Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,870 meters) to Mandara Hut (2,700 meters)
After breakfast and a briefing from your guide, you’ll be collected from your hotel in Moshi and driven to the Marangu Gate, passing through the nearby village. The drive takes about an hour. After completing paperwork and registration with Kilimanjaro National Park authorities, your trek will begin. Day one is a gentle trek through the Kilimanjaro rainforest, where you can spot towering Eucalyptus trees, various bird species, and monkeys. Be prepared for wet, muddy trails—trekking poles will come in handy.

• Distance: 8km / 5 miles
• Trekking time: 7 hours
• Zone: Rainforest
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters)
After an early breakfast, the trek continues through the rainforest and around Maundi Crater before transitioning into the low alpine moorland zone. If the weather is clear, you can scramble up Maundi Crater for your first full view of Kibo. Along the way, you’ll see unique flora, including giant lobelias. By the end of the day, you’ll reach Horombo Hut, where dinner will be served.

• Distance: 11.5km / 7 miles
• Trekking time: 6–8 hours
• Zone: Rainforest/Low Alpine Zone
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Acclimatization Trek to Zebra Rocks (4,020 meters) and Back to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters)
Today is an acclimatization day, which improves your chances of reaching the summit. After breakfast, you’ll embark on a 4-hour trek to Zebra Rocks, a unique formation named for its distinctive black and white stripes. After the trek, you’ll return to Horombo Hut for a warm lunch and an afternoon of relaxation.

• Distance: 5km / 3.1 miles
• Trekking time: 4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) to Kibo Hut (4,700 meters)
Day four is long and challenging. There are two routes to Kibo, and you’ll likely take the easier lower route, which passes the last water point at 4,130 meters. The trail crosses a barren, vegetation-less plateau linking Kibo with Mawenzi. After reaching Kibo Hut in 5-7 hours, you’ll have an early dinner and rest in preparation for the summit climb.

• Distance: 10km / 6 miles
• Trekking time: 5–7 hours
• Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,700 meters) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) and Back to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters)
Your final ascent begins at midnight and is strenuous. You’ll pass Hans Meyer Cave at 5,220 meters before reaching Gillman’s Point (5,681 meters) at sunrise, where the sunlight will revive your spirits. After an additional 1-2 hour trek, you’ll reach Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. You will then descend back to Kibo Hut for a meal and rest before continuing to Horombo Hut.

• Distance: 22km / 13.7 miles
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit, 5-8 hours to Horombo Hut
• Zone: Glacial zone, high alpine zone, low alpine zone
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) to Marangu Gate (1,870 meters)
On your final trekking day, you’ll descend through the low alpine and rainforest zones to Marangu Gate. This 20km hike will take 6-8 hours. Once at the gate, you’ll complete the necessary park formalities and be driven back to your hotel in Moshi. There, you can enjoy a well-deserved hot shower and celebrate your accomplishment.

• Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
• Trekking time: 6–8 hours
• Zone: Low alpine zone, Rainforest
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Tanzania Departure
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi. From there, you can either celebrate or continue your adventure with a safari or a beach trip to Zanzibar. If you’re flying home, our vehicle will take you to the airport.

• Meals: Breakfast