Day 1:    PRE-CLIMB ORIENTATION
After a leisurely breakfast, you will meet your mountain guides and group leaders where they will discuss the climb program, mountaineering and group expectations, hazards on the mountain, sickness prevention, etc.  The guides will also answer any questions you may have about the climb.  They will also do an equipment and gear check for each climber to make sure you are prepared and have everything you need for the climb.  After the pre-climb orientation, the day is yours to relax and get well rested before beginning your climb the next day.    
                  Overnight: At a lodge in Arusha
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2:    DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO THE MARANGU GATE (Day 1 on Mountain)
After breakfast, your driver and mountain guides will drive you to the Marangu Park Gate where you will check in and register.  After lunch you will begin hiking through the Rainforest to Mandera Hut where you will spend your first night on the mountain
                  Starting Elevation: 6,046 ft (1,843m)
                  Ending Elevation: 8,858 ft (2,700m)
                  Distance Hiked: 5 miles (8 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3:    HIKE FROM MANDERA HUT TO HOROMBO HUT (Day 2 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will enter into the Upper Moorland zone.  You will stop along the way to enjoy lunch. After lunch you will continue hiking to Horombo Hut for overnight.
                  Starting Elevation: 8,858 ft (2,700m)
                  Ending Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Distance Hiked: 7.5 miles (12 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4:    SPEND THE DAY ACCLIMATIZING AT HOROMBO HUT (Day 3 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will spend about 3 hours hiking before descending back down for lunch.  You will spend the afternoon resting and relaxing before going on a small hike in the evening, returning in time for dinner.
                  Starting Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Ending Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Distance Hiked: 2.5 miles (4 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 3 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5:    HIKE FROM HOROMBO HUT TO KIBO HUT (Day 4 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue hiking entering into the Alpine Desert zone. You will enjoy lunch on the trail as you make your way to Kibo Hut.  Once you arrive at camp, you will spend your time resting and sleeping to re-gain as much energy as you can.  You will wake at approximately 12 a.m. to get ready for your hike to the summit.
                  Starting Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Ending Elevation: 15,430 ft (4,703m)
                  Distance Hiked: 6.2 miles (10 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

 Day 6:    HIKE FROM KIBO HUT TO THE SUMMIT TO HOROMBO HUT (Day 5 on Mountain)

After a small snack, you will leave camp at around 2 a.m. to begin your ascent to the summit. 
You will hike via headlamps through the Arctic climate zone.  You will pass through Gilman’s Point at 18,638 feet (5,681m) before continuing for another 1 hour to Uhuru Peak, “The Roof of Africa” at 19,341 feet (5,895m).  Once you have celebrated this great accomplishment and taken photos, you will begin your descent down the mountain.  You will stop for lunch and a short rest at Kibo Hut camp before proceeding down the mountain to Horombo Hut.
                  Starting Elevation: 15,430 ft (3,720m)
                  Ending Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Distance Hiked: 13.3 miles (21.5 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 16-20 hours
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7:    HIKE FROM HOROMBO HUT TO THE MARANGU GATE AND TO ARUSHA (Day 6 on Mountain)
After breakfast, you will continue your hike down the mountain enjoying lunch on the trail as you make your way to the Marangu Park Gate.  Upon your arrival, you will have an award ceremony, where you will receive your certificate for successfully climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Sadly, you will say good-bye to your climbing crew and meeting with your driver who will drive you back to Arusha. Where you will enjoy one of the best hot showers you will ever have, along with time resting, relaxing, and talking about the amazing feat you just accomplished.    
                  Starting Elevation: 12,205 ft (3,720m)
                  Ending Elevation: 6,046 ft (1,843m)
                  Distance Hiked: 12.5 miles (20 km)
                  Approximate Hiking Time: 7-10 hour
                  Overnight: At a lodge in Arusha
                  Included Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch

 Day 8:    BEGIN NEXT DAY ACTIVITIES OR FLY BACK HOME
If you are continuing on to do safari, you will begin the day per your itinerary. 

If you are proceeding onto another destination, you will continue on with those plans. If you are returning home, you may be able to spend some time in Arusha before you catch your flight back home loaded with memories of an incredible accomplishment to share with your family and friends.
                  Included Meals: Breakfast