Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where a Kishapui Africa Adventures representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Relax, explore the town, or enjoy a cultural tour. A pre-trek briefing will prepare you for the adventure ahead.

• Accommodation Options:
  • Budget: Meru House Inn
  • Midrange: Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Meal Plan: Dinner at your accommodation
• Extra Activities: Explore Arusha town, visit local markets, or take a cultural tour

Day 2: Arusha to Rongai Gate – Simba Camp

• Altitude: 1,950m → 2,600m
• Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Montane Forest

Drive to Rongai Gate and begin your trek through the lush montane forest. Ascend gradually through cultivated fields and forest, spotting wildlife such as colobus monkeys. Camp overnight at Simba Camp, nestled in a serene forested environment.

• Accommodation: Simba Camp (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast at your hotel, lunch en route, dinner at Simba Camp
• Extra Activities: Wildlife spotting and photography

Day 3: Simba Camp – Second Cave

• Altitude: 2,600m → 3,450m
• Distance: 7 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Moorland

Ascend into the moorland zone with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. Trek at a steady pace to Second Cave, allowing time to acclimatize while admiring giant heathers and lobelias.

• Accommodation: Second Cave (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Extra Activities: Stargazing and acclimatization walks

Day 4: Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp

• Altitude: 3,450m → 3,600m
• Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Moorland → Alpine Desert

Continue trekking through the moorland with dramatic views of Mawenzi Peak, the second-highest summit on Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Kikelewa Camp and relax while soaking in the surrounding landscapes.

• Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Extra Activities: Acclimatization walks and photography

Day 5: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp

• Altitude: 3,600m → 4,330m
• Distance: 7 km | Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert

Ascend toward Mawenzi Tarn Camp at the base of Mawenzi Peak. Traverse rugged volcanic landscapes and barren terrain, enjoying stunning views of the tarn and the mountain’s towering spires.

• Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Extra Activities: Short acclimatization hike to Mawenzi Ridge and photography

Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Camp – Kibo Hut

• Altitude: 4,330m → 4,700m
• Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert

Trek across the Saddle, a lunar-like area between Mawenzi and Kibo, to reach Kibo Hut, the base for your midnight summit attempt. Prepare for the final push to Uhuru Peak.

• Accommodation: Kibo Hut (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, early dinner
• Extra Activities: Rest and briefing for summit night

Day 7: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

• Altitude: 4,700m → 5,895m → 3,720m
• Distance: 22 km | Hiking Time: 12–15 hours | Habitat: Arctic → Moorland

Start the final ascent around midnight to Gilman’s Point and continue to Uhuru Peak. Witness the sunrise over Africa from the summit before descending to Kibo Hut for a rest, then continue to Horombo Hut for the night.

• Accommodation: Horombo Hut (Tented Camp)
• Meal Plan: Midnight snack, breakfast after descent, lunch en route, dinner at camp
• Extra Activities: Celebrate your summit achievement

Day 8: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Arusha

• Altitude: 3,720m → 1,860m
• Distance: 20 km | Hiking Time: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Moorland → Montane Forest

Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to Arusha for a celebratory dinner and rest.

• Accommodation Options: Meru House Inn, Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Extra Activities: Relax or explore Arusha