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Arrival
Day 1
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll drive to Marangu Gate, passing through Chagga villages and banana plantations. At the gate, your team will handle registration and park formalities while you prepare for the trek.
The trail begins in lush rainforest, where you may spot blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and a variety of tropical birds. The path is well-defined, gradually ascending through dense vegetation until you reach Mandara Hut, your first overnight stop. In the afternoon, you can take a short acclimatization hike to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Kenya’s Amboseli plains
• Elevation: 1,860 m → 2,700 m
• Distance: ~8 km
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Montane Rainforest.
Day 2
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Today you leave the rainforest and enter the heath and moorland zone, where giant heathers, lobelias, and other alpine plants dominate the landscape. The trail offers sweeping views of Mawenzi Peak and, on clear days, your first glimpse of Kibo Peak—the final destination.
You’ll arrive at Horombo Hut in the late afternoon, where you can rest, enjoy a warm meal, and prepare for the high-altitude challenges ahead. This is a popular camp where trekkers on both the 5- and 6-day itineraries cross paths.
• Elevation: 2,700 m → 3,720 m
• Distance: ~12 km
• Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
• Habitat: Heath & Moorland.
Day 3
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
The vegetation thins dramatically today as you enter the stark and beautiful alpine desert. The trail passes the Last Water Point before crossing the saddle—a broad, arid plain between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The air grows thinner and drier, and the temperature drops.
You’ll arrive at Kibo Hut in the early afternoon. Here, you’ll have an early dinner and rest, as your summit attempt begins around midnight. Your guide will brief you on the climb ahead, ensuring you’re mentally and physically prepared for the final push.
• Elevation: 3,720 m → 4,703 m
• Distance: ~9 km
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
Summit Day begins in darkness between 11:00 pm and midnight. The climb to Gillman’s Point (5,685 m) is steep, with switchbacks over loose volcanic scree. From here, you follow the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
As the sun rises, you’ll witness breathtaking views over the glaciers, the vast African plains, and distant mountain ranges. After a short celebration and photos, you’ll begin your descent to Kibo Hut for a rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut for the night.
• Elevation: 4,703 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m
• Distance: ~21 km
• Hiking Time: 11–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic → Alpine Desert → Moorland.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate – Transfer to Hotel
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate – Transfer to Hotel
Your final trek descends through moorland and lush rainforest, retracing your steps back to Marangu Gate. Here, you’ll receive your summit certificate from Kilimanjaro National Park gold for Uhuru Peak, green for Gillman’s Point.
After farewells to your mountain crew, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for a hot shower, celebratory dinner, and well-earned rest.
• Elevation: 3,720 m → 1,860 m
• Distance: ~20 km
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland → Rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
