Welcome by your English-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel in Moshi at an altitude of 850 m. (A)

Key’s Hotel

Bus distance 42 km, duration 1 h

Relaxed arrival and visit to the local market. Discussion of the trip. (B,D)

Key’s Hotel

Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h

In the morning, transfer to the Marangu Gate (approx. 1.5 hours) and start of the adventure. The path is well-maintained and can be walked with light mountain boots. It is warm and a T-shirt or mountain shirt and shorts are sufficient. There is a packed lunch on the way, which is handed out at the start of the tour. On all days, you will receive a packed lunch in the morning before departure, which has been freshly prepared by the cook. You will spend the first night on the mountain in the Mandara Hut. An excellent dinner awaits you, as every evening. We also cook vegetarian if we have been informed in advance. (B,L,D)

Mandara Hut

Hike approx. 3 – 4 hours (+900 hm)

Bus distance 50 km, duration 1.5 h

Today's ascent overcomes 1000 meters of absolute altitude and the 12 km takes about 5 - 6 hours. It is noticeably cooler than the previous day. Today you should have a light jacket ready. The trail runs through alpine raised moor. There are giant heather and the first large senecios to see. To better acclimatize, it is a good idea to spend an extra day here. (B,L,D)

Horombo Hut

Hike approx. 5 – 6 hours (+1000 hm)

Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h

The grassland slowly changes and you enter the high alpine zone, where rock dominates. A landscape that reminds you of Mars. It is possible to descend with a mountain guide and porters at any time. If you feel well, you can climb another 10 km and 5 - 6 hours to the Kibo Hut at 4700 m. The Kibo Hut is the actual base camp for the summit assault. If you are climbing at night, you start around midnight or 1:00 a.m., depending on your fitness level. (B,L,D)

Kibo Hut

Hike approx. 5 – 6 hours (+1000 hm)

Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h

Now it's time to give it your all! The long climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro is 1295 meters in altitude, the descent to the Horombo Hut is 2295 m. Compared to the efforts of the previous days, this is a huge increase. On a cloudy night you will need headlamps, but in moonlight you can easily do the route without lamps. You reach the crater rim at dawn or in the morning sun. Africa is at your feet. You continue to the actual highest point, Uhuru Peak on the opposite crater rim, which you reach after another hour of "moon walking". After a half or full hour on the highest peak on the continent, you descend over an ash slope, and if you still have enough energy, you can "ski off". The trail for the descent is the same as the ascent. The path is firm later on, and you should reach the Kibo Hut without any difficulties. Around midday the porters will be waiting for you at the hut for lunch. After an hour's sleep, you descend to the Horombo Hut at 3700 m. In total, it is 21 km on this day. (B,L,D)

Horombo Hut

Hike approx. 12 – 14 hours (+1295, -2295 hm)

Distance by bus 0 km, 0 h

The 5 - 6 hour descent to Marangu Gate again leads through rainforest and leaves you in a wistful mood as you bid farewell to the magnificent natural surroundings into which you set off 4 days ago to conquer the summit. The vehicle awaits you at the gate, followed by a transfer back to the hotel. In the evening, you celebrate your unique experience and the achievement of having conquered the 5895 metres of Mount Kili by the swimming pool in the balmy air. The tour guide presents everyone with a summit certificate and says goodbye with "Kwa heri ya kuonana. Safari njema!". (F,A)

Weru Weru River Lodge

Hike approx. 4 hours (-1300 hm)

Bus distance 50 km, duration 1.5 h

The time until the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport can be used for a last shopping trip in Tanzania. Departure by plane. (B)

Distance by bus 30 km, duration 0.5 h