Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get picked up for a private transfer to your hotel. Once there, you'll meet with the climbing team to go over the pre-climb briefing, check your gear, and verify you have your medical coverage and travel insurance sorted out.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (kilimanjaro international Airport tanzania, 10:10 - 20:50)
Included Activities
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
- Confirmation of mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport 
- Day 2
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, you'll drive about an hour from Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration. Then the trek begins to Mandara Hut, your first stop for the night. It's 11 km and takes roughly 5 to 7 hours, climbing from 1,860m to 2,700m. Along the way, your guides will point out the mountain's history, different vegetation zones, and wildlife you might spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel before departure), Lunch (Lunch on the mountain during trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (11 km, approximately 5-7 hours)
- Mountain guide and crew accompaniment throughout trek
- Registration at Marangu Gate
Landmarks Marangu Gate Mandara Hut - Day 3
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You'll start early with breakfast before heading out from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut. The 10 km trek takes around 5 to 6 hours, getting you up to 3,720m. You'll see the snow-covered peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi, plus forests and animals during the climb. There's a lunch break partway through, and after you reach the hut, you'll do a 2.5 km acclimatization hike to 3,920m for about 1 to 2 hours, then return for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast before trek departure), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (10 km, approximately 5-6 hours)
- Acclimatization hike from Horombo Hut toward Kibo Hut (2.5 km, approximately 1-2 hours)
- Learning about plant species including giant groundsels and lobelias
Landmarks Horombo Hut - Day 4
Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
This is your acclimatization day, which helps your body adjust to the altitude for tomorrow. After a relaxed breakfast, you'll trek 4 hours to Zebra Rocks at 4,020m, named for their striking black and white markings. From there, you'll head back to Horombo Hut for a warm lunch and spend the afternoon resting and building up energy for the next push.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxing breakfast at camp), Lunch (Warm lunch upon return from trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Zebra Rocks (4,020m) and return (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks Zebra Rocks - Day 5
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
You'll trek about 10 km over 4 to 8 hours, gaining 1,000 meters in elevation. Head toward the southern side to refill water bottles at Maua River, your last water source. Then push through the steep, bare Saddle region toward Kibo Hut at 4,700m. The views of Kilimanjaro's cones are great here, though vegetation is sparse. After dinner, you'll get to bed early since tomorrow starts at midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at Maua River), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (10 km, approximately 4-8 hours)
- Water refill at Maua River (last freshwater point)
Landmarks Maua River Kibo Hut Mawenzi Ridge - Day 6
Summit Day
Summit day is the most demanding stretch of your climb. You'll wake around 23:00 and eat before starting a roughly 13 hour trek up 1,176 meters (23 km total). The route takes you through rocky terrain with many switchbacks, passing William's Point at 5,131m, Hans Meyers Cave at 5,258m, and Gilman's Point at 5,719m. You'll reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m around sunrise at 07:00. After celebrating at the top, you'll descend to Kibo Hut for 2 hours rest and lunch, then continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner and sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast before 23:00 hour departure), Lunch (Lunch at Kibo Hut during descent), Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit trek from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) via William's Point, Hans Meyers Cave, and Gilman's Point
- Descent from Uhuru Peak to Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut (16 km total, approximately 9-12 hours)
Landmarks William's Point Hans Meyers Cave Gilman's Point Uhuru Peak 
- Day 7
Descent to Kilimanjaro Gate
The final leg takes you back down through heath and moor zones to Mandara Hut at 2,700m, where a warm lunch is ready for you. From there, you'll walk through tropical rainforest for about 6 hours total to reach Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at 1,860m. You'll say goodbye to your guides and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and to celebrate your summit success.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Warm lunch at Mandara Hut)
Included Activities
- Trek through heath and moor zones to Mandara Hut
- Trek through tropical rainforest to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
- Transfer from gate back to hotel in Moshi
Landmarks Mandara Hut Kilimanjaro National Park Gate - Day 8
Departure
This day is yours to decide what's next. If you've arranged a safari, it'll start today. Otherwise, you might fly to Zanzibar or head back home. Your transfer vehicle will take you to the airport at whatever time you request.
- End point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (kilimanjaro international Airport tanzania, 08:00 - 19:10)
Optional Activities
- Safari activity
- Flight to Zanzibar
- Return flight home
