Your journey begins with your arrival in the vibrant town of Arusha. Upon reaching Arusha, settle into your chosen Hotel or Lodge, providing you with the comfort and rest you need before your Kilimanjaro adventure. We’ll arrange a convenient time for a pre-climb briefing and a thorough check of your climbing gear. If anything is amiss, fret not – Arusha’s shops are at your disposal for any last-minute equipment you might need.

Complete registration formalities at Marangu gate and transfer to Rongai. Begin the climb from Nale Moru (1,950 m) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. Climb consistently through the forest, home to wildlife such as the Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. Reach the first camp at Rongai One Camp (2,600 m) with views over the Kenyan plains.

Enjoy a morning walk to ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Spend the afternoon enjoying the view or taking a short acclimatization walk towards Third Cave.

Leave the main trail and cross the moorland towards Mawenzi. Camp in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3,600 m). Spend the afternoon exploring or resting.

Climb to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m), situated in a cirque beneath Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon resting or exploring.

Cross the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,700m). Rest in preparation for the final ascent.

 Begin the final ascent by torchlight around 1 a.m. Reach Gillman’s Point (5,685 m) and enjoy a spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m) if desired. Descend to Kibo (4,700 m) and continue to Horombo (3,720 m).

Descend through vibrant tropical forest, alive with bird calls. Reach Mweka Gate, journey through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. From there, you’ll be privately transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure.

Enjoy a private departure transfer from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).