Day 01: Arrival

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Moshi for overnight stay. Evening pre-climb briefing and equipment check. Travel insurance and medical coverage will be confirmed.

Day 02: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft). Begin trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m/8,850ft). Visit Maundi Crater in the afternoon. [3–5 hrs walking, 8km/5 miles, Rainforest zone]

Day 03: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut

Climb steeply through forest into grassy moorland with views of Kibo and Mawenzi. Trek continues to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft). Spectacular sunsets and views above the clouds. [4–6 hrs walking, 12km/7 miles, Moorland zone]

Day 04: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut

Spend an extra day at Horombo for acclimatization with an excursion toward Mawenzi Ridge. This offers excellent views of Kibo and reduces altitude sickness risk. Return to Horombo Hut for overnight. [4–5 hrs walking]

Day 05: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut

Trek gradually across the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,400ft). Rest in the afternoon and prepare for the summit push. [4–6 hrs walking, 10km/6 miles, Alpine desert zone]

Day 06: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

Start around midnight for the steep climb through volcanic scree to Gillman’s Point (5,685m/18,600ft). Enjoy sunrise over Mawenzi. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) for the summit. Descend to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft). [11–15 hrs walking, 20km/14 miles, Alpine desert zone]

Day 07: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi

Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft). Return transfer to Moshi for overnight. [5–6 hrs walking, 20km/12 miles]

Day 08: Departure / Optional Safari

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or continue with an optional Tanzania safari extension.