Day 0 - Day 1 – Arrival – Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi town. Here, you will meet your guide who will provide a briefing on the upcoming trek and conduct an equipment check to ensure all necessary mountain gear is ready. Any missing gear can be rented on this day. Overnight stay will be at your designated hotel.

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge in Moshi and driven to the Marangu gate. Once the paperwork is completed, the trek begins, leading you through the lush rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you may spot some primates as you make your way to the Mandara Hut. After a well-deserved rest, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater to enjoy the stunning view of the Kenyan interior.
Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2720m) to Horombo Hut (3720m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The day starts with an early breakfast. Shortly after departing Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and enter the heath and moorland zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, you will arrive at Horombo Hut, situated at an altitude of 3720m. From the hut, you will enjoy breathtaking views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the expansive Masai steppe.

Distance covered: 11km / 7.8mi
Approx. time taken: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Horombo (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4720m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today’s stage is long and challenging. The well-maintained trail passes the “Last Water point” and continues through the “saddle,” a nearly vegetation-free plateau connecting the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. The destination for today is Kibo Hut, typically reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be brief.

Distance covered: 9km / 5.9mi
Approx. time taken: 5-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 4: Kibo Hut (4720m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. The final ascent begins around midnight and is long and demanding. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb steadily progresses upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will gradually warm the land. The cold of the night will soon be forgotten, and after an additional 1 – 2 hours of hiking, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. Upon returning to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits, followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before continuing back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12hours – 15hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 5: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1879m)

Mount Kilimanjaro - The final stage leads through the heath and moorland zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch awaits. Soon, you will pass through the tropical rainforest again, and after a total of 6 hours of trekking, you will arrive back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1879m). After bidding farewell to your mountain guides, a short transfer will take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your achievement of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Moshi/Arusha

• Private transportation
• Park Fees
• All fees and/or taxes
• Hotel Accommodation

• Guiding Tip

The Kilimanjaro Climbing (trekking) route offers a 5-day itinerary that is generally manageable, although the final ascent to the summit can be challenging. Known as an easier route, it surprisingly has a high failure rate, often due to inadequate preparation and poorly timed attempts. These issues have prompted KINAPA officials to implement stricter guidelines for those climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route. All camps along this path are equipped with reliable radio communication to the park office. Additionally, items such as mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and chocolates are available at these camps.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.