Itinerary

Day 1 Moshi  

Enjoy overnight stay at hotel in Moshi as you prepare for the challenge of conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Day 2  Mandara Hut

Transfer from your hotel to Park Headquarters at Marangu gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. Our climb will officially commence with a four-hour walk to the Mandara encampment passing through a thick rainforest zone, where there is a high chance of rain in the afternoon. Spend the night at Mandara Hut (2,750m). Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 3 Horombo Hut

Continue our ascent through the forest before reaching the heather and moorland zone at roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk). Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. We spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel. Bathrooms are available with running water.

Day 4 Kibo Hut

Our trek continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut). This semi-desert zone receives an annual rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees Celsius by day.

Day 5 Horombo Hut

Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, for a chance of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman's Point, it is a further two-hour round trip along the crater's edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut where we will spend our last night on the mountain.

Day 6 Moshi

Today’s descent continues past the Mandara encampment to the bottom of the mountain, where each hiker will receive a well-earned certificate. From here, you will be transferred to the hotel to celebrate your achievements, enjoy dinner and overnight.

Day 7

Enjoy breakfast as you bask in the memories of your accomplishment.

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Included - ground transfers to and from Moshi, park entrance fees, rescue fees, mountain guide, porters, accommodation and meals with 2 nights at Parkview Hotel before and after the climb.

Not included - tips, climbing equipment, sleeping bags, all beverages and items of a personal nature, hyperbaric chamber, oxygen tanks, toilet tent.

It is advisable for the clients to bring their own sleeping bags and warm clothing including walking shoes and boots. The following additional climbing gear is recommended: backpack, rain jacket, gloves, balaclava, sun glasses, and scarf.