Itinerary
- Day 1
Moshi/Arusha to Rongai Gate
After breakfast and a briefing in Moshi or Arusha, you'll drive to Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border. Once you finish registration, the hike begins with a gentle ascent through cornfields and pine forest where you might see Colobus monkeys moving through the trees. By evening, Kibo peak comes into view in the distance as you reach camp.
- Start point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Main Enterance, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut ( Simba Camp )
Included Activities
- Briefing in Moshi/Arusha
- Gentle ascent through cornfields and pine forest
- Wildlife viewing opportunity (Colobus monkeys)
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo Peak Rongai Gate - Day 2
Second Cave Camp
Today you're trekking across moorland and open heather with steady uphill sections. The landscape opens up to show Kenya's plains stretching out below, and Kibo's snow-capped summit becomes more prominent. You'll reach Second Cave camp, which takes its name from a small lava cave nearby where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut ( Second Cave Camp)
Included Activities
- Steady ascent across moorland and heather terrain
- Views of Kenya's plains
- Views of Kibo's snow-capped summit
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo Peak Second Cave Camp - Day 3
Kikelewa Camp
The trail crosses more moorlands and gets steeper as you approach Kikelewa Camp. You'll likely start noticing the altitude here. The camp sits in a sheltered valley with grassy terrain around it, and from here you can see Mawenzi Peak rising up in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Kikelewa Camp)
Included Activities
- Steeper climb across moorlands
- Views of Mawenzi Peak
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Mawenzi Peak - Day 4
Mawenzi Tarn Camp
A short but steep climb takes you above the vegetation zone. From this vantage point, both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are visible in excellent views. Camp is positioned beneath Mawenzi's dramatic rock spires next to a glacial tarn, which is an alpine lake fed by high-altitude snow and ice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Mawenzi Tarn Camp)
Included Activities
- Steep climb above vegetation zone
- Views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Mawenzi Peak Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo Peak 
- Day 5
Mawenzi Tarn Camp (Acclimatization Rest Day)
This is your rest day, and it's important for letting your body adjust to the altitude. You'll take a short acclimatization hike around Mawenzi's ridges or head toward the Saddle between the peaks. This break significantly improves your chances of reaching the summit successfully.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Mawenzi Tarn Camp)
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization hike around Mawenzi's ridges or towards the Saddle
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Mawenzi Peak - Day 6
Kibo Hut
The trail heads across the desolate alpine saddle separating Mawenzi and Kibo. It's a long, dry section with wind picking up throughout the day. You'll arrive at Kibo Hut in the early afternoon, giving you time to rest and mentally prepare for the summit attempt starting tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hut ( Kibo Hut)
Included Activities
- Crossing the alpine saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Kibo Peak Mount Kilimanjaro - Mawenzi Peak 
- Day 7
Uhuru Peak Summit and Descent to Horombo Hut
Summit day kicks off around midnight with a steep and challenging push up switchbacks to Gilman's Point at 5,681m/18,652ft, then continuing to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m/19,341ft, Africa's highest point. After photos and time at the summit, you descend back to Kibo Hut for a brief rest, then make the longer trek down to Horombo Hut.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hut (Horombo Hut)
Included Activities
- Midnight summit push to Gilman's Point (5,681m)
- Ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - highest point in Africa
- Summit photos at Uhuru Peak
- Descent to Kibo Hut and onwards to Horombo Hut
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Gilman's Point - Day 8
Marangu Gate to Moshi/Arusha
Your final descent takes you through the heath and rainforest zones where birds and monkeys might appear. At Marangu Gate, you'll complete the sign-out process and receive your summit certificate if you reached the top. From there, a vehicle drives you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final descent through heath and rainforest zones
- Wildlife viewing (birds and monkeys)
- Summit certificate award at Marangu Gate
- Signing out at Marangu Gate
Landmarks Marangu Gate
