Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha - Kizumba House

   • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Pick up and transfer to Kizumba House or somewhere similar.

   Overnight stay at Kizumba House.

   Accommodation includes a bed and breakfast.

   Alternatively, similar overnight arrangements.

2. Day 2: Arusha - Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

   • Leave Kizumba's house at about 7:30 a.m.
   • Drive to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro.
   • Complete necessary paperwork at the park gate, including registrations.
   • Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m.
   • Hike through the rainforest from the park gate to Mandara Hut.

   Duration: Approximately 4 hours

   Stop halfway for lunch during the hike.

   • Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3 p.m.
     • Unpack, rest, and enjoy some tea or coffee.
   • Dinner is served during the early evening, at about 7 p.m. Consider a side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) for scenic views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

   Bathrooms with running water are available at Mandara Huts.

   Altitude: 1,800 m – 2,720 m

   Hiking time: 4 hours

3. Day 3: Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

   • Wake up for breakfast (approx. 7:30 a.m.). Pack for the next leg of the journey.
   • Break camp at about 8:30 a.m. Hike to Horombo Hut.

   Duration: 5 to 6 hours

   • Traverse through lower-heath land with small shrubs as the primary vegetation.
   • Stop halfway for lunch. Enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi during the hike.
   • The summit of Kibo can be seen from Horombo Huts.
   • Arrive at Horombo Huts at about 3 p.m. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner.

   Bathrooms with running water are available at Horombo Huts.

   Altitude: 2,720 m – 3,720 m

   Hiking time: 5-6 hours

4. Day 4: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

   • Wake up for breakfast as usual. If you are awake before sun-up, capture some great sunrise photos.
   • Pack for the day's journey and begin the hike to Kibo Huts.
     • The first half of the day's hike traverses the upper heathland.
     • The second half crosses the vast saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Be cautious and notice signs of altitude sickness.

   Stop halfway for lunch.

   The saddle is an alpine desert resembling a lunar landscape.

   There is no running water at Kibo Huts.

   Altitude: 3,720 m – 4,720 m

   Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours

5. Day 5: Kibo Hut - Summit - Horombo Hut

   • Wake up at around midnight to a light breakfast. Prepare for the summit ascent.
   • The ascent is carried out in the early morning before dawn.
     • Depart at about 1:00 a.m.
     • Reach Gilman’s Point at about 7:00 a.m.
     • Enjoy views of the crater from Gilman’s Point on the Crater Rim.
   • Another 2 hours of hiking brings the climber to Uhuru Peak at about 8:30 a.m.
   • Descend back to Kibo Huts.
   • Collect your belongings at Kibo Huts.
   • Cross the saddle again at Horombo Huts.

   Spend the night at Horombo Huts.

   Eat dinner and get some well-deserved sleep.

   Altitude: 4,720 m – 5,895 m

   Hiking time: 7 hours

6. Day 6: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Kizumba House

   • Wake up, pack, and descend to Mandara Huts.
   • Have lunch at Mandara Huts. Continue to the park gate.

   Duration: Until around 2 or 3 p.m.

   • Be met by transportation back to Arusha. Drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower.

   Overnight at Kizumba House (bed and breakfast) or Similar.

7. Day 7: Moshi - Kilimanjaro Airport

   • Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya.
   • Consider Zanzibar as a great post-climb trip.
   • Explore other trips around the tourist city of Arusha region.
     • Arrangements can be made at a reasonable price.