Arrive at Kilimanjaro International / Arusha Airport where our Kilimanjaro climbing expert will meet you outside the arrival hall and usher you into a waiting transfer car that is private for you. You will be transferred to a hotel in Moshi in the base town for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, where you will check in. Overnight at the Lodge.

Meals:  Dinner | Breakfast ACCOMMODATION: Panama Garden Resort

Drive from the hotel to Marangu Gate for registration. Our porters prepare and pack the supplies and luggage before we start our ascent along the forest trail, covered with mist and dripping with beards of moss. We will spend our first night at Mandara Hut, a group of wooden A-framed huts set in a forest clearing. Water is piped into the camp from springs above, and flush toilets are behind the main hut. 

• Elevation (m): 1800m to 2700m,
• Distance: 7 km,

Meals:  Dinner | Lunch | Breakfast ACCOMODATION: Mandara Hut

From Mandara Hut the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirting the base of the Maundi Crater emerging into the transition zone from rainforest to moorland. After about 6 hours from here, we will reach the Horombo Hut where will we stay overnight. Make the most of the hot washing water available here.  

• Elevation (m): 2700m to 3720m, 
• Distance: 12 km, 

Meals:  Dinner | Lunch | Breakfast ACCOMODATION: Horombo Hut

We will wake up around 23:30 pm, and after some tea and biscuits we will set off into the night. It will be a tough challenge. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to Hans Meyer point (5250m). The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5681m) on the crater rim. This section is very steep with much scree.  

From Gillman’s Point, we could encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long we will be able to spend, taking photographs before the 3 hours descent back to Kibo Hut. After a short rest, we gather all the gear we left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo Hut.  Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

• Elevation (m): 4700m to 5895m to 3720m,
• Distance: 21 km, 

Meals:  Dinner | Lunch | Breakfast ACCOMMODATION: Horombo Hut

We descend down to the Marangu Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will be suitable (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

• Elevation (m): 3720m to 1980m, 
• Distance: 18 km, 

Meals:  Dinner | Lunch | Breakfast ACCOMMODATION: Panama Garden Resort