Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
On your first day of your trekking, you hike through dense rainforest, though at points there are openings in the vegetation that offer views of the farmlands which cover the base of the mountain outside the Kilimanjaro National Park. The day’s trail ends at Mandara Hut, where you overnight.
Elevation:6100ft to 8875ft
Distance:8 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat:Montane Forest.
Day 2
Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
On your second day of trek, you will have through more beautiful rainforest, but soon the forest gives way to moorland. The snow capped peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen. After trekking for five to six hours, you reach Horombo Hut, where you stay for the overnight.
Elevation:8875ft to 12,200ft
Distance:12 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat:Heath land.
Day 3
Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge To Horombo Hut
On the Third day of the mountain climbing, you can be split into two parts: a climb to Mawenzi Ridge, followed by a return to Horombo Hut. The reason for this is that it’s in keeping with the ‘climb high, sleep low’ strategy which helps your body to acclimatize properly to the increased elevation. This part of the day’s trek sees you climb from Horombo Hut up into the heath zone of Kilimanjaro. The turning point of the climb comes when you reach the horseshoe-shaped Mawenzi ridge. As already mentioned, climbing high and then sleeping low is an important acclimatization strategy.
Elevation:12,205 ft
Distance:4km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat:Healthland.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
On Day four, you traverse the so-called Saddle, a five-mile stretch of rubble and emptiness that connects the craters of Mawenzi and Kibo. You spend the night at Kibo Hut.
Elevation:12,200ft to15,500ft
Distance:9km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
The first part of day five, you strike out for the summit! Your guide wakes you up around midnight to get ready for the ascent. Today is usually the most mentally and physically challenging part of the entire Kilimanjaro climb. The route ascends northwest into the dark night. Within about six hours, you reach Stella Point and enjoy the sunrise. After that, you trek for about another hour on a snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) at the very top of Africa! After reaching the summit, you descend to Horombo Hut for the night. Having hiked for about 12 to 15 hours, you’ll fall asleep immediately, trust us!
Elevation:15,500ft to 19,340ft
Distance:9 km / 15 km
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate
Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate
Today, you do the last hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver is waiting for you. Time for a beer and a great celebration dinner!
Elevation:12,250 ft to 5500ft
Distance:20 km
Hiking Time:4-5 hours
Habitat:Rain Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
