From the Marangu Gate, start climbing through the lush rainforest. As you gradually ascend to Mandara Hut, your first campsite, you can hear the rustle of leaves and the symphony of exotic bird sounds.

• Distance: 8 km | 5 miles

• Habitat:

Lush rainforest

• Elevation:

Start at 1860 metres, reach 2700 metres

Hiking Time:

About 5-6 hours

Main Destination:

Lush Rainforest

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Non-alcoholic drinks

Travel through the transition area, where vast moorlands progressively replace the forest. As you ascend, you can see the magnificent peaks of Kilimanjaro peeking through the clouds. At Horombo Hut, spend the night.

• Distance:

12 km | 7 miles

• Habitat:

Moorland

• Elevation:

From 2700 metres to 3700 metres

• Hiking Time:

Approximately 6-7 hours

Main Destination:

The Moorlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Non-alcoholic drinks

This additional day can be used for hiking up Mawenzi Ridge and is intended for acclimatization. The distinctive terrain provides inspiring vistas of Mawenzi and Kibo. We explore the area for a short while before returning to Horombo Hut.

• Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

• Elevation:

12,205 ft to 14,400 ft

Hiking Time:

2-3 hours

• Distance:

5 km | 3 miles

Habitat:

Heath

• Mawenzi Ridge to Horombo Hut

• Elevation:

14,400 ft to 12,205 ft

• Hiking Time:

1-2 hours

• Distance:

5 km | 3 miles

• Habitat:

Heath

Main Destination:

Horombo/Mawenzi Ridge

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Non-alcoholic drinks

Today's hike brings you to the base of the difficult summit climb, where you will climb gently and then pass the "Saddle," a lunar desert between Mawenzi and Kibo. You will traverse rocky terrain and scree slopes on your way to the Kibo Hut, which is your last campsite before the summit push.

• Distance:

10 km | 6 miles

• Habitat:

Alpine desert

• Elevation:

Ascend to 4700 metres

• Hiking Time:

About 6-8 hours

Main Destination:

Kibo

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Non-alcoholic drinks

As you go out on the ultimate challenge—the summit attempt—be ready for an early start. With your will and the dim illumination of your headlamp as your guides, ascend beneath the starry sky. This part of the journey is the most physically and mentally taxing. At this altitude and time of day, the wind and cold can be severe.

We take regular but brief stops as we climb for several hours in the dark. You will be rewarded with the most spectacular sunrise you will ever see when it crosses Mawenzi Peak at Gilman's Point (18,600 feet). Before starting the descent to Horombo Hut, experience the thrill of reaching Africa's highest peak, Uhuru Peak.

• Distance: 6 km | 4 miles

• Habitat: Glacial zone

• Elevation: Summit at 5895 metres, descent to 3720 metres

• Hiking Time: Summit ascent 6-8 hours, descent 4-6 hours

Main Destination: Horombo

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Non-alcoholic drinks

As you descend through the moorlands and verdant jungle, bid the mountain farewell. We will be picked up at Mweka Village and driven back to the Arusha hotel. As your Kilimanjaro expedition comes to a victorious end at the Marangu Gate, take stock of your amazing voyage.

• Distance: 20 km | 12 miles

• Habitat: Moorland, rainforest

• Elevation: Descend from 3720 metres to 1860 metres

• Hiking Time: About 5-7 hours

Main Destination: Marangu

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast included

• Non-alcoholic drinks