Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro National Park
You'll start with breakfast and a briefing before driving to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate to register. From there, the hike heads into rainforest toward Mandara Hut, with towering Eucalyptus trees surrounding you and chances to spot Colobus monkeys and various birds. A short detour to Maundi Crater gives you views across Northern Tanzania and into Kenya. The day involves about 8km of hiking through montane forest, moving from 1860m up to 2700m elevation.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate and register
- Trek through rainforest to Mandara Hut
- Optional side trip to Maundi Crater for scenic views
Landmarks Kilimanjaro National Park Maundi Crater 
- Day 2
Horombo Hut
The rainforest drops away as you follow an ascending trail through open moorlands toward Horombo Hut. You'll see Mawenzi and Kibo peaks ahead, with giant lobelias and groundsels dotting the landscape. Around 12km of hiking gains roughly 1000m in elevation, and you might start noticing altitude effects by the end of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through moorlands to Horombo Hut
- Views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks
Landmarks Mawenzi Peak Kibo Peak - Day 3
Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)
You're staying a second night at Horombo Hut for acclimatization. Your guide takes you on an acclimatization walk to Zebra Rocks and the base of Mawenzi Peak, where Kibo looms dramatically across the saddle. Afterward, you'll spend the rest of the day at camp resting and letting your body adjust to the elevation.
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walk to Zebra Rocks
- Guided walk to base of Mawenzi Peak
Landmarks Zebra Rocks Mawenzi Peak - Day 4
Kibo Hut
The ascent continues past the final water source onto the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Vegetation transitions from upper heathland into lunar-like terrain as you climb toward Kibo Hut. After arriving at camp, you'll have dinner and spend the evening resting mentally and physically for the summit attempt starting just after midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through upper heathland to alpine desert
- Ascend to Kibo Hut saddle
Landmarks Kibo Peak - Day 5
Summit Day and Return to Horombo
You'll depart between midnight and 2 AM for the summit push, climbing steeply up scree or snow to Gilman's Point on the crater rim, then on to Uhuru Peak at 5895m, the highest point in Africa. After time for photos and celebration, you descend back to Kibo Hut for lunch, then continue down to Horombo Hut where you'll overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final summit ascent to Gilman's Point
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5895m) - highest point in Africa
- Descent to Horombo Hut
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Gilman's Point - Day 6
Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi
Following breakfast, you'll descend through moorland to Mandara Hut, then continue down through forest paths to Marangu Gate. The lower elevation trails can be muddy and wet from moisture. A vehicle meets you at the gate for the roughly 1 hour drive back to your hotel in Moshi, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro trek.
- End point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Descent through moorland to Mandara Hut
- Trek through forest to Marangu Gate
- Transfer from Marangu Gate to hotel in Moshi
Landmarks Marangu Gate Mandara Hut
