Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro – Transfer to Arusha or Moshi town

• Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a driver will transfer you to Moshi or Arusha.

• Trek orientation with your Kilimanjaro guide and gear check.

• Extra luggage can be stored at the hotel.

Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge (Mid-range)

Day 2: Arusha to Marangu Gate – Hike to Mandara Hut

• Drive to Marangu Gate (45-60 minutes).

• Register and begin trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut.

• Optional Maundi Crater hike for panoramic views of Tanzania and Kenya.

• Wildlife spotting: Colobus monkeys, Eucalyptus trees, and unique birdlife.

Elevation: 1,860m (6,100ft) → 2,700m (8,875ft)
Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut (Budget)

Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

• Transition from rainforest to heathland.

• Spectacular views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

• Spot giant lobelias and groundsels.

Elevation: 2,700m (8,875ft) → 3,700m (12,200ft)
Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Budget)

Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

• Rest day at Horombo Hut with an optional Mawenzi Peak hike.

• Ideal for adjusting to the altitude and increasing summit success rates.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Budget)

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

• Walk past “The Last Water Point” and enter the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.

• Landscape changes from heathland to barren alpine desert.

• Rest and prepare for summit night.

Elevation: 3,700m (12,200ft) → 4,700m (15,500ft)
Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut (Budget)

Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit – Descend to Horombo Hut

• Start summit push between midnight and 2 AM.

• Hike via Gilman’s Point (5,685m/18,650ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft), the highest point in Africa.

• Enjoy breathtaking views and take summit photos.

• Descend to Horombo Hut for rest.

Elevation: 4,700m (15,500ft) → 5,895m (19,340ft) → 3,700m (12,200ft)
Distance: 6 km (4 miles) up, 15 km (9 miles) down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up, 4-6 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Budget)

Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate – Return to Arusha

• Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate.

• Transfer back to Arusha for a well-deserved celebration.

• Tip your guides and porters before departing.

Elevation: 3,700m (12,200ft) → 1,700m (5,500ft)
Distance: 20 km (12.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel or Lodge (Mid-range)

Day 8: Departure or Safari Extension

• Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport or begin your Tanzania safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast