoon, and you can enjoy your last moments on the mountain.

   Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters (3,760 feet) 

   Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters (7,140 feet) 

   Walking Time: 11-13hours 

   Distance: 18km

6. Day 6: Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate To Moshi

   We will finish the trek by descending to the Marangu Gate after breakfast. The final hike is simply magical. You will hike amid the gods in Mount Kilimanjaro’s tranquil cloud forest. We advise watching your step as the trail can be fairly slippery. Our vehicles will wait at Marangu Gate to drive you back to Moshi. You can buy sodas and souvenirs.

   Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters (6,295 feet) 

   Walking Time: 5-6hours 

   Distance: 19km

7. Day 7: Moshi To Kilimanjaro Airport

   Today, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will greet your farewells to Tanzania and its people. If you’ve chosen to go on a safari – well, we will be more than happy to arrange that for you.