Mount Kilimanjaro Adventure

Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing

If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. We will review your equipment and rent any items that are needed.

Day 1: Hotel to Rongai Gate to Rongai Camp

Drive from Moshi to Rongai Gate. Hike through the forest to the Rongai Camp.

• Elevation: 1950m to 2600m
• Distance: 6km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Rongai Camp to Second Cave

Ascend through the forest and moorland, reaching the Second Cave.

• Elevation: 2600m to 3450m
• Distance: 8km
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave

Continue the ascent through the moorland to Kikelewa Cave.

• Elevation: 3450m to 3600m
• Distance: 6km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn

Head towards Mawenzi Tarn and enjoy the view of the Mawenzi peak.

• Elevation: 3600m to 4330m
• Distance: 7km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Summit to Horombo Camp

Ascend to Uhuru Peak via the summit and descend to Horombo Camp.

• Elevation: 4330m to 5895m up, then down to 3700m
• Distance: 8km up / 13km down
• Hiking Time: 6-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

Descend from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate.

• Elevation: 3700m to 1800m
• Distance: 20km
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Transfer to Hotel

Transfer back to your hotel for rest and relaxation after the climb.

• Meals: Breakfast