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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Elevation Profile
How the altitude climbs, day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (1,860m – 2,700m)
The tour begins at Marangu Gate, where you receive your permits and are greeted by the porters and guides. The climb leads through dense rainforest, past moss-covered trees and small waterfalls. After about 4–5 hours you reach Mandara Hut, where you recover from the first day of hiking and enjoy nature.
Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (2,700m – 3,720m)
After breakfast you continue hiking through the alpine heath zone, past bizarre rock formations and open highlands. The hike takes 5–6 hours and ends at Horombo Hut, your camp for the next two nights. The surroundings are ideal for getting used to the altitude.
Day 3: Acclimatization Day – Horombo Hut
An important day for acclimatization. You hike to a nearby viewpoint or explore the lava trails around Horombo Hut. This moderate hike helps your body adjust to the increasing altitude and reduces the risk of altitude sickness. In the afternoon you return to the hut and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains.
Day 4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (3,720m – 4,700m)
The climb to Kibo Hut begins early in the morning. The hike takes about 5–6 hours through barren, rocky lava fields. On arrival at Kibo Hut, you rest and prepare for the night summit tour. The view of the surrounding glaciers and alpine highlands is impressive.
Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut (4,700m – 5,895m – 3,720m)
The summit tour begins at midnight. Armed with headlamps, you climb through the cold, rocky slopes and reach Uhuru Peak after 6–8 hours. The sunrise over the African continent is unforgettable. After the summit you descend to Kibo Hut, eat a meal, and continue back to Horombo Hut for the night. This day combines physical challenge with breathtaking natural scenery.
Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate (3,720m – 1,860m)
On the last day you descend comfortably along the graded paths back to Marangu Gate. The hike takes about 3–4 hours. At the gate you receive your certificate for successfully climbing Kilimanjaro. Afterwards, transfer back to Arusha or your hotel, where your unforgettable 6-day Kilimanjaro tour ends.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Mountain huts (dormitory-style, shared)
Full board on the mountain, prepared by our mountain cooks
What to Pack
Suggested gear for this trip
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