Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Under The Shade Safari Lodge in Moshi. After check-in, enjoy time to relax and recover from your journey.

Later in the evening, meet your mountain guide for a detailed climb briefing, equipment inspection, and safety orientation.

Accommodation: Under The Shade Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration and permit formalities. Begin your climb through the lush rainforest zone, home to giant trees, colorful birdlife, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

The trail is well maintained and gradually ascends through dense forest before reaching Mandara Hut. If time permits, enjoy an optional walk to Maundi Crater for panoramic views toward Kenya and northern Tanzania.

Altitude: 1,870m – 2,700m
Hiking Time: 4–5 Hours
Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail enters the moorland zone. The landscape becomes more open with giant lobelias and groundsels appearing along the route.

Enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak as you continue climbing toward Horombo Hut.

Altitude: 2,700m – 3,720m
Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to acclimatization, an essential factor in achieving a successful summit. After breakfast, enjoy a guided hike toward Zebra Rocks or Mawenzi Ridge, reaching a higher altitude before returning to Horombo Hut.

This "walk high, sleep low" strategy helps your body adapt to the reduced oxygen levels while allowing time to rest and recover before continuing the ascent.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure while taking in the spectacular mountain scenery.

Altitude: 3,720m – Approx. 4,000m+ – 3,720m
Hiking Time: 2–4 Hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue your ascent across the alpine desert known as "The Saddle," a vast plateau stretching between Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak. The landscape becomes increasingly barren as vegetation disappears and high-altitude conditions take over.

Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day resting and preparing for the summit attempt. An early dinner is served before a detailed summit briefing by your guide.

Altitude: 3,720m – 4,703m
Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Shortly after midnight, begin the final ascent toward Uhuru Peak. Trek slowly and steadily under the stars toward Gilman's Point before continuing along the crater rim to Stella Point and finally Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.

Witness an unforgettable sunrise from the Roof of Africa before beginning your descent back to Kibo Hut for a short rest and meal. Continue descending to Horombo Hut where a well-deserved night's rest awaits.

This is the most challenging and rewarding day of the expedition.

Altitude: 4,703m – 5,895m – 3,720m
Hiking Time: 12–15 Hours
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival, receive your summit certificate and celebrate your accomplishment before transferring back to Moshi.

Altitude: 3,720m – 1,870m
Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
Accommodation: Under The Shade Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Your Kilimanjaro adventure comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of standing on the highest mountain in Africa.

Meals: Breakfast