Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly greeted by your African Traits representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Once settled, your guide will meet you for a comprehensive climb briefing, equipment check, and to answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest and prepare for your adventure.

•Accommodation: Moshi Salsalinero Hotel

•Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, we drive to Marangu Gate where park formalities are completed and your mountain crew finalizes gear and porter loads. From here, we begin the trek through lush montane rainforest on a well-maintained trail, gaining altitude steadily. Expect to spot blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and various birds. A more scenic parallel trail along a stream offers a richer experience and reconnects with the main route before reaching Mandara Hut.

•Distance: 8.1 km

•Hiking Time: 5 hours

•Habitat: Montane Forest

•Accommodation: Mandara Hut

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s trek begins with a brief forest walk before transitioning into open moorland. The trail passes the base of Maundi Crater, worth a short detour for panoramic views of Kibo and northern Tanzania. The day continues through expansive moorlands dotted with unique flora like giant lobelias and groundsels. After approximately 6 hours, we reach Horombo Hut nestled on a plateau with views of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

•Distance: 11.6 km

•Hiking Time: 6 hours

•Habitat: Moorland

•Accommodation: Horombo Hut

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A valuable rest day to help your body adjust to the altitude. You’ll go on a guided acclimatization hike toward Mawenzi Hut, passing the striking Zebra Rocks en route. This short hike enhances your chances of summit success while giving you stunning views. After lunch, you return to Horombo Hut to relax and prepare for the next day.

•Optional Hike: Horombo to Zebra Rocks (~3 hours)

•Accommodation: Horombo Hut

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we resume our journey into the alpine desert. Two trails lead to the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. We take the recommended lower trail, which is shorter and less eroded. Along the way, we pass the last water point at 4,130m. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, a stone structure near the foot of the summit path, you’ll rest and prepare for the summit attempt. An early dinner is served before you head to bed by 7 PM for some rest before the midnight ascent.

•Distance: 9.6 km

•Hiking Time: 6 hours

•Habitat: Alpine Desert

•Accommodation: Kibo Hut

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Summit day begins shortly after midnight. After a hot drink and snacks, you’ll start your steep ascent in the dark. The trail to Gillman’s Point (5,685m) is the toughest part, icy, steep scree, and very demanding. From there, another hour along the crater rim leads to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. After enjoying your victory, you’ll descend back to Kibo for a brief rest and meal before continuing downhill to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved sleep.

•Distance: 5.4 km (ascent) + 15 km (descent)

•Hiking Time: 13–15 hours total

•Habitat: Scree and Glaciers

•Accommodation: Horombo Hut

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you descend through moorland and forest trails, passing Mandara Hut en route to the Marangu Gate. Here, you’ll receive your official Kilimanjaro climbing certificate, green for reaching Gillman’s Point, and gold for summiting Uhuru Peak. You’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi to celebrate, shower, and rest.

•Distance: 19.7 km

•Hiking Time: 6 hours

•Accommodation: Moshi Salsalinero Hotel

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner