Elevation (m) – 1200 to 1950 to 2600
Distance – About 8kms
Hiking Time – About 5 to 6 hrs
Habitat – Montane Forest

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you shall depart for Rongai Gate which is about 3 hrs and 30 mins drive.

The trail begins in tall cornfields which lead into the Pine Forest. This trail has a gradual ascent and allows hikers to enjoy the surroundings. Halfway up the trail you will have a lunch break and after that we reach Simba Camp late in the afternoon or early evening which stands at 2600m.

The porters and chefs who move very fast will reach the camp before you and set up your tents, boil drinking water for you and prepare snacks for you.

After washing up, hot dinner will be served.

Mountain temperatures may drop to freezing point so it’s better to be prepared. 

Elevation (m) – 2600 to 3600
Distance – About 12 kms
Hiking Time – About 6 to 7 hrs
Habitat – Moorland

After breakfast, we will continue towards Kikelewa Cave, the trail passes Second Cave which stands at 3450m and this is a good spot to have lunch.

Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to you arriving at the camp and porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you.

You will enjoy evening snacks and later on dinner.

Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing point at this exposed camp.  

Elevation (m) – 3600 to 4330
Distance – About 6kms
Hiking Time – About 3 to 4 hrs
Habitat – Moorland

On this day, you enjoy a short steep trail to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp in the moorland where you will spot exotic plants including Giant Lobelia and Groundsel.

At the camp, you will enjoy spectacular views and also your body will acclimatize to the altitude.

Hot dinner and washing water will be prepared for you as you enjoy the magnificent sunset. 

Elevation (m) – 4330 to 4700
Distance – About 8kms
Hiking Time – About 4 to 5 hrs
Habitat – Alpine Desert

After breakfast, you will continue ascending east for half a day to Kibo Hut.

Kibo Hut is located in the saddle which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo.

There is no water at this camp.

After an early dinner you will rest before attempting the summit the same night.

Your guide will brief you in details on how to prepare for the summit night.

You sleep by 1900 hrs. 

Elevation (m) – 4700 to 5895 to 3720
Distance – About 6kms Ascent and About 21kms Descent
Hiking Time – About 7 to 8 hrs Ascent and About 5 to 6 hrs Descent
Habitat – Arctic

At midnight 0000 hrs, we start our ascent through rocky trails up to Hans Meyer Cave at 5150m. You then continue your ascent to Gilman's Point at 5681m which is on the crater rim.

Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky and at high altitude.

Reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment and so taking photographs at the summit is a must!

After enjoying your success, you descend to Kibo Hut which takes about 3 hrs.

At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch under the beautiful rays of the sun. After lunch you shall continue descending towards Horombo Hut which stands at 3720m.

Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut. 

Elevation (m) – 3720 to 1980 to 1200
Distance – About 27 kms
Hiking Time – About 6 to 7 hrs
Habitat – Rainforest

Following a well-deserved breakfast, we will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing and after that we shall descend towards Marangu Gate where you shall be presented with your Summit Certificates.

A vehicle will meet you at the gate and drive you back to the hotel in Arusha. Dinner and overnight at Silver Palm Hotel (HB) 

After breakfast, day at leisure. You check out by 1100 hrs and depending on your flight time, you shall then be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories.