Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

   • Pickup from the airport upon arrival.

   • Transfer to the hotel in Moshi for trek orientation.

   • Meet your guides who will provide detailed information about the trek and check your trekking gear.

   • Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Moshi.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

   • After breakfast, drive to Marangu village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (approximately 45 minutes).

   • Register at the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority offices.

   • Begin the climb through the rainforest toward Mandara Hut located at 9,000 ft (2,740 m).

   • Take an optional side trip to Maundi Crater to enjoy panoramic views of Northern Tanzania.

   • Have lunch and dinner, then rest overnight at Mandara Hut.

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

   • After breakfast, start trekking toward Horombo Hut.

   • Leave the rainforest glades after about one hour and continue ascending through open moorlands.

   • Enjoy stunning views of Kibo Summit and Mawenzi peaks during the hike.

   • Observe giant lobelias and groundsels along the way.

   • Arrive at Horombo Hut for lunch and dinner.

   • Spend the night at Horombo Hut; consider an acclimatization day here to improve chances for summit success.

4. Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

   • After breakfast, hike toward Kibo Hut, crossing the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

   • Notice the change in vegetation from upper heartland to desert-like terrain.

   • Reach Kibo Hut, enjoy lunch and dinner, and rest before the summit climb.

   • Prepare for the midnight ascent to the summit.

5. Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

   • Wake up around midnight and begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa.

   • Hike approximately five hours to Gillman’s Point at 5,681 meters via William’s Point rest stop.

   • Continue along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak.

   • Celebrate your summit achievement and take photos.

   • Descend back to Kibo Hut for a short break and snacks.

   • Continue descending to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight stay.

6. Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

   • After breakfast, descend through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest toward Marangu Gate.

   • Watch your step carefully as the trail may be slippery.

   • Meet your vehicle at Marangu Gate and transfer back to Moshi.

   • Have lunch and conclude your trek.