Day 0: Arrival in Moshi – Pre-Climb Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Relax after your journey and, if weather permits, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In the evening, meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing, including a full equipment check and important safety information to prepare you for the climb ahead.

• Location: Moshi Town

• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi

• Meals: Dinner included

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Day 1: Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate (1,870 m) for registration. Begin your trek through dense rainforest, where the trail is shaded and rich with biodiversity. You may spot colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of birdlife along the way.

The steady and gradual climb leads you to Mandara Hut, where you will settle in, enjoy dinner, and rest comfortably in mountain huts surrounded by forest.

• Elevation: 1,870m to 2,700m

• Distance: 8 km / 5 mi

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Habitat: Rainforest

• Accommodation: Mandara Hut

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 2: Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

After breakfast, continue your ascent as the forest gradually gives way to moorland. The trail becomes more open, offering beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes and, on clear days, the peaks of the mountain.

Arrive at Horombo Hut, where you will relax, enjoy hot meals, and begin proper acclimatization at higher altitude.

• Elevation: 2,700m to 3,720m

• Distance: 12 km / 7.5 mi

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 3: Horombo Hut (Acclimatization Day)

After breakfast, spend the day acclimatizing to improve your chances of reaching the summit. You may take a short hike towards Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Ridge, enjoying spectacular views while helping your body adjust to the altitude.

Return to Horombo Hut for rest, meals, and recovery. This extra day greatly increases your summit success rate.

• Elevation: 3,720m (rest day)

• Distance: Optional short hike

• Hiking Time: 2–4 hours (optional)

• Habitat: Moorland

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 4: Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

After breakfast, trek across the wide alpine desert known as the Saddle, located between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes dry, open, and dramatic as you gain altitude.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon. After an early dinner, rest and prepare for your midnight summit attempt.

• Elevation: 3,720m to 4,700m

• Distance: 10 km / 6.2 mi

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Habitat: Alpine desert

• Accommodation: Kibo Hut

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 5: Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Around midnight, begin your summit push under the stars. The climb is challenging but incredibly rewarding as you make your way to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro.

After celebrating your achievement at the summit, descend carefully back to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight recovery.

• Elevation: 4,700m → 5,895m → 3,720m

• Distance: 22 km / 13.7 mi

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Habitat: Arctic → Moorland

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

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Day 6: Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate

After breakfast, descend through moorland and lush rainforest to Marangu Gate. The trail is scenic and offers a final chance to enjoy the beauty of the mountain.

At the gate, you will receive your summit certificate before being transferred back to your hotel in Moshi to celebrate your successful climb.

• Elevation: 3,720m to 1,870m

• Distance: 19 km / 11.8 mi

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Habitat: Moorland → Rainforest

• Meals: Breakfast included