Day 1: Arrival & Preparation
Arrive and overnight at AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner and briefing.
Overnight: AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro (Dinner)

Day 2: Marangu Gate (1,860m) to Mandara Hut (2,750m)
After breakfast, transfer to the Marangu Gate in Kilimanjaro National Park. The first day’s trek is a scenic walk through lush rainforest.
Overnight: Mandara Hut (Dinner & Breakfast)

Day 3: Mandara Hut (2,750m) to Horombo Hut (3,700m)
Today’s trek is along a good path through open moorlands, with your first views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Overnight: Horombo Hut (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,700m) to Kibo Hut (4,700m)
The ascent continues past the ‘Last Water’ point to reach the Saddle, a dry, alpine desert area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Overnight: Kibo Hut (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Note: An optional extra day to acclimatize can be added at Horombo Hut.

Day 5: SUMMIT DAY! Kibo Hut (4,700m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Horombo Hut (3,700m)
Departing at midnight, the steep ascent takes you to Gillman’s Point (5,681m) on the crater rim, arriving in time for sunrise. From there, you’ll continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the true summit.
After celebrating, you begin the long descent back down to Horombo Hut.
Overnight: Horombo Hut (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,700m) to Marangu Gate (1,860m)
The final descent takes you back to the park gate, where you will be transferred to your lodge.
Overnight: AMEG Lodge Kilimanjaro (Dinner)

Day 7: Departure
The tour concludes with breakfast and your outbound departure.