DAY 1: ARRIVE AT NAKARA HOTEL FOR OVERNIGHT STAY

Arrive at Nakara Hotel for an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at Nakara Hotel, the hotel is 10mins drive away from Marangu Gate.

DAY 2: MARANGU GATE (1860m) to MANDARA HUT (2700M)

• Distance: 8 km/5 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• We depart to Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

DAY 3: MANDARA HUT (2700m) TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

• Distance: 12 km/7 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Heath
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

DAY 4:

After breakfast early in the morning you will going up to Mawenzi Starting point for climbing to Mawenzi Peak then back to Horombo huts it will take about 10 to 11 hours going and return to horombo huts for dinner and overnight.

But if you will not be climbing Mawenzi peak,you will make an extra day for:

ACCLIMATIZATION CLIMB TO ZEBRA ROCKS (4020M) THEN BACK TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles
• Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
• Habitat: Heath

MAWENZI RIDGE TO HOROMBO HUT

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles
• Hiking Time: 1-2 hours
• Habitat: Heath
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

DAY 5: HOROMBO HUT (3700M) TO KIBO HUT (4700M)

• Distance: 10 km/6 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

DAY 6: KIBO HUT (4700M) TO UHURU PEAK (5895M) AND DOWN TO HOROMBO HUT (3700M)

• Distance: 6 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Arctic
• Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
• Distance: 16 km/10 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Heath
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
• After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

DAY 7: HOROMBO HUT (3700M) TO MARANGU GATE (1860M)

• Distance: 20 km/12 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
• On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to Nakara Hotel to pick up your storage baggage and proceed to Moshi or Arusha.
• Dinner and overnight at Moshi or Masailand Safari lodge Arusha.

DAY 8: After breakfast, we return back to Nairobi.

Dates 11th – 18th October 2023.

Mt. Kilimanjaro Climbing Gear

• Backpack/rucksack for porters
• Day pack Bag properly padded
• Sleeping bag (-0 to -20 degrees)
• Waterproof Hiking Boots
• Marvin/Balaclava /Warm Hat
• Sunglasses
• lime hot water flask
• T-Shirts – Polyester quick dry.
• Warm Jacket
• Long Raincoat or Poncho
• Walking pants
• Summit Ski Trouser
• Waterproof windbreaker pants / Rain Trousers
• Heavy woolen socks
• Gloves (Warm Ski gloves)
• Light woolen gloves
• Fleece jacket
• Thermal underwear (Top & Bottom)
• Camelbak Hydration pack /Water bottles 2-3 liters total
• Bathroom Kit (Recommended Wet Wipes, Sunscreen, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, etc) But warm water will be provided
• Headlamp with Extra Batteries
• Personal First aid items/medicine if any
• Wide Brimmed sun hat/Baseball cap
• Snacks to last all days (Personal Discretion)
• Passport/National ID/Alien ID Life is better in hiking boots