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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Moshi to Marangu gate to mandara hut

Moshi to Marangu gate to mandara hut

After breakfast, we leave Moshi at 9 AM, drive for 45 minutes to the Marangu Gate on the southeast side of Kilimanjaro, register with the national park, and begin hiking at 11 AM. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest.

Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 3 PM. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee.

Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available.

Stop halfway for lunch, and reach the Mandara Huts at 3 PM.

Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee.

Dinner is served during the early evening at 7 PM. Bathrooms with running water are available.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: FB.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Mandara Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mandara hut to horombo hut

Mandara hut to horombo hut

Following breakfast, we start the day continuing through the rainforest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

After 6 hours of hiking, you will reach Horombo Hut (3720m).

Similar to the first night, the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: FB
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Horombo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Horombo hut to mawenzi Ridge

Horombo hut to mawenzi Ridge

At Horombo Hut, you will spend the day allowing your body to acclimate to high altitudes. You will have the option of doing a day hike on Mawenzi Ridge (up to 4600m) for further acclimatization with your guide.

After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back sleeping to Horombo Hut.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be at the hut.

Elevation: 3720m to 4600m
Distance: 5 km
Hicking time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Heath.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Horombo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Horombo hut to Kibo hut

Horombo hut to Kibo hut

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle”, which refers to the area between Mawenzi and Kibo’s peaks.

Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. There is no water at this camp, but porters will bring water for the hikers.

An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night.

Get to sleep by 19:00!

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: FB
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Kibo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Kibo hut to summit to horombo hut

Kibo hut to summit to horombo hut

We begin our push to the summit very early in the morning (around midnight).

This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At this elevation and time of day, the wind and cold can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaksfast
We begin our push to the summit very early in the morning (around midnight).
This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At this elevation and time of day, the wind and cold can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks.

Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: FB
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Horombo Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Horombo hut to Marangu gate to Moshi

Horombo hut to Marangu gate to Moshi

On our last day, you will descend for 6 hours downhill through the tropical rainforest, back to Marangu Gate (1980m).

The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.

After signing, you will stop at the restaurant to share a last meal with all the team (it could also be the time to give tips to them) and then, you will drive back to the hotel in Moshi for long overdue showers and celebrations.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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