Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Later, your experienced guide will provide a detailed trek briefing and conduct an equipment check to ensure you are fully prepared for the climb. Overnight at the hotel.

Distance covered: 8 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:00 am and driven to Marangu Gate. After completing registration formalities, you will begin the trek through lush rainforest.

Along the way, you may spot wildlife such as blue monkeys and colobus monkeys. The trail gradually ascends to Mandara Hut, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance covered: 12 km
Approximate time taken: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

After breakfast, the trek continues through heath and moorland. As the vegetation thins, stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks begin to appear.

After several hours of hiking, you will arrive at Horombo Hut (3720 m). The afternoon is spent resting and acclimatizing.

This extra day is dedicated to acclimatization and greatly increases your chances of reaching the summit. After breakfast, you will take a 3-hour acclimatization hike toward Zebra Rocks, gaining altitude before descending back to Horombo Hut in time for lunch.

The rest of the day is spent relaxing, with a short evening walk in the surrounding valley. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 9 km
Approximate time taken: 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

After breakfast, you will trek across the wide alpine desert known as the Saddle, which lies between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape becomes increasingly barren as altitude increases.

Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, you will have lunch and time to rest. Dinner is served early, followed by a long rest before the midnight summit attempt.

Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 12–13 hours
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

You will wake around 1:00 am to begin the summit ascent. The climb is steep and demanding, and your guide will maintain a slow, steady pace.

After 4–5 hours, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5681 m) on the crater rim, where you can enjoy sunrise views. From there, continue for approximately 1–1.5 hours to Uhuru Peak (5895 m), the highest point in Africa.

After taking photos and celebrating your achievement, descend back to Kibo Hut for lunch and a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

Distance covered: 21 km
Approximate time taken: 6–7 hours
Meal: Breakfast and lunch included

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest to Mandara Hut, where you will stop for lunch. Continue down to Marangu Gate to complete park formalities and collect your summit certificates.

A vehicle will then transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi, where a warm shower and celebration await — a perfect end to your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Later in the evening or the following day, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Alternatively, we can arrange a cultural tour or safari to Tanzania’s top destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park & Zanzibar.