The climb

day 1
The climb starts at Marangu Gate (1829m), followed by a 3-4 hours walk through the fast climbing rainforest to reach Mandara Hut (2700m), close by Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

day 2
The last glades of the forest are left behind, when we follow the gently ascending path through the open Alpine Meadow. The altitude begins to make you tread slowly : "pole pole" is the order of the day while enjoying the flora and the magnificient view. Pic-nic lunch on the way. Horombo Hut (3720m) is reached within 5-7 hours walking. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

day 3
After a good nights rest, we continue, past the last giant Lobelias and Proteas, and move on the lunar landscape of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Kibo Hut (4703m) is reached in 5-6 hours. Pic-nic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

day 4
The climb for the summit starts in the early morning hours. For about 5 hours we will be climbing the steepest and most demanding part, the route to Gilman's Point, 5685m on the crater rim. Less than 2 hours are than taken to each Uhuru Peak at 5895m, the highest point in Africa. Yes ! From here we descend going straight down to Horombo Hut, where we'll spend the night.

day 5
The day is spend descending to Marangu Gate.


Option : You can add an extra acclimatization day. You will then spend two nights at Horombo Hut.


Price :

• 5 days : 1250 USD pp
• 6 days : 1485 USD pp

Minimum 2 people. Supplement for 1 person : 200 USD


Included :

• national park entry fees, hut fees, rescue fees
• English speaking guide(s), cook and porters
• full board hut accommodation during the climb
• mineral water for the first day, boiled and filtered water on the other days
• transfer to the gate and return to Arusha

Not included :

• other drinks
• meals and accommodation in Arusha
• sleeping bag
• personal expenses and tips

Map of the diffferent routes




For 140 USD pp only (*) you can complete your Kilimanjaro expedition with a scenic flight around the mountain after your climb.