Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your driver meets you for the transfer to K's Hotel or similar accommodation in Moshi. After checking in, you'll have time to rest and get organized before starting your climb the next day.
- Meals
- Dinner, Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Kilimanjaro International Airport - Day 2
Nale Moru to Rongai First Camp
Early breakfast gets you ready before driving to Maragu gate for registration at Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. From there you'll head to the Rongai starting point and begin climbing from the wooden village of Nale Moru. The route takes you through pine forest where you might spot Kilimanjaro colobus monkeys, and you'll reach Rongai First Camp at the moorland zone edge by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb from Nale Moru village through pine forest
- Wildlife viewing (Kilimanjaro colobus monkeys)
- Ascent to Rongai First Camp
Landmarks/POIs Maragu Gate Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Nale Moru Rongai First Camp - Day 3
Rongai First Camp to Kikelewa Camp
You'll ascend toward the second cave with good views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch on the trail, you'll leave the main path and head toward the jagged peaks of Mwenzi, arriving at Kikelewa Camp which sits in a valley near giant senecious plants.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to second cave
- Views of Kibo and Eastern ice fields
- Hike towards Mwenzi peaks
Landmarks/POIs Kibo Mwenzi Kikelewa Camp - Day 4
Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Walking up grassy slopes gives you expansive wilderness views as you continue higher. The vegetation gradually disappears, and you'll reach Mawenzi Tarn positioned beneath Mwenzi's towering spires. You'll rest around noon to help your body adjust to the altitude and can explore the area during the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent through grassy slopes
- Arrival at Mawenzi Tarn
- Acclimatization rest period
- Exploration of surrounding area
Landmarks/POIs Mawenzi Tarn Mawenzi Tarn Camp - Day 5
Acclimatization Day
This is an acclimatization day with a short 2-hour walk up to the saddle. After that, you'll rest and focus on adjusting to the altitude before the summit push ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization walk to the saddle
Landmarks/POIs Mawenzi Tarn Camp - Day 6
Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut
You'll cross the lunar desert landscape to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the crater. The remainder of the day involves resting and preparing mentally for your final ascent, which will take around 6 to 7 hours of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traverse lunar desert
- Arrival at Kibo campsite
Landmarks/POIs Kibo Hut - Day 7
Summit Push
Your summit push starts at midnight using torchlight to navigate the steepest volcanic scree section via switchback trail. You'll reach Gillman's Point on the crater rim at sunrise. Experienced climbers can continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for a three-hour round trip. After that, you'll descend to Horombo for rest and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Midnight summit push from Kibo Hut
- Ascent to Gillman's Point on crater rim
- Sunrise viewing at Gillman's Point
- Descent to Horombo Camp
Optional Activities
- Three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - optional for strong climbers
Landmarks/POIs Gillman's Point Uhuru Peak Horombo Camp - Day 8
Descent and Departure
You'll pack up and descend through moorland to Mandara Huts for lunch. From there, continuing downward takes you through lush forest to the park gate, arriving around 2 to 3 PM. Your driver transfers you back to K's Hotel in Moshi where you can celebrate and clean up before heading to the airport or continuing on to other Tanzania or Kenya destinations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Descent through moorland to Mandara Huts
- Descent through forest to park gate
- Transfer back to Moshi
Optional Activities
- Trips to beaches at Zanzibar
- Safari trips around Moshi and Kilimanjaro region
Landmarks/POIs Mandara Huts Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
