Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

After registration at Marangu Gate, begin trekking through lush rainforest filled with ancient trees and wildlife. The trail is gentle and well-defined, leading to Mandara Hut. Optional acclimatization walk to Maundi Crater in the afternoon.

Overnight: Mandara Hut
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
Habitat: Moorland

The forest thins out, revealing wide views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo. The trail gradually climbs through heather and moorland to Horombo Hut, where altitude becomes more noticeable.

Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours (optional hike)

This crucial rest and acclimatization day greatly increases summit success. You’ll take a guided hike toward Zebra Rocks or lower Mawenzi slopes, then return to Horombo Hut to rest.

Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Cross the saddle, a vast high-altitude desert between Mawenzi and Kibo. Vegetation disappears as you approach Kibo Hut, where you’ll rest and prepare for the summit attempt later that night.

Overnight: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking Time: 10–14 hours

Begin the summit push around midnight. The climb to Gilman’s Point is steep and challenging, followed by a gradual trek along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating at the summit, descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Hut.

Overnight: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi or Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch