Arrival
Airport Pick-Up: We’ll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport.
Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel.
Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night’s stay.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Depart from Moshi/Arusha to Marangu Gate for necessary formalities before the trek.
Ascend through a beautiful tropical rainforest, encountering blue monkeys at the upper edge.
The trail widens, revealing scenic hillsides along the way.
Reach Mandara Hut as the next destination on the journey. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Mandara hut to Horombo hut
Navigate through the enchanting forest as the trail gradually reveals the expansive high moorland. As you emerge, be prepared to witness the awe-inspiring sight of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two majestic volcanic summits that define Kilimanjaro's grandeur. Press onward, savoring the ever-evolving panorama of the surrounding landscape, as each step unfolds a new chapter in the breathtaking narrative of your journey. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge
Utilize this extra day for acclimatization, with an optional day hike on Mawenzi Ridge.
Enjoy motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi from the unique landscape.
Explore the area, taking a few moments to absorb the surroundings.
Return to Horombo Hut as the day’s journey concludes. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascend with a steady pace, traversing the otherworldly lunar desert of the "Saddle," nestled between the iconic peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. As you climb, the surreal landscape unfolds, creating a sense of venturing into the unknown.
Arrive at Kibo Hut, strategically positioned at the base of the formidable Kibo crater wall. This essential rest point invites you to catch your breath and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this high-altitude realm. Enjoy an early dinner, replenishing your energy for the challenges that lie ahead on the imminent summit day. Embrace the anticipation and tranquility of the moment as you prepare for the culmination of your Kilimanjaro ascent. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Begin the summit push around midnight, facing mental and physical challenges in extreme conditions.
Ascend in darkness for hours, with short breaks, reaching Gilman’s Point for a magnificent sunrise.
Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro and Africa.
Descend to Horombo Hut, concluding the day with a final dinner and well-earned rest. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Embark on a long downhill trek through the tropical rainforest on the last day.
Reach the park headquarters at Marangu gate, where summit certificates are collected.
Meet a waiting vehicle at the gate.
Return to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha via a drive.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure
Transportation to the airport is included after your last night spent in the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: