DAY 1: ARRIVAL > MOSHI
Arrival into Moshi, meet your English-Speaking Driver (ESD)and transfer to Springslands hotel arriving on time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek.

DAY 2: MOSHI > KILIMANJARO
Breakfast at the hotel After breakfast we head to the National Park gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The trail climbs through a tropical rain forest, near the upper edge of the forest line (keep an eye out for blue monkeys). The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut.

• Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
• Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

DAY 3: KILIMANARO NATIONAL PARK
Our second day on the trail begins with a steep, but not technical ascent through forest and opens into high moorland. If weather allows, we may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

• Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
• Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
• Distance: 12 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Health

DAY 4: KILIMANARO NATIONAL PARK
Today we climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach our campsite which sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once at camp we rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day.

• Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

DAY 5: KILIMANARO NATIONAL PARK
Leaving very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our way to the summit in hopes of catching the sunrise. The trail is a series of switchbacks up a steep scree slope, with climbers stretched into the darkness, visible only by headlamps. It is important to focus on breathing and foot placement. The views from the summit are dramatic and immense. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut.

• Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut
• Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
• Distance: 22 km
• Hiking Time: 10-13 hours
• Habitat: Arctic

DAY 6: KILIMANARO NATIONAL PARK
A long trek is in store for today, however it is mostly downhill. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate we pick up our certificates that prove our achievement.

• Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
• Distance: 20 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

Meet your ESD and transfer back to the hotel

DAY 7: KILIMANARO NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the hotel
Meet your ESD for your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.

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