6 Days Kilimanjaro Costs

Day: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshi

Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) and meet our driver-guide. Drive to Moshi which is approximately 45-minutes driving. You will meet our team member for briefing and getting to know your guides. Checking for your climbing gear. Then to be served an overnight  

• Main destination: Moshi (town)
• Accommodation: WeruWeru River Lodge
• Meal and drinks: Drinking Water

Day: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft. Distance: 8 km | 5 miles. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest 

To be driven up to Marangu Gate for the beginning of the trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Mandara Hut
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft. Distance: 12 km | 7 miles. Hiking Time: 6-8 hours Habitat: Heath

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. 

Several hours after lunch you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kibo Hut with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then hike back down to Horombo Hut where dinner will be prepared for you

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut 
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 14,400 ft. Distance: 5 km | 3 miles Hiking Time: 2-3 hours. Habitat: Heath 

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Horombo Hut.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft. Distance: 10 km | 6 miles 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. 

When you reach the camp, you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can, avoid any strenuous activity, and drink lots of water 

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Kibo Hut 
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft. Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours. Habitat: Arctic

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. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), 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 

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft Distance: 16 km | 10 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath

Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft. Distance: 20 km | 12 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours. Habitat: 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 lodge for dinner and overnight

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro Mountain
• Accommodation: WeruWeru River Lodge
• Meal and drinks: All Meals and drinks (tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and water)

Day: Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight- After breakfast, you may have time to do the shopping for the souvenir before you take your Outbound flight.

• Main destination: Kilimanjaro International airport
• Accommodation: Non
• Meal and drinks: Breakfast, and drinking water