Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and take you to your hotel in Moshi. Do not worry if you are slow clearing customs, our driver will be waiting for as long as necessary. After you settle in at your hotel, we will go through an equipment check with you. If any items are lacking, they can be rented at this time. Your guide will meet you for a thorough pre-climb briefing where all questions will be answered. For night time arrivals these things can be done the early the next morning.

• Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
• Travel Time: 45 minutes drive to Moshi
• Meals: None

After breakfast at your hotel our vehicle will pick you up and we drive to the Marangu village and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register at Kilimanjaro National Park Authority offices and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara Hut located at 9,000 ft / 2,740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania.

• Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (2,700m / 8,858ft)
• Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 8 km, 840m of ascent
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The trail today will start to climb out of the trees and you’ll begin trekking across the open moorlands. You’ll be gaining a lot of elevation today! You’ll be spending the next two nights at the lively Horombo Hut, so be sure to enjoy the social atmosphere.

• Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,204ft)
• Distance: 5 to 6 hours, 12 km, 1000m of ascent
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

It’s up to you to decide what you’d like to do today. Relax, enjoy the views, make new friends, and fuel up on hearty food in preparation for the rest of your journey. If you’re feeling restless, take a hike near Mawenzi Peak.

• Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,204ft)
• Distance: None
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

It will still be dark when you begin your hike sometime around midnight. Today will be the most challenging day of the trek, as the air is very thin and you’ll be hiking some very steep switchbacks with heavy screen and tricky footing. After you’ve reached Gilman’s Point the sun should be up, and you’ll have the snow-capped peak in your sights. The view from the top of Uhuru Peak will be spectacular! Make sure to celebrate with lots of photos before you begin your descent back down to Kibo Hut for lunch and Horombo Hut for the night.

• Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,204ft)
• Distance: 6 to 8 hours, 21 km, 1125m of ascent, 2175 of descent
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Your last day on the mountain will be a welcome return to the rainforest and the lower elevations. Once you’ve reached the park gate your Gladys Adventure vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to our office in Moshi. Here you will be presented with your climb certificate and you can give tips to your crew and say farewell to them.

• Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
• Distance: 4 to 5 hours, 20 km, 2000m of descent
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Breakfast at the hotel is included in the climb package. Our driver will be available at any time to take you to Kilimanjaro Airport. If you have booked a safari, we typically will leave just after breakfast. Checkout time at the hotel is 10am. If you have a flight departing later in the day, we will try to obtain a late checkout for you or arrange for a day room if you desire.

• Travel Time: 45 minutes drive to Kilimanjaro Airport
• Meals: Breakfast