Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft)

Marangu - Depart from Moshi or Arusha at 8am heading to Marangu Gate. Once gate registration is complete, embark on the Kilimanjaro trek. The trail is narrow and winds through the lush rainforest of Kilimanjaro for most of the journey. Enjoy lunch at the halfway point of the first day. Afterward, continue through the rainforest until reaching Mandara Hut. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or take a brief walk to Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and northwest to Mawenzi Peak are breathtaking, making the short hike worthwhile. The A-frame Mandara Huts can host up to seventy people and include several sleeping huts and a dining area. All huts in Marangu are equipped with beds and mattresses.

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)

Marangu - After breakfast, leave Mandara Hut and the forests of Kilimanjaro for Horombo Hut. The majority of the day’s hike traverses Kilimanjaro’s moorland, characterized by rocky terrain and desert-like vegetation. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Kambi ya Taabu before proceeding to Horombo Hut. If the weather is clear, take in the stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut around 3pm and spend the afternoon relaxing. Despite being very busy, the Horombo Huts are considered the most pleasant on Kilimanjaro. The small, A-frame structures can accommodate up to eight people each and provide lodging for hikers ascending, descending, and acclimatizing. Horombo can host up to one hundred hikers along with numerous porters, cooks, and guides.

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Mawenzi Hut (4,600m/15,100ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft)

Marangu - Depart Horombo Hut after breakfast to trek through the moorland and alpine desert of Kilimanjaro’s higher altitudes. After about an hour of hiking, reach Maua River, a small mountain stream. Beyond Maua, the terrain flattens and vegetation diminishes. Pause for lunch at Middle Red Hill. After lunch, continue on a steady incline for another two hours through Kilimanjaro’s Saddle. Although the path to Kibo is a stark desert with sparse vegetation, the views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks are spectacular. Arrive at Kibo Hut around 3pm to rest and prepare for the midnight ascent.

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) to Summit (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)

Marangu - At midnight, awaken for the final climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The trek begins with a challenging five-hour hike to Gillman’s Point on the crater rim. Although this is the easiest of the three crater ascent routes, it remains very demanding. The first major rest stop, William’s Point, is at 5000 meters and about a two-hour hike from Kibo Hut. Continue for thirty minutes before tackling the rocky switchbacks leading to Gillman’s Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gillman’s to Uhuru Peak is a gradual ascent and relatively easy, but the altitude makes it long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes about two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, capture photos of the guide and group at the peak before starting the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down, enjoy all the magnificent views missed on the ascent. Take a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing to Horombo Hut. Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and savor the last night on the mountain.

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft)

Marangu - After breakfast, conclude the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. The final hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through the cloud forest. Be cautious during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to transport you back to Moshi or Arusha. T-shirts and sodas are available for purchase at the gate.

• Ethical treatment of porters
• Sleeping mattress provided
• Qualified mountain guides
• Porters and cook with fair salaries
• All meals included (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Accommodation in huts
• Fresh, nutritious food
• Purified drinking water

• • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc) • Tips and any items of personal nature.
• Kilimanjaro national park fee and tax

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