Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

   • Arrive in Moshi.

   • Lodge at the Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare for adventure.

   • Gather at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

   Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast included.

2. Day 2: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

   • After breakfast, make a short journey to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities.

   • Start the trek with a climb through the fascinating tropical rain forest and reach the first hut at Mandara for dinner and overnight. An alternative is to simply rest and relax in the beautiful forest around the camp.

   Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut (2,700 m): 5-6 hours walking.

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

   • Make a steep ascent through the forest, with the path opening out into the moorland. In clear weather, there are great views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

   • Arrive at Horombo Hut mid-afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery around the camp.

   Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (3,720 m): 4-6 hours walking.

4. Day 4: Acclimatisation Day

   • Walk towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks.

   • This extra day and night at Horombo are for additional acclimatisation. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly!

   • All meals for the day are provided at the Horombo hut.

5. Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

   • Climb gradually towards the lunar desert of the Saddle, between Mawenzi and Kibo. These 6-7 hours of walking will be taken at a slow pace.

   •  The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

   Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut (4,700 m.); 4-6 hours walking.

6. Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

   • Start with the final and most demanding part of the climb at around 1 a.m. A steep climb over loose volcanic scree and a slow but steady pace will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m.

   • The descent to Kibo Hut is amazingly fast, and after some refreshment, the trail descends to Horombo Hut.

   Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut (3,720 m.); 13-15 hours walking.

7. Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

   • Descend past Mandara hut to Marangu National Park, where successful climbers will receive their summit certificates.

   • From here, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort for dinner and overnight.

   Horombo hut to Marangu Gate; 6-7 hours walking.

8. Day 8: Departure

   • Head to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight.