Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. In the evening, you’ll attend a pre-trek briefing where our guides will discuss essential details about the trek, conduct a gear check, and answer any questions. It’s a day to relax and prepare for the adventure.

• Altitude: Arusha sits at about 1,400m (4,593ft).
• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
• Meals: Dinner included

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate (1,870m/6,135ft), where the trek begins. Hike through lush rainforest, covering 8 kilometers (5 miles) over 4 to 5 hours. You may spot monkeys and tropical plants on your way to Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters (8,858ft).

• Altitude: 1,870m/6,135ft to 2,700m/8,858ft
• Distance: 8km (5 miles)
• Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
• Accommodation: Mandara Hut
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Continue through the rainforest, transitioning into heather and moorland zones. You’ll trek 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) over 6 to 8 hours, arriving at Horombo Hut, located at 3,720 meters (12,205ft). The route offers panoramic views and chances to see the giant groundsels unique to Kilimanjaro.

• Altitude: 2,700m/8,858ft to 3,720m/12,205ft
• Distance: 12km (7.5 miles)
• Trekking Time: 6-8 hours
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

An acclimatization day at Horombo Hut allows your body to adjust to the altitude. You’ll take a short hike to Zebra Rocks (3,980m/13,058ft), a 3-kilometer (1.9 miles) trek that takes about 2 hours. This day aids your chances of summiting and prepares you for higher altitudes.

• Altitude: 3,720m/12,205ft, with an acclimatization hike to 3,980m/13,058ft
• Distance: 3km (1.9 miles) for the acclimatization hike
• Trekking Time: 2 hours for the acclimatization hike
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Trek across the alpine desert to Kibo Hut at 4,700 meters (15,420ft). The route covers 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in 6 to 8 hours, with majestic views of the summit. Rest and prepare for the final ascent, which begins at midnight.

• Altitude: 3,720m/12,205ft to 4,700m/15,420ft
• Distance: 10km (6.2 miles)
• Trekking Time: 6-8 hours
• Accommodation: Kibo Hut
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The summit push begins at midnight. Climb to Gilman’s Point (5,685m/18,652ft) on the crater rim, then continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters (19,341ft). The ascent takes 6 to 8 hours, followed by a descent to Horombo Hut, covering 21 kilometers (13 miles) in total over 12 to 15 hours.

• Altitude: 4,700m/15,420ft to 5,895m/19,341ft (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,720m/12,205ft
• Distance: 21km (13 miles)
• Trekking Time: 12-15 hours
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Descend 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) over 5 to 6 hours through rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you’ll collect your summit certificate. Our team will then transfer you back to Arusha to relax and celebrate.

• Altitude: 3,720m/12,205ft to 1,870m/6,135ft
• Distance: 20km (12.4 miles)
• Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

• Altitude: 4,035m/13,238ft to 4,640m/15,223ft
• Distance: 4km (2.5 miles)
• Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After a restful night, you’ll transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

• Meals: Breakfast included