Day 1: Moshi

Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be transferred to the hotel for shower and overnight.

Day 2: Mount Kilimanjaro

Marangu Gate (1860 m/6100 ft) - Mandara Huts (2700m/8860 ft)

Walking distance: 8 km/5 miles

Walking time: 3-4 hours

Altitude gain: 840 m/2760 ft

Day 3: Mount Kilimanjaro

Mandara Huts - Horombo Huts (3700 m/12140 ft)

Walking distance: 12 km/7.2 miles

Walking time: 5-7 hours

Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 4: Mount Kilimanjaro

Horombo Huts - Kibo Huts (4700 m/15420 ft)

Walking distance: 9.5 km/5.7 miles

Walking time: 5-7 hours

Altitude gain: 1000 m/3280 ft

Day 5: Mount Kilimanjaro

Summit attempt via Gilman's Point (5700 m/18700 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m/19340 ft) and descent to Horombo Huts (3700 m/12200 ft)

Walking distance: 5.5 km/3.5 miles ascent + 15 km/9.5 miles descent

Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 - 16 hours)

Altitude gain: 1000 m/ 3280 ft (Gilman's Point) or 1195 m/3920 ft (Uhuru Peak)

Descent: 2195 m/7200 ft

Day 6: Moshi

Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate

Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles

Walking time: 5 hours

Descent: 1840 m/6040 ft

Day 7: End of Itinerary

In the morning after having your breakfast you will be driving to Masama village for coffee life cycle tour. This tour will take you to the famous Arabica coffee plantations of Kilimanjaro. You will get enough time to interact with indigenous and make your on cup of coffee in a traditional way. Hot traditional lunch will be served during lunch hours. This tour will end up by been transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your international flight.

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