Day 1
Babylon Lodge: Transfer from Arusha to Marangu, on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Introductory briefing upon our arrival in Marangu. Dinner and overnight at the Babylone Lodge in the heart of Marangu village. Day 2
Mandara Hut: After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first Hut: Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut.
Time: 3-4 hours – altitude: 9,000 ft / 2,725 m

Day 3
Horombo Hut: After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine meadow. The altitude begins to change and slows down your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo hut 12 km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut.
Time: 5 hours – altitude: 12,335 ft / 3,780 m

Day 4
Kibo Hut: After breakfast, resume the climb; the landscape becomes rugged and rocky and groundsels and lobelias appear. Climb to Kibo hut. Meals and overnight at the hut.
Time: 5 hours – altitude: 15,520 ft / 4,730 m

Day 5
Uhuru Peak: The beginning of the last ascent is made at about 1:00 AM in the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMAN'S POINT (most difficult and tiring part) UHURU PEAK is reached within an hours walk along the crater's rim. Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight.
Time: 6 hours – altitude: 18,635 ft / 5,680 m

Day 6
Babylon Lodge: Continue the descent to Marangu Gate. Return to your hotel. After lunch, rest for the day. Dinner and overnight at Babylon Lodge.

Day 7
We recommend a Lodge Safari in the Serengeti or relax on the white beaches and warm seas of Zanzibar.