Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mandara Hut (Full board)

   • After having your breakfast you will make a short journey about 45mins from your hotel to Marangu Kilimanjaro Park gate for the necessary formalities at the gate. 

   • Climbs start through a fascinating tropical rain forest

   • Reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight.

   • Alternative: simply rest and relax in the beautiful forest around the camp.

   (Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.)

2. Day 2: Horrombo Hut (Full board)

   • Today the first part of the walk is a steep ascent through the forest, but the path soon opens out into moorland and, in clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

   • Arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.

   (Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.)

3. Day 3: Kibo Hut (Full board)

   • Gradually climb towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. 

   • 6-7 hours of walking will be taken at a slow pace until you reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), where you will spend the night in a comfortable hut.

   • No running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

   (Horrombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking)

4. Day 4: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horrombo Hut (Full board)

   • Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. 

   • Begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree. A slow but steady pace will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. 

   • Rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. 

   • Descend to Kiko Hut and stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment.

   • Continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.

   (Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 13-15 hours walking).

5. Day 5: Horrombo Hut (Full board)

   • Today you will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. 

   • Transfer to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight.

   (Horombo hut to Marangu Gate then Moshi/Keys Hotel 6-7 hours walking)