Day 0 -Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation . Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

Day 1 - Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 8.3km /5mi | 4-5 Hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 1,870m (6,135ft) to 2,720m (8,923ft)
Altitude Gained: 850m (2,788ft)

Departing from Moshi, a 45-minute drive takes you to the Marangu Gate (1,870m / 6,135ft), the starting point of your Kilimanjaro trek. Here, we complete registration and secure trekking permits while observing the bustling preparations of other climbers and their crews.

The trek begins through lush rainforest, where you may spot Colobus monkeys swinging in the trees and hear the sounds of tropical birds. The trail is well-maintained but can be muddy and slippery, especially in wet conditions. Gaiters and trekking poles are highly recommended for better stability.

After a steady ascent, we arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720m / 8,923ft), where you will rest for the night. If time and energy allow, you can take a short hike to the Maundi Crater, offering stunning views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding landscapes.

Day 2 - Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 8.3km /5mi | 4-5 Hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 2,720m (8,923ft) to 3,720m (12,205ft)
Altitude Gained: 1,000m (3,282ft)

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we leave Mandara Hut and emerge from the rainforest, transitioning into the heath and moorland zone. Keep an eye out for giant lobelias and groundsels, which thrive in this unique alpine environment.

As we continue along an ascending path, the dense forest gives way to open moorlands, where small shrubs dominate the landscape. Midway through the trek, we stop for lunch with breathtaking views of Mawenzi Peak.

By late afternoon, we arrive at Horombo Huts (3,720m / 12,205ft), situated beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. The air becomes thinner, and temperatures begin to drop significantly, marking the transition into Kilimanjaro’s higher elevations.

Day 3 - Acclimatization at Horombo Huts
On this day, you have the option to spend a full day and a second night at Horombo Hut to aid in acclimatization. You can choose to rest at the huts and enjoy the stunning surroundings or take a short acclimatization hike to Mawenzi Base Camp, offering breathtaking views of Mawenzi Peak.

This extra day is highly beneficial for adjusting to the altitude and understanding the mountain’s weather conditions, improving your chances of a successful summit.

After this rest and acclimatization day, you will continue your ascent on Day 4 towards Kibo Hut, where you will prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Day 4 - Horombo Huts- Kibo Huts: 10.5km/6mi | 6-8hrs | Semi-desert
Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,703m (15,430ft)
Altitude Gained: 983m (3,225ft)

After breakfast, we continue our ascent through the dwindling heathland, which gradually gives way to a barren, lunar-like landscape as we enter the sweeping saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo.

We stop for lunch along the route, taking in the vast, open expanse of this rocky, windswept terrain. As we cross the surprisingly large saddle, you’ll get your first clear, unobstructed view of Kibo’s summit, a reminder of the challenging climb ahead in just a few hours.

By late afternoon, we arrive at Kibo Hut (4,703m / 15,430ft), where we prepare for the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

Day 5 - Kibo Huts – Summit: 6.25km /3.9 Mi Up | 5-7hrs | – Horombo Huts: 15.75km /9mi Down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit
Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 4,703m (15,430ft)
Altitude Gained: 983m (3,225ft)

After breakfast, we leave behind the last traces of heathland, transitioning into an otherworldly, barren moonscape. As we enter the vast saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo, the terrain becomes increasingly rocky and desolate, with strong winds sweeping across the open landscape.

We pause for lunch along the way, taking in the dramatic contrast between Mawenzi’s jagged peaks and Kibo’s towering slopes ahead. As we cross the surprisingly large saddle, the challenging ascent to Kibo becomes clearly visible, a stark reminder of the summit push awaiting you in just a few hours.

By late afternoon, we reach Kibo Hut (4,703m / 15,430ft), where we rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight climb to Uhuru Peak.

Day 6 - Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate – Moshi: 20km/12.5mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest
Elevation: 3,720m (12,205ft) to 1,870m (6,135ft)
Altitude Lost: 1,850m (6,070ft)

After breakfast, we gather for a heartfelt farewell ceremony, expressing gratitude to our guides, cooks, and porters for their support throughout the journey. It’s a bittersweet moment as we say goodbye to the crew, who have become like family.

We begin our final descent, trekking down through the moorland and lush rainforest. We stop at Mandara Huts for lunch, where we bid farewell to some of our team members—remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters here.

Continuing our descent, we arrive at the Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive your well-earned summit certificate. As you descend, temperatures rise significantly, and the trail becomes wet, muddy, and steep—we highly recommend using gaiters and trekking poles for stability.

At the park gate, a vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Moshi (about 45 minutes). Upon arrival, you can finally enjoy a hot shower, a well-deserved meal, and celebrations after your incredible achievement.

Inclusion

• Guiding Fee
• Permit and Entrace Fees
• Transport during the trip
• Group Porters (transport of tents, cooking equipments etc for the group)
• Drinking Water
• Accomodation
• Hiking and safety equipment
• Air Port Transfers

Exclusion

• Guiding Fee
• Permit and Entrace Fees
• Transport during the trip
• Group Porters (transport of tents, cooking equipments etc for the group)
• Drinking Water
• Accomodation
• Hiking and safety equipment
• Air Port Transfers