ITINERARY

Day 1, Arrival Moshi town:

Arriving at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), you will be greeted upon arrival by our warm, friendly guide(s). You will be transferred to your hotel. Your guide will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

Meals: Dinner Only.

Accommodation: Weruweru River Lodge or Sal Salnero Kilimanjaro Lodge or an alternative accommodation of the same standard.

Day 2: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m):

After breakfast starts your journey to the roof of Africa by a drive to the basecamp and starting point for treks up the mountain where you will be signing in and meet your team of porters. Then in the afternoon begin your trek on a wide path that winds through pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains..

Distance: 8km / 5mi

Duration: 4 – 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Simba Camp

Day 3: Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave camp (3480m):

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

Distance: 5km / 3.1mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: 2nd Cave Camp

Day 4: 2nd Cave camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3600m):

Leaving the pine forest behind we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro’s volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves.

Distance: 5km / 3.1mi

Duration: 3 – 4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp

Day 5: Kikelewa Camp (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn (4310m):

This day is short but steep climb leaves the vegetation zone behind and brings you to Mawenzi Tarn Hut. This location not only allows you to appreciate some thrilling views across to Kibo but also offers a chance to rest and further acclimatize before continuing on to higher points on the mountain..

Distance: 8km / 5mi

Duration: 4 – 5 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn

Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn (4310m) to Kibo Camp (4700m):

Cross the lunar desert of the “saddle” the path found between Mawenzi and Kibo, a favorite part of the mountain for many, to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the crater wall. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.

Distance: 8km / 5mi

Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 7: Kibo Camp (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m):

Today will be the most physically and emotionally demanding day of the entire trek. Leaving camp at 1:00am, begin trekking the steep scree trail to Gilman’s Point (5685m). Here rest and enjoy the views at the crater rim, soaking in what will be one of the most spectacular sunrises of your life. Begin the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro. Reaching this point around 8am will give you the most spectacular views, before the clouds set in. After a well-deserved celebration at the top of Africa, descend straight down to Kibo Hut for lunch then on to Horombo Hut for overnight.

Distance: 22km / 13.7mi

Duration: 12 – 15 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 8, Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu gate (1860m):

The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

Distance: 20.8km / 12.9mi

Duration: 7 – 8 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation: Weruweru River Lodge or Sal Salnero Kilimanjaro Lodge or an alternative accommodation of the same standard

Day 9, Departure:

Continue to discover the beauty of Africa by heading on to safari or off to Zanzibar and for those who fly back home we transfer you to the airport for your international departure.

Climibng costs Includes:-

• Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees

• 18% VAT on tour fees & services

• 3 Season Mountain tents (double occupancy); except for Marangu route where we overnight in Huts

• Sleeping Bag

• 3-inch-thick foam Sleeping Mat/Pad

• Spacious mess tent with all tables and chairs for rest and dining.

• Transportation to & from the mountain gate

• Transportation to and from the airport (JRO Airport, additional charge of USD 50 for 1 way Arusha Airport tranfer)

• Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters

• Three meals daily while on the mountain

• Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek

• Hotel lodging the night before and the night after the climb with breakfast and dinner included (double occupancy)

• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

• Tree donation in support of our environmental conservation projects

• Supplemental Oxygen tanks & Pulse Oximeter

• 1 portable flush toilet with a toilet tent for group sizes of 4 and above.

• Free of charge use of a storage room and a safe room at the lodge

• Celebration dinner at the hotel after the trek

Climibng costs Excludes:-

• International and Domestic Flights

• Visa

• Tips to mountain crew (A recommended amount is USD 250-350 per participant)

• Single supplement – The tents are based in double occupancy; a single tent is arranged at an extra charge of USD 20 per day.

• Rental Gears

• Laundry Services

• Travel Insurance (Recommended – Travel insurance with medical cover on trekking to altitudes of up to 6000 meters and a helicopter evacuation)

• 1 portable flush toilet with a toilet tent for group sizes less than 4 people.