Itinerary

1. Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

   Before beginning our trek, the hiker(s) and driver will head to the Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities. The track climbs through a tropical rainforest near the upper edge of the forest line where we sometimes see playful blue monkeys. The track then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut campsite.

2. Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

   Our second day on the Marangu hiking route trail will begin with a steep ascent through the forest and open into high moorland. If the sky is clear and with no clouds, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

3. Day 3: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut to Horombo Hut

   This extra day is used for acclimatization. We hike towards or all the way to Mawenzi Hut and back. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi.

4. Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

   On day four, hiker(s) will climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite, which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp, hiker(s) rest, enjoy an early dinner and prepare for the summit hiking day.

5. Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Point to Horombo Hut

   Hiker(s) and the team wake in the middle of the night and begin the final push to reach the Roof of Africa. The trail to Gilman’s Point is very steep and the ascent will be slow and steady. From Gilman’s, it is a traverse along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak. Hiker(s) and the team stay at the summit for a short time to take photos and enjoy the views before retracing all the way back to Horombo Hut.

6. Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

   A long trek is in store for today, however, it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, hiker(s) pick up our certificate that proves our achievement and catch our car drive transfer to hotel in Moshi.