Day 1 Tanzania arrival – Moshi
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be greeted by your guide. Drive to Moshi to Tembo Tamu. Depending on your arrival time have a guided walk through Moshi. Briefing in evening for your climb starting the next day.
- Lunch and dinner included.
Day 2 Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
You will be picked up at your hotel in Moshi and driven to Marangu Gate. When your guide is done dealing with all the registration forms you can start your climbing adventure! Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
- 3 meals included.
- Marangu Gate (1900m) to Mandara Hut (2720m)
- Hike Time: 4 hours
Day 3 Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut. 3 meals included.
- Mandara Hut (2720m) to Horombu Hut (3720m)
- Hike time: 5-6 hours
Day 4 Horombo Hut
Today we walk towards the Mawenzi Hut, passing the Zebra Rocks. This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! Overnight at Horombo Hut.
- 3 meals included.
- Horombu Hut (3720m)
- Day 5 Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
- 3 meals included.
- Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4700 m)
- Hike time: 4-6 hours
Day 6 Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5685 m. There you can rest for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5895 m which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment descend to reach Horombo Hut.
- 3 meals included.
- Kibo Hut (4700 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3720 m)
- Hike time: 13-15 hours
Day 7 Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate – Arusha
Today you will descend all the way down to Marangu Gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. At the gate you will be driven back to Arusha for your celebration and overnight at Outpost Lodge.
- 3 meals included.
- Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1900)
- Walking time: 6-7 hours
