Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Once you check in, there's a pre-climb briefing where your guides go over equipment, confirm your medical coverage and travel insurance, and answer any last-minute questions before the trek starts.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport, 08:00 - 17:00)
Included Activities
- Hotel check-in
- Pre-climb briefing
- Equipment check
- Medical coverage and travel insurance confirmation
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport 
- Day 2
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, drive about an hour from Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration. From there, start trekking to Mandara Hut covering 11 km through varied vegetation with wildlife around. You'll climb from 1,860m to 2,700m over 5-7 hours, with breaks for rest and lunch along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch during trek)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Marangu Gate
- Registration at gate
- Guided trek to Mandara Hut
- Lunch during trek
- Mountain history and vegetation education
Landmarks Marangu Gate Mandara Hut - Day 3
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Head out early after breakfast from Mandara Hut toward Horombo Hut, your second overnight stop. This 11 km trek takes about 6 hours as you rise to 3,720m. You'll see the snow-capped Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, different plant species, and have lunch during the hike. When you arrive, there's an acclimatization walk to help your body adjust.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch during trek), Dinner (Dinner at Horombo Hut camp)
Included Activities
- Early breakfast
- Guided trek to Horombo Hut
- Acclimatization hike (2.5 km, 1-2 hours)
- Lunch during trek
- Dinner at camp
Landmarks Horombo Hut - Day 4
Horombo Hut Acclimatization Day
This day is all about letting your body get used to the altitude. After a relaxed breakfast, trek 4 hours up to Zebra Rocks at 4,020m (they're named for the black and white stripes on the rock formations), then head back down to Horombo Hut for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon resting and preparing mentally for the next push.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxing breakfast at camp), Lunch (Warm lunch at camp)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at camp
- 4-hour guided trek to Zebra Rocks
- Lunch at camp upon return
- Afternoon relaxation
Landmarks Zebra Rocks - Day 5
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Trek about 9 km with roughly 1,000m of elevation gain heading south. You'll refill your water at Maua River before entering the dry Saddle terrain through Mawenzi Ridge. Even with less vegetation here, the views of Kilimanjaro's cones are really good. Reach Kibo Hut by dinner, then turn in early since you're leaving at midnight for the summit attempt.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during trek), Dinner (Dinner at Kibo Hut)
Included Activities
- Guided trek to Kibo Hut
- Water refill at Maua River
- Lunch during trek
- Dinner at camp
Landmarks Kibo Hut Mawenzi Ridge - Day 6
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and Return
Summit day is the hardest part of your climb. Wake around 11 PM, grab breakfast, then trek for roughly 13 hours covering about 23 km with 1,176m elevation gain. You'll pass William's Point at 5,131m, Hans Meyer's Cave at 5,258m, and Gilman's Point at 5,719m before reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895m around sunrise. After celebrating at the summit, descend back to Kibo Hut for rest and lunch, then continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before pre-dawn trek), Lunch (Lunch at Kibo Hut after descent), Dinner (Dinner at Horombo Hut)
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn breakfast
- Guided trek to Uhuru Peak
- Summit celebration and photos
- Descent to Kibo Hut
- Rest and lunch at Kibo Hut
- Descent to Horombo Hut
- Dinner at Horombo Hut
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Gilman's Point Hans Meyer's Cave William's Point - Day 7
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Make your final descent through the heath and moor zone toward Mandara Hut where a warm lunch is waiting. Push through the tropical rainforest and reach Kilimanjaro National Park Gate after about 6 hours of trekking. Say thanks to your guides, then transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and to celebrate reaching the summit.
- Meals
- Lunch (Warm lunch at Mandara Hut)
Included Activities
- Guided trek through heath and moor zone
- Lunch at Mandara Hut
- Trek through tropical rainforest
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
- Transfer back to hotel in Moshi
Landmarks Kilimanjaro National Park Gate - Day 8
Rundugai Village and Chemka Hot Springs Cultural Tour
Head out on a full cultural day trip to Rundugai Village, about 1.5 hours or 38 km from Moshi. You'll swim at Chemka Hot Springs (a natural warm geothermal pool), visit local farmers and Maasai villages, watch traditional food preparation, do some cycling tours, explore cave trekking, and check out local markets. Lunch and water are included. Get back to Moshi for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch box provided; eaten in shade of trees or sunny spot at hot springs area), Dinner (Dinner at Mbugani Hotel)
Included Activities
- Pickup from Mbugani Hotel around 07:30
- Half-day at Rundugai village with cultural guides
- Visit to Maasai village
- Visit to local farmers
- Swimming at Chemka Hot Springs (Kikuletwa Hot Spring)
- Wildlife spotting at hot springs
- Return transfer to Moshi
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Traditional food preparation
- Cycling tours from Boma to Kikuletwa Hot Spring
- Rundugai village walks
- Natural caves trekking tours
- Local market and souvenir centre visit
- Traditional dance and songs
- Cattle grazing and milking livestock
Landmarks Rundugai Village Chemka Hot Springs 
- Day 9
Departure
Your vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at whatever time you request. From here, you can move on to a safari, fly to Zanzibar, or head back home depending on what you've planned next.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport at requested time
Optional Activities
- Safari (if booked)
- Flight to Zanzibar (if booked)
- Flight home (if booked)
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport
