Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

  Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by our transfer driver and taken to Hotel Moshi. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you may choose to relax at the hotel or perhaps explore the town of Moshi (taxi required). In the evening, you will attend a briefing in preparation of your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight

• Day 2Rongai Gate (Nale Moru Gate) – Simba Camp

  In the morning depart for Rongai Gate in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. A drive through villages and the opportunity to get a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is a unique view of the drive from Moshi to Rongai Gate. Upon arrival at Rongai Gate and clearing the paperwork start ascending the mountain through the rain forest. At arrival at Simba Camp our mountain crew will take care of the necessities and pitch the tents. Later in the evening our chef will serve you warm dinner and you can reload for tomorrow’s trek.

• Day 3Simba Camp – Second Cave

  Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave After breakfast depart for Second Cave camp, leaving the rain forest and trekking through moorland until you finally reach second cave at 3,450m.

• Day 4 Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp

  After breakfast depart for Kikelewa camp a 5 kms hike through the moorland. Arrive in time for lunch and later in the afternoon you may decide to walk higher for acclimatization with your guide. Your Chef will serve you warm dinner before retiring to your tent for overnight.

• Day 5Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Hut

  After breakfast we will embark to a short but yet steep trek. As we are leaving the moorland we enter the alpine desert and the altitude is now high, which means a steady pace and frequently drinking water is important. Upon arrival at Mawenzi Tarn Hut you can relax and explore the area. Later in the evening our chef will serve you a warm dinner.

• Day 6Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut

  After an early breakfast depart for Kibo Hut, which is our base camp. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, take a well-deserved rest while our chef prepare an early dinner. Make sure to get enough rest this day to prepare for the summit day.

• Day 7Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

  At an early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our trained team will make hold the best pace for the most mentally and physically and last ascend while making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the breathtaking view before descending to back to Kibo base camp for breakfast and a short rest and further hike down to Horombo Hut.
  Later in the evening we will enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• Day 8Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate - Moshi

  After breakfast depart for Marangu gate. The longest trek of this mountain challenge lies ahead though the trek is mostly downhill making this day challenging physically but not altitude wise. The trek will be 19 km through the rain forest for approximately 5-7 hours. Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.