Elevation (m): 2,720 m.a.s.l to 3,720 m.a.s.l
Distance: 11 km
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Heath and moorland

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks - two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro. 

 Elevation (m): 3,720 m.a.s.l to 4,720 m.a.s.l
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. 

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation (m): 4,720 m.a.s.l to 5,895 m.a.s.l
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic zone

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation (m): 5,895 m.a.s.l to 3,720 m.a.s.l
Distance: 16 km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Heath

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (5,630 m.a.s.l), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep 

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Elevation (m): 3,720 m.a.s.l to 1,800 m.a.s.l
Distance: 20 km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heath and Rain Forest

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the Hotel. We will have a get together party, dinner and drinks and rest