Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

• Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania, and transfer to your hotel.
• Meet your guide for a pre-trek briefing and equipment check.
• Rest and prepare for the trek ahead.

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,858ft)

• After breakfast, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.
• Begin the trek through lush rainforest, reaching Mandara Hut in approximately 4-6 hours.
• Rest, enjoy the surroundings, and acclimatize.

Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,205ft)

• Continue through the rainforest and into the heath and moorland zones.
• Reach Horombo Hut, with stunning views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
• 5-7 hours of trekking.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

• Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude.
• Optional hike to Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Hut for better acclimatization.
• Rest and prepare for the next day.

Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,420ft)

• Trek through the Alpine Desert to reach Kibo Hut.
• Marvel at the expansive views of the crater and glaciers.
• Rest and prepare for the summit push.

Day 6: Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,341ft) – Horombo Hut

• Start the summit trek around midnight to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point by sunrise.
• Continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
• Descend to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest.

Day 7: Marangu Gate – Moshi

• Descend to Marangu Gate, completing the trek.
• Receive your summit certificates.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi for a celebration and well-deserved rest.