Day 1: Airport pick-up- Drop off at Hotel
You will be picked up by the staff of Gosheni Safaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Moshi. Participants will be given a short briefing for the hike the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
budget 2 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Rongai Start Point (1996m) – Simba camp (2626m)
We depart from Moshi town and drive 45mins. to Marangu park gate for registration. From there, we travel to Naro Moru, a further 68km and approximately 2 ½ hours on bad roads to the Rongai starting point (1996m). We begin our hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then we hike gently through a forest. The trail is not steep, but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful countryside. The first night’s camp is at Simba Camp (2626m). The camp facilities include a public toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut.
Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 3: Hike from Simba camp (2626m) – Kikelewa Camp (3679m)
We hike from Simba camp to Kibo (3482m). We arrive for lunch at First Caves. The distance is 5.8km. After lunch, we continue hiking until we reach Kikelewa Camp at about 3679m. Here you will have an amazing view including a stream of water below the cave.
Destination: Third Cave Camp To Kikelelwa Camp
Accommodation: Kikelelwa Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 4: Steep hike from Kikelewa Cave (3679m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m)
A short but steep hike up grassy slopes offer superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Here we spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp
Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m) ascend – School hut (4730m)
After breakfast, we head west and continue ascending on the east side of Kibo. We then cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach School Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at School hut.
Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp
Accommodation: School Hut Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 6: School hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. You will rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuit, we begin our ascent. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. This is probably the most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillmans Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa! Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend taking photographs and enjoying the amazing scenery. Afterwards, we begin our 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest at Kibo hut, we gather all our remaining gears and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight.
Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
Accommodation: Horombo Hut
hut
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 7: Final hike from Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)
After breakfast, we continue our descent for around 6 hours passing the Mandara hut down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate, successful hikers receive their summit certificates. Those hikers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates, and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. Afterwards, we drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower and celebration.
Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
budget 2 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water
TOUR PRICE/COST
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
Private (Shared) Price
| No of pax | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | $1,731 pp | $1,298 pp |
| 2–4 pax | $1,706 pp | $1,280 pp |
| 5–9 pax | $1,681 pp | $1,261 pp |
| 10–15 pax | $1,656 pp | $1,242 pp |
| 16+ pax | $1,656 pp | $1,242 pp |
Group joining price
| Adult | Child |
|---|---|
| $1,706 pp | $1,280 pp |
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