Hike Mount Kilimanjaro, also known as "The Roof of Africa", with this awesome group, which will be lead by Sober Spartans. Mount Kilimanjaro is not just the highest peak in Africa, but also the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Made up of 5 different climate zones, Kilimanjaro is one of seven summits of the world! 

This group will be trekking the Marangu Route, also known as the Coca-Cola Route. It is the shortest and easiest route to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s highest summit, Uhuru Peak. This is the only route that includes sleeping huts for camping instead of tent camping. It takes 6 days and 5 nights to complete the trek. 

Please make travel plans adding a day before the trek begins (September 7 arrival) and a day after you leave the mountain(September 14 departure) . (Arrival day & Departure Day)

For early arrivals ( before September 7) we have a couple of cultural day tours available as add-on options, for September 6 and September 7. 

There is also a trip extension to Zanzibar for after the climb: 

Available Trip Extension: Dates September 14- September 16, 2026 

Please note: We can also customize any other day tours, safari itineraries that we have available. You can take a look at those on our website or contact Erika, directly at: director@winricaadventures.com 

You will have two nights, arrival night & the night you come down from the mountain at our host hotel in Moshi, the Chanya Lodge.  The price for these nights are already included in your balance due. To learn more about the Chanya Lodge, go to their website at: Chanya Lodge

For early arrivals, (arrivals before July 8, 2025) the cost of hotel bed and breakfast per night is $85/person/night for double occupancy and $95/person/night for single room occupancy. (All rooms are double occupancy unless a single room is requested in advance during planning)

While you are on the mountain, on this route, you will have the luxury of sleeping in the A-frame huts that are on the mountain at each camp. This route is perfect for those who do not prefer to sleep in a tent during their trek. Each hut can accommodate 4-6 people (depending on availability) and has twin sized bunk beds, that include a sleeping mattress and pillow. 

The huts on the mountain do have electricity but only for lighting and it is very dim at times, as it is solar powered. There are NO outlets in the sleeping huts. We recommend bringing power banks that are charged prior to going to the mountain to charge your devices like cell phone, camera, smart watch, etc, while on the mountain. 

Kilimanjaro Recommended Packing List

Sleeping Gear: 

• Sleeping bag rated 0° - 15°F (Also available to rent once you are here)
• Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth. Can also be rented here)
• Compression sack for sleeping bag

Pack & Bags

• Waterproof duffel bag (80L- 100L)
• Daypack 25L- 35L
• Waterproof pack cover
• (Optional) Packing cubes to organize duffel bag
• (Optional) Bag lock for duffel bag

Footwear & Trekking Poles

• Hiking boots- waterproof mid-weight
• Running shoes/ light hikers (for wearing around camp)
• Gaiters
• 5- 6 pairs liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• 4- 6 pairs thick socks (no cotton) - thermal socks for summit day
• Spare laces for hiking boots
• Trekking poles (Can be rented here)

Gloves

• Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• Thick waterproof gloves or mitten

Clothing: Lower body

• Underwear 4- 5 pairs (no cotton)
• 1 Convertible pants or shorts
• 1- 2 light medium weight base layer
• Hiking pants (no cotton)
• Winter hiking pants
• Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers)

Clothing: Upper body

• Comfortable sports bra (ladies only)
• 1- 2 light weight t-shirts (no cotton)
• 1- 2 light weight long-sleeved t-shirts (no cotton)
• 2- 3 light to mid-weight base layer shirts
• 1- 2 fleece (for insulation layer)
• 1 heavy base layer (no cotton, smart wool recommended) for summit day
• Insulated shell jacket
• Down jacket (approx 750-fill)
• Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all layers

Headwear

• Brim hat or cap with neck protection
• Warm hat with ear flaps
• Neck gaiter or “Buff”
• Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)

Water & Snacks 

• 2- 3L hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelback or similar)
• 1- 2 One-Liter wide-mouth bottle (Nalgene or similar)
• Electrolyte/Sports drink powder for adding to your water
• Snacks: Energy bars, jerky, nuts, etc.
• Water purification tablets or filter pen, if desired (We provide boiled/ filtered water)

Personal Health & Comfort

• Toiletries: toothbrush & paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap
• “Baby wipes” and anti-bacterial, hand sanitizer wipes
• “Dude wipes” for washing
• Any regular medication you are taking
• Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer gel such as Purell
• Fingernail brush
• Nail clippers
• Ear plugs
• Sunscreen SPF 40+
• Small microfiber quick-dry towel
• Pee-bottle for night time “calls of nature”
• Small flashlight
• Headlamp
• Spare contact lenses/ glasses
• Toilet paper - 1-2 rolls. (Take out the cardboard center for easier packing)
• Camera/ phone/ ipod/ Kindle
• Spare batteries

Personal First-Aid Kit

• Blister bandaids- assorted sizes
• Antibiotic cream or ointment
• Bandaids for minor cuts & scrapes
• ibuprofen/Tylenol
• Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor (Highly recommended)
• Anti-nausea medication
• Immodium for diarrhea
• Any prescription medications
• Diamox (To help prevent Altitude sickness)
• Portable oxygen for high altitude like Boost Oxygen

Ladies Only: 

• During menstrual period, plan to change tampon or pad 3- 4 times daily
• Ziplock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain)
• Heavy duty wipes for washing
• Pee funnel: If you’ve ever wanted to pee standing up, now is your chance!! :)

Weight of duffle bag should be below 15Kg/ 25lbs

Travel size toiletries recommended to save weight of bags because the duffle bags will be carried by our porters. 

What we provide: 

• Sleeping Mats
• Oximeters to check Oxygen levels at altitude for health and safety
• Oxygen tanks for emergency
• Water that has been boiled and purified to refill water bottles and water bladders, daily.

As mentioned in list, some gear can be rented as well as portable toilets for a fee. If you are interested in renting any gear or portable toilet please let us know and we will provide pricing for your planning purposes. 

You can also find this list on our website by clicking HERE

It is very important to Winrica Adventures that our clients understand the importance of our tipping policy. It is one of our missions to raise awareness, advocate for and to help improve the lives and working conditions of our guides, porters, cooks and other staff members who are local Tanzanians.  In doing so, we have established a tipping guideline and process to help ensure all of our staff is advocated for and to safeguard their fair and ethical treatment. 

We recommend you take note and read our guidelines which are provided here

You can find answers and important information by visiting our website FAQ's Here. 

Our FAQ's include, answers to questions about altitude sickness, visa requirements, etc. 

If you would like to find out more about our terms & conditions, including our refund policy, please click HERE. 

• Day 1:  September 7, 2026

Arrival Day 

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet our transfer crew to travel to the Chanya Lodge in Moshi and meet with your climbing manager and your main guide. During this meeting you will also have a briefing on what to expect on Day 1 of your trek and go over equipment in preparation for the big day! You will then retire to you hotel room after dinner (not included) to get a full night's rest.

• DAY 2: September 8, 2026

Trekking Day 1: Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

6, 000 ft to 9, 200 ft Altitude Gain - Hiking Time: 4- 5 hours, 5 miles

After arriving and registering at the Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu gate you will take your first step toward the "Rooftop of Africa". You will be hiking through the rain forest zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This zone is dense and damp and it is home to many different bird and animal species. Keep your eye out for black and white Colobus monkeys, who live in the treetops on your way to the first camp, the Mandara Hut.

• DAY 3: September 9, 2026

Trekking Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

8, 858 ft to 12, 205 ft Altitude Gain - Hiking Time: 6-8 hours, 7 miles

Today the hike will take you out of the rain forest and into the heath and moorland zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you will have magnificent views of the scrubby shrubs, giant heathers and tussok grasses. As you ascend, you will feel the average temperatures start to drop. Although, very few animals live here, it is possible to see small antelope and an occasional rabbit and eland. Small rodents also appear out of their homes carved in the volcanic rock. Tonite you will have dinner and sleep at Horombo Hut.

• Day 4: September 10, 2026

Trekking Day 3: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY AT HOROMBO HUTS

12, 205 ft to 14, 400 ft Altitude Gain - Hiking Time: 2- 3 hours, 3 miles

Day 3 is for acclimatization. Your guide will take you on a hike to help you acclimatize to the higher altitude, to Zebra Rock and the base of Mawenzi Peak. The rest of the day will be spent at camp resting. You will spend this night again at Horombo Hut.

• DAY 5: September 11, 2026

Trekking Day 4: HOROMBO HUTS- KIBO HUTS

12, 205 ft to 15, 430 ft Altitude Gain - Hiking Time: 6- 8 hours, 6 miles

On day 4, you will be entering the highland alpine desert zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. This zone is a barren high altitude desert that crosses the saddle that connects Kibo Peak to Mawenzi Peak, sometimes called the Twin Peaks. After reaching Kibo camp you will be eating an early dinner and then resting in preparation for summit day. 

• DAY 6: September 12, 2026

Trekking Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak Summit to Horombo Hut

15, 430 ft to 19, 341 ft altitude gain - Hike time: 6- 8 hours ascent, 4- 6 hours descent. 

This will be your longest day. 

Day 5 of your Kilimanjaro trek is the day you will make your final ascent up to Uhuru Peak! You will be awaked around 11:30pm to start your hike just after midnight. This is the hardest part of your adventure, both physically and mentally, but your reward will be experiencing the most incredible sunrise you will ever see!

After you summit the highest peak in Africa (That's a BIG deal!), you will be making the trek back down to Kibo Hut base camp for breakfast and rest and then continuing on back to Horombo Hut where you will settle after lunch for a nice long rest!

• DAY 7: September 13, 2026

Trekking Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi

12, 205 ft to 6, 064 ft. - Hiking time: 5- 7 hours. 12 miles.

Your last day on the mountain will start after breakfast, as you head back down to the moorland to Mandara Hut for lunch and then back through the rain forest to arrive at the Marangu Gate. Your guide will help you register your climb at the visitor's center and our driver will meet you to take you back to the Chanya Lodge for a hot shower, celebration of your accomplishment, certificate ceremony and the memorable tipping ceremony, where you can show your appreciation to your Kilimanjaro Crew! Now you can enjoy a good night's rest after this huge accomplishment.

• Day 8: September 14, 2026

Departure Day

If your time in Tanzania ends today, our team will make sure you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departing flight. If you have booked and extended stay for one of our safaris or a day trip, we will be there to assist you in the next steps for your extended stay.

Hakuna Matata!!