Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - After enjoying breakfast, the operator will pick you up from your lodge in Arusha and transport you to the Marangu gate. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, the trek begins, leading you through the lush rainforest. Alongside the remarkable vegetation, there is an opportunity to spot some primates as you make your way to the Mandara Hut. After a well-deserved rest, the guide can take you to the Maundi Crater to enjoy the stunning view of the Kenyan interior.

Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The day starts with an early breakfast. Shortly after departing Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and enter the heath and moor zone. Approximately 4 – 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will appear, situated at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have breathtaking views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the expansive Masai steppe.

Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi

Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today’s stage is long and challenging. The well-maintained trail passes the “Last Water point” and continues to the “saddle,” a nearly vegetation-free plateau connecting the main summit Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s goal is the Kibo Hut, typically reached in about 5 – 6 hours. Here, you will enjoy an early evening meal followed by an early night, as the night will be brief.

Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi

Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. The final ascent begins around midnight and is long and demanding. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb steadily progresses upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will gradually warm the land. The cold of the night will soon be forgotten, and after an additional 1 – 2 hours of hiking, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. Upon returning to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits, followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before continuing back down to Horombo Hut.

Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi

Mandara Hut (2700m) Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m)

Kilimanjaro National Park - The final stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a warm lunch awaits. Soon, you will once again traverse the tropical rainforest, and after a total of 6 hours of trekking, you will return to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After bidding farewell to your mountain guides, a short transfer will take you back to your hotel in Arusha. Once there, you can enjoy a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your achievement of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi

• Emergency first-aid kit
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• Government taxes
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Other
• Fair wages for the mountain crew
• Hot water for washing
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Arusha
• 1 nights of accommodation in Arusha (On the last day)

• Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb
• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Personal items and toiletries
• Tips for guides, porters and cook

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.