Itinerary

1. Day 1- Moshi - Rongai Gate - Simba Camp

   • Connect with your tour guide in Moshi and depart to Rongai gate for permit and after all the formalities we’ll begin the trek.
   • Traverse through the forest, which is home to various wildlife, including black and white colobus monkeys, as the forest begins to thin well come to our first camp, which offers an extensive view of Kenya.

   Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft

   Distance: 6km/4mi

   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

   Habitat: Montane Forest

   Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

2. Day 2- Simba Camp - Second Cave

   • Start the hike after breakfast and mount to the second cave with an incredible view of Kibo and eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
   • After lunch, rest in the camp or explore the surrounding area for acclimatization.

   Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
   Distance: 6km/4mi
   Walking Time: 3-4 hours
   Habitat: Moorland

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3. Day 3- Second Cave - Third Cave

   • On this day, proceed with hiking to the third cave, passing along the semi-desert terrain. 
   • Get closer to the eastern ice fields and their magnificent beauty. Pay close attention to any discomfort in your body and inform your guide of any signs of altitude sickness

   Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft
   Distance: 9km/5mi
   Walking Time: 2-3 hours
   Habitat: Semi-desert

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

4. Day 4- Third Cave - Kibo Hut

   • Begin the gradual climb to Kibo hut.
   • Along the way, join the Marangu route and proceed with it to the summit. Good preparation is mandatory; make sure your clothes, camera and headlamp are ready before going to bed. 
   • After reaching Kibo, dinner will be served early to prepare for the summit climb, which will start at 02:00 am.

   Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft
   Distance: 5km/3mi
   Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

5. Day 5- Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut

   • Around 2:00 am, you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks, and a strenuous hike to the Uhuru peak will begin. 
   • Trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to Uhuru peak, the highest mountain in Africa. 
   • After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savour your victory and after that, start your descent.
   • Have lunch at Kibo, and after that, head to Horombo for dinner and night rest.

   Note: The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging, so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be freezing. Pay attention to your guide, and do not rush.

   Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

   Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft

   Distance: 6 km/4 miles

   Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

   Habitat: Arctic

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

   Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

   Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft

   Distance: 16 km/10 miles

   Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

   Habitat: Heath

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

6. Day 6- Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Moshi

   • Today, depart from Horombo and start the descent through moorland to Mandara hut. 
   • Proceed to walk down through the lush green forest to Marangu Gate, where a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

   Note: The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery, so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.

   Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft

   Distance Covered: 18km down

   Time to be used: 5 - 7hrs

   Meals: Breakfast & Lunch   

   Habitat: Rain Forest

   Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch