Pickup from Airport

You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gears

ARRIVAL

On your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) our representative will pick you from airport and then transfer to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi for dinner and overnight. Your guides will meet you at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for a detailed briefing of the climb

DAY 1 Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

• Elevation: From 2,020 metres to 2,625 metres
• Trekking distance: 8 kilometres
• Trek time: 3 to 4 hours
• Environment: Rainforest
• Difficulty level: Low
• Accommodation: Simba Camp

After an early breakfast in, you will drive to the Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate near the Kenya border. We begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

DAY 2 Simba Camp to Kikelelwa Camp

• Elevation: From 2600 metres to 3600 metres
• Trekking distance: 10 kilometres
• Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
• Difficulty Level: Medium
• Habitat: Moorland.
• Accommodation: Kikelelwa Camp

Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp we reach in the late afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

• Elevation: From 3600 metres to 4330 metres
• Trekking distance: 6 kilometres
• Trek time: Around 4 to 5 hours
• Environment: Moorland
• Difficulty level: Medium
• Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Camp

Today you will have a short but steep ascent to Mawenzi Tarn. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn. The afternoon is free to help your acclimatization.

DAY 4 Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

• Elevation: From 4,330 metres to 4,750 metres
• Trekking distance: 9 kilometres
• Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert.
• Difficulty level: Medium
• Accommodation: Kibo Camp

On this day, you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Hut, at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

DAY 5 Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Horombo Camp

• Elevation: From 4,715 metres to 5,895metres (ascending) and from 5,895 meters to 3,720 meters (descending)
• Distance: 21 kilometers
• Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic
• Difficulty Level: High
• Accommodation: Horombo Camp.

This is the summit day! Before midnight, you will begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace that will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s. You will take a rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa.

After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment you will descend to Horombo for your next overnight stay. Before reaching Horombo, you will stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.

DAY 6 Horombo Camp to Marangu gate, drive to Moshi

• Elevation: From 3,720 metres to 1,860 metres
• Distance: 18 kilometers
• Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Difficulty Level: Mediumt

After breakfast early in the morning, you will be heading to Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook.

Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

• The Trip Cost Includes
  • Transfer to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • 2 nights for hotels in Moshi. Before and after climb.
  • Transfer to and from park gates
  • Park fees for you and all your climb crew
  • All government taxes as required
  • All meals prepared while on the mountain. Breakfast, Hot lunch/picnic lunch and dinner
  • Purified drinking water throughout to keep you hydrated
  • Water proof tents
  • 2 inches foam mattress
  • Dinning tents
  • Comfortable portable dining chairs and tables
  • Kitchen tent and all equipments for mountain food preparations
• The Trip Cost Excludes
  • International flights fares
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for you climb crew
  • Laundry services
  • Rental gear