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Arrival
Day 1
Hotel to Mandara Hut
Hotel to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3
Rest Day at Horombo Hut
Rest Day at Horombo Hut
Today is a vital acclimatization day at Horombo Hut (3,700m) to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude and boost your chances of a successful summit. While no major elevation is gained, you have the option of a short acclimatization hike toward Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s dramatic and jagged secondary summit. This optional trek takes you through the heathland zone with its striking vegetation and panoramic views. Reaching around 4,000m, the hike helps prepare your body for the higher altitudes ahead. Afterward, return to the hut to rest, enjoy hot meals, and exchange stories with fellow climbers in the scenic surroundings.
Elevation: 3,700m/12,200ft
Distance: 0km/0mi (optional 5km hike)
Hiking Time: 0–3 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate – Return to Arusha
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate – Return to Arusha
Descend through moorland and forest, retracing your path to Marangu Gate. Receive your summit certificates and say farewell to your mountain crew. A private transfer will take you back to your accommodation in Arusha, where a hot shower and warm bed await.
Distance: 20km | Hiking Time: 5–6 hrs | Habitat: Moorland to Rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
