Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Main Destination

Moshi (Town)

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in or near Moshi

 Day 2

Marangu Gate – Mandara Huts: 7km | 4-5 Hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2740m/9000ft
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through the Village of Marangu to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

Main Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Meals & Drinks

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mandara Huts – Horombo Huts: 11km/3mi | 6-8hrs | Mooreland

Elevation: 2740m/9000ft to 3690m/12,100ft
After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, through heathland, looking for giant lobelias and groundsels. Continue up into open moorlands where small shrubs are the main vegetation. Stop halfway for lunch, to enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts late afternoon beneath the spectacular Kibo Summit viewpoint. Temperatures begin to drop.

Main Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Meals & Drinks

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Horombo Huts- Kibo Huts: 10km/6mi | 6-8hrs | Semi-Desert

Elevation: 3690m/12,100ft to 4695m/15,400ft
After breakfast, we continue on through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Here while we stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours.

Main Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Meals & Drinks

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 Day 5

Kibo Huts – Summit: 4km /25 Mi Up|5-7hrs | – Horombo Huts: 14km /9mi Down|5-6hrs|Snow Capped Summit

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft -Distance: 22 km -Hiking Time: 10-13 hours -Habitat: Arctic
Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers, stretched into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. It is important to focus on breathing and foot placement. The views from the summit are dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.

Main Destination

Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Meals & Drinks

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 Day 6

Horombo Huts – Marangu Gate – Moshi: 18km/11mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 3690m/12,100 to 1830m/6000ft
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!

Main Destination

Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 Day 7

Moshi to Airport

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania

Meals: Breakfast Included.

Main Destination

No major destination visited

Meals & Drinks

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)