DAY 1 : TANZANIA - MOSHI Today you only have to meet in Moshi. If you are flying in to Kilimanjaro Internation Airport we can arrange an airport transfer for you. If you are making you own way to Moshi, please let us know when your estimated time of arrival will be. If the weather is favorable we might get a first glimpse of the world's tallest freestanding mountain, Mt Kilimajaro (5895m). When you arrive at the hotel you will have some time to relax after the drive. Tonight one of your guides will brief you on what to expect.
DAY 2 : KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK After a big breakfast we transit to the Eastern side of Kilimanjaro to start our trek. Marangu Gate is at 1980m above sea level and this is where we begin. It is roughly a 12km journey through rainforest to the Mandara huts (2750m). If you are still feeling energetic after this section you can walk to Maundi Crater for some scenic views of both Kenya and Tanzania and on a clear day, Kibo Crater.
DAY 3 : KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK After a good night's rest we have a hearty breakfast before we climb out of the forest and through the moorland to Horombo huts (3720m). The distance covered today is roughly 15km and along the way you will see some of Tanzania's most intersting vegetation such as the giant lobelia and groundsel. At half way we will stop for lunch while enjoying amazing views of Mawenzi (5149m), one of Kilimanjaro's peaks.
DAY 4 : KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK We get up at sunrise and after breakfast we set off for Kibo huts (4703m). Again, it is roughly 15km to our destination. The first half of the hike traverses upper heath land while the second half crosses the vast saddle that connects Mawenzi and Kibo. The saddle of Kilimanjaro is alpine desert and care must be taken on this rough terrain. After dinner you need a very early night as tomorrow is going to be an extremely early start.
DAY 5 : UHURU PEAK (SUMMIT) Many hours before dawn we begin the final trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. It is a 6km journey and should take roughly 8 hours. We advance upon steep and heavy screen reaching Gilman's Point at 5,861m, and then on to Uhuru Peak, the hightest point in Africa located at 5,895m. Not everyone makes it up to the summit. After taking some spectacular pictures we descend Uhuru Peak and hike approximately 20km back to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a well-earned rest.
DAY 6 : MOSHI Our journey back to Marangu Gate is about 27km of down hill. If you conquered the summit you will receive your summit certificate at the gate. Green for Gilman's Point and Gold for those that reached Uhuru Peak. Then, it's back to Moshi for a hot shower and well-deserved rest.
DAY 7 : MOSHI After breakfast your tour ends, please let us know if you require any further transport.
