Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania - Kilimanjaro Moshi

   • Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). 
   • We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshi. 
   • We will gather at the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. 
   • We will also confirm that you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

   • After breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge in Moshi and taken to the Marangu gate. 
   • Once the necessary paperwork has been completed, your trek can begin, and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. 
   • Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of some primates as you head to the Mandara hut.

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • The day begins with an early breakfast. 
   • Shortly after leaving Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. 
   • Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo, and the wide plain of the Masai steppe.

4. Day 4: Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) then back to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • Today serves as an acclimatization day. 
   • This should not be underestimated and greatly improves your chance of success in reaching the summit. 
   • After a relaxing breakfast, a 4-hour trek follows to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. 
   • On your return to Horombo Hut, a warm lunch will be waiting for you.

5. Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

   • Today’s stage is long and tough. The well-built trail passes the “Last Water Point,” which is followed by the so-called “saddle.” This nearly vegetation-less plateau joins the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. 
   • Today’s destination is the Kibo Hut, usually reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night.

6. Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

   • Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight, which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. 
   • At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. 
   • You will soon forget the cold of the night, and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m.

7. Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

   • The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch is waiting for you. 
   • Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest, and after a total time of 6 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). 
   • After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit.

8. Day 8: Depart Tanzania

   • This day is left for your next destination.
   •  If you have a safari, then it might be used to begin your safari or fly to Zanzibar, or fly back home. 
   • Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.