Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Arusha, a journey of approximately 50 minutes. Once you arrive, check in at Arusha Planet lodge. After checking in, you will receive a pre-trek briefing, where our local guide will review your gear and discuss other logistics for your upcoming adventure.

Arusha Planet lodge

Breakfast included

In the morning, after breakfast, our team will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the Rongai Park Gate, a journey taking approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival, embark on a slow trek through the dense rainforest towards Simba Camp. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush greenery and towering trees, which attract a variety of wildlife, including black and white Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, baboons, and numerous bird species.

Simba campsite 2,671m

All meals included

After breakfast and filling your drinking water, continue your trek to the Kikelewa Campsite. Enjoy a beautiful day walking through the heather and moorland zone of the mountain, with stunning views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The trek takes approximately 6 hours. Upon arrival at Kikelewa Campsite, enjoy dinner and settle in for an overnight stay.

Kikelewa camp 3,600m

All meals included

After breakfast, continue your trek to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Campsite, a scenic walk that takes approximately 3 hours through the alpine desert zone. Upon arrival, enjoy a hot lunch at the camp. In the evening, take a one-hour acclimatization hike to Mawenzi Peak before returning to the camp for dinner. Enjoy an overnight stay on a full board basis.

Mawenzi tarn hut 4,315m

All meals included

After breakfast, including a picnic lunch, continue your trek to Kibo Hut Camp. Today’s journey takes you through the stunning alpine desert zone, covering the distance to Kibo Hut in about 4 hours. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut (4,720m), enjoy dinner and settle in for an overnight stay. 

Kibo hut campsite 4,720m

All meals included

Today at Kibo Hut offers a much-needed reprieve and an essential acclimatization opportunity for climbers as they prepare for the ascent to the summit. After a hearty breakfast, clients will engage in a series of gentle activities designed to aid acclimatization, such as short hikes around the beautiful alpine landscapes. This day is crucial for allowing the body to adjust to the altitude, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness.

Kibo hut campsite 4,720m

All meals included

At midnight, enjoy refreshing tea and cookies before starting your ascent to Uhuru Peak. The trek to the summit takes approximately 6-7 hours. You’ll navigate through the stunning alpine desert and glacier zones, reaching Gilman’s Point (5,685m) in about 5-6 hours. After a brief rest, continue for another 2 hours along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, where you’ll have about 20 minutes to take photos and celebrate your achievement.

Afterward, descend back to Kibo Hut, which takes about 3-4 hours. Once at Kibo Hut, relax for 2 hours before enjoying breakfast. Finally, descend to Horombo Hut campsite, taking around 3 hours for the journey. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut

Horombo hut campsite 3,720m F/B

All meals included

After breakfast, begin your descent to Marangu Park Gate, completing the journey in about 6 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a hot lunch at the gate. After lunch, meet your van for a comfortable 2-hour transfer to Arusha

Arusha Planet lodge

Breakfast included

On your final day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before preparing for your journey home. After checking out, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of our services, and we thank you for joining us on this unforgettable adventure!