Welcome to Tanzania! Meet your Trip Leader at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at 2:00 p.m. The included transport will take you to your accommodation in the lively town of Moshi, known as the Gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park.

Moshi dates back to the early 19th century when German colonists built settlements in Africa. Today, the town boasts little cafes serving traditional Tanzanian cuisine and art shops showcasing Swahili culture.

Join your mountain guides and new friends for an included dinner and start soaking up the Tanzanian vibes.

The adventure begins at Marangu Gate, the entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park. Here, you meet your porters, cooks, and support team, who prepare you for the journey.

From here on, you’ll only carry your small daypack during the hikes, while our team of skilled porters will carry your main duffel bag between huts. On the Marangu Route, you’ll sleep in shared mountain huts with bunk beds. Cooks serve hot meals each day in the communal dining areas.

The first day’s train runs through a narrow rainforest trail of Kilimanjaro. A picnic lunch will be at Kisambioni. Continue walking through the rainforest until your group reaches Mandara Hut, your base camp for the first night on the mountain.

Opt to take a short walk to Maundi Crater for views to the east over Taveta, Kenya, and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak. Travelers who prefer may remain at camp, rest, and take in the atmosphere.

It’s time to acclimatize! No, it’s not an off day; it’s actually one of the more critical days on the mountain. Today you will “climb high and sleep low,” climbing up to Mawenzi Hut at nearly 15,000 feet, taking in magnificent views of Kibo along the route.

In the afternoon, you’ll come back down to Horombo Hut for a late lunch with your group. The rest of the day, you can spend relaxing or playing cards with your friends. Drinking plenty of water is very important. If you want, you can ask the mountain guides for suggestions on shorter walks in the area.

Since everyone must remain strong, there is a built-in day in the schedule to allow the body to adjust to the altitude, as the next couple of days will become more intense.

Around midnight, you’ll depart for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, and the highest point in Africa! The trek begins under a sky full of stars. Headlamps light the zigzag route up a large scree slope to reach Gilman's Point on the crater rim.

After hiking along rocky switchbacks, you’ll then begin a gradual climb to Uhuru Peak at 19,341 feet. This section will feel the hardest as the altitude starts to take its toll. But the sun rising over the ice field of the crater will make it all worthwhile.

Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos with your team of the spectacular sunrise at the peak and marvel at the magnificent views. After catching your breath, begin the descent back down from the summit. You'll take a short break at Kibo Hut for snacks before continuing to Horombo Hut.

On the final day of your Kilimanjaro experience, soak up the gratitude of a job well done!

After breakfast, bid farewell to your trekking buddies and mountain guides. Then, take the included transportation to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Your Trip Leader will offer suggestions if you plan to spend more time in Tanzania or elsewhere in Africa!