A member of our team will meet you at your hotel to give you the briefing and all the necessary information regarding your adventure to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and answer all the questions that you might have, then transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Leaving Zanzibar airport at 11h00, arrive in Arusha at 12h15; received by our Guide. You will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn and start hiking Mount Kilimanjaro the next day. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Accommodation Name: Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn or Similar Accommodation

After breakfast, we depart from Moshi town and drive 45 minutes to Marangu park gate for registration. From there, we travel to Nale Moru, a further 68km/42miles and approximately 3 hours on difficult roads to the Rongai starting point (1,996m/6,549ft). We begin our hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path cross maize fields before entering pine forest, and then we climb gently through a forest which is a home to variety of wildlife including the black and white colobus monkeys. The trail is not steep but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful countryside. Simba camp sits near the first cave at the edge of the moorland zone with spectacular views of the plains of Kenya.

Budget Lodging: Rongai Cave Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 1,950m/6,398ft to 2,835m/9,300ft

Distance: 8km/5miles

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

After a good night sleep and a hearty breakfast, we continue along moorland terrain on a consistent ascending path. You will catch some terrific views of Kibo and get your first glimpse of the ice fields on the Eastern crater rim. The small shrubs of the moorland become thinner as we approach the Second Cave. Temperatures begin to drop.

Budget Lodging: Kikelewa Cave Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 2,835m/9,300ft to 3,444m/11,300ft

Distance: 6km/4miles

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

After breakfast and packing, we continue our stead ascent, entering the semi-desert terrain. This relatively short hiking day brings us closer to the Easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their wilderness beauty. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area.

Budget Lodging: Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3,600m/11,811ft to 4,316m/14,160ft

Distance: 5km/3miles

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

This extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Mawenzi Tarn for camp.

Budget Lodging: Mawenzi Ridge Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 4,316m/14,160ft to 4,389m/14,400ft

Distance: 2km/1mile

Hiking Time: 1-3 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb gradually, then cross the Lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. There is no running water at Kibo hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting and relaxing, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 4,316m/14,160ft to 4,703m/15,430ft

Distance: 8km/5miles

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit, a steep climb over loose volcanic scree some well-graded zigzags and a slow but steady pace. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (5,669m/18,600ft), we will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments to appreciate your accomplishment and taking pictures in the plains of Africa, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut Camp

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (4,703m/15,430ft to 5,895m/19,341ft) and Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut (5,895m/19,341ft to 3,734m/12,250ft)

Distance: 6km/4miles Up / 16km/10miles Down

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Up / 4-6 hours

Habitat: Arctic and Heath

On our last day, after breakfast we start our descent, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest, passing the Mandara Hut down to the Marangu gate. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates and a vehicle will meet us here. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn or Similar Accommodation. Next Morning after breakfast drive to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take your flight back to Zanzibar Island.

Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)

Elevation: 3,720m/12,205ft to 1,843m/6,046ft

Distance: 20km/12miles

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rainforest