Itinerary
- Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Your guides and support crew meet you at the hotel in the morning to go over the plan. From there, you'll drive to Kilimanjaro National Park's Marangu Gate where you'll take care of permit paperwork and register with search and rescue. Then the trekking begins as you head up to Mandara Hut for your first night.
Included Activities
- Morning briefing with guides and support crew
- Trek from Marangu Gate (1,860 m) to Mandara Hut (2,700 m)
- Permit acquisition and search and rescue registration
Landmarks/POIs Marangu Gate Mandara Hut Kilimanjaro National Park - Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
After breakfast, you'll trek moderately toward Horombo Hut, the second high altitude camp. When you arrive, you'll get views of two volcanos, Kibo and Mawenzi. Following lunch, there's an acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut where you'll gain about 200 meters before heading back down to Horombo Hut for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
- Acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut with 200-meter elevation gain
Landmarks/POIs Horombo Hut Kibo Mawenzi - Day 3
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
After eating breakfast, you'll trek to Kibo Hut at 4,700 m (15,420 ft). The trekking itself isn't particularly difficult, but keeping a steady pace matters so you preserve your energy for tomorrow's summit push. Lunch happens once you arrive, then the rest of your day is dedicated to sleeping, resting, drinking water, and staying relaxed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m)
Landmarks/POIs Kibo Hut - Day 4
Uhuru Peak Summit and Descent to Horombo Hut
You'll leave Kibo Hut at night and trek toward Kilimanjaro's summit at Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m (19,341 ft). The physical effort is moderate, but the altitude itself becomes the real challenge. Each pair of climbers gets their own guide watching for how you're holding up. After reaching the summit, you can descend to the nearest glacier if you want, then it's back to Kibo Camp for a two-hour rest before the long descent to Horombo Hut.
Included Activities
- Night trek from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) - Kilimanjaro's summit
- Optional descent to nearest glacier from Uhuru Peak
- Descent from Uhuru Peak to Kibo Camp
- Descent from Kibo Camp to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Optional Activities
- Descent to nearest glacier from Uhuru Peak
Landmarks/POIs Uhuru Peak - Day 5
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Following a warm breakfast, you'll descend to Marangu Gate at 1,860 m (6,102 ft) and officially exit the park. The group gathers to celebrate what you've accomplished, then you'll sign the guestbook with your thoughts, pick up your commemorative certificates at the office, and catch a transfer back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast)
Included Activities
- Descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1,860 m)
- Guestbook signing and group celebration
- Commemorative certificate presentation
Landmarks/POIs Marangu Gate
