Elevation: 1,387 m to 1,950 m to 2,750 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

Today, you'll start with an early breakfast before being transferred through villages and coffee plantations for 3-4 hours to the Rongai Gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After signing in and preparing the porters, your hike will begin along a wide path that winds through maize and potato fields before entering the montane forest. As you ascend gently through the forest, you’ll encounter various wildlife. As you near Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530 ft), the forest will begin to thin, offering stunning views

Elevation: 2,750 m to 3,600 m
Distance: 17 km
Hiking Time: 7 hours
Habitat: Moorland

After an early breakfast, you’ll head toward the second cave, where you’ll stop for lunch. From there, you’ll leave the main trail and take a smaller path across the moorland, heading toward the Mawenzi side peak. The hike will take you to Kikelewa Camp, nestled in a sheltered valley, where you’ll enjoy dinner and rest overnight, preparing for the next day's adventure.

Elevation: 3,600 m to 4,300 m
Distance: 7km
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Habitat: Semi-Desert

After leaving Kikelewa Camp, you’ll continue your trek toward Mawenzi Turn Hut, a campsite located on the slopes of Mawenzi Peak. The route takes you across rocky terrain and moorland, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. As you approach Mawenzi Turn Hut, you'll reach an altitude of around 4,300 meters (14,107 feet), with the camp providing a unique, dramatic view of the Mawenzi spires. It's the perfect spot to rest and acclimatize before continuing your climb

This is your extra day on the mountain for acclimatization, and you’ll spend two nights at Mawenzi Tarn. In the morning, you'll embark on a fantastic acclimatization hike up to Mawenzi Peak, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views and have the opportunity to adjust to the higher altitude. Afterward, you'll return to Mawenzi Tarn for lunch, followed by dinner and an overnight stay, allowing your body more time to acclimatize before continuing your climb

Elevation: 4,330 m to 4,700 m
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

After spending time at Mawenzi Tarn Hut, you’ll continue your trek toward Kibo Hut, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit cone. The trail takes you across a rocky, desolate landscape, offering dramatic views of the surrounding peaks. Upon reaching Kibo Hut, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,700 meters (15,420 feet), you’ll rest and prepare for the final push to the summit. This is the last stop before your summit attempt, where you’ll have dinner and an overnight rest to conserve energy for the challenging ascent ahead.

Elevation: 4,700 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down
Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

After a light breakfast at midnight, you'll begin your summit ascent to Uhuru Peak. Starting at 12:00 a.m., you'll climb steep scree and possibly snow, aiming to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim by 4:00-6:00 a.m. After a 2-hour hike along the rim, you'll reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro, where you can take photos. Afterward, you'll descend to Kibo Hut for lunch and some rest before crossing the saddle to Horombo Hut, where you'll enjoy dinner and an overnight rest.

Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
Distance: 9km
Descending time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest.

On the final day of your trek, you'll descend from Mweka Campsite to Mweka Gate. The hike takes you through lush forest and moorland, gradually descending as you make your way back to the gate. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you'll sign out and receive your certificates for completing the climb. From there, you'll be transported back to Arusha, marking the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure.