Itinerary

1. DAY 1: ARRIVE AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

   • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania. On Foot, we will arrange a private vehicle from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi at Kiliwonders Hotel for an overnight stay.
   • We will gather for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check in the evening. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
   • We stay at Kiliwonders Hotel, which is a beautiful hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for a Kilimanjaro trekking adventure.

   Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.

2. DAY 2: MARANGU GATE (1860m) to MANDARA HUT (2700m)

   Distance: 8 km/5 miles
   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
   Habitat: Rain Forest
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate to complete the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we can see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

3. DAY 3: MANDARA HUT (2700m) TO HOROMBO HUT (3700m)

   Distance: 12 km/7 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • We start the day by continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

4. DAY 4: ACCLIMATIZATION CLIMB TO ZEBRA ROCKS (4020m), THEN BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (3700m)

   Distance: 5 km/3 miles
   Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   MAWENZI RIDGE TO HOROMBO HUT
   Distance: 5 km/3 miles
   Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • This extra day is meant for acclimatization and can be spent hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After a few moments of exploring the area, we returned to Horombo Hut.

5. DAY 5: HOROMBO HUT (3700m) TO KIBO HUT (4700m)

   Distance: 10 km/6 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Alpine Desert
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here, we rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

6. DAY 6: KIBO HUT (4700m) TO UHURU PEAK (5895m) AND DOWN TO HOROMBO HUT (3700m)

   Distance: 6 km/4 miles
   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
   Habitat: Arctic
   Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
   Distance: 16 km/10 miles
   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
   Habitat: Heath
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • We begin our push to the summit very early in the morning (around midnight). 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. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent but short breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you will ever see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
   • After taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.
   • Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

7. DAY 7: HOROMBO HUT (3700m) TO MARANGU GATE (1860m)

   Distance: 20 km/12 miles
   Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
   Habitat: Rain Forest
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.

   • On our last day, we trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will then meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

   Dinner and overnight at Kiliwonders Hotel: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.

8. DAY 8: DEPARTING DAY

   • After saying bye to our team of guides then, you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.