The night before the climb, AMEG ’s staff will brief you on your climb. You will be explained the essentials of the climb and will be guided through the fascinating experience.

You will have to separate one bag for the trek from your other luggage. A local guide is required to accompany you on the hike. Porters will also go on the trip to carry your luggage, food, and other equipment. You will only have to carry a day pack with your daily essentials. Between 2 to 40 people can join a trekking group but a private climb may be organised if required.

The morning of the climb will start with a delicious breakfast before last-minute trip preparations. Our vehicles will drive you to the mountain to begin the journey. Depending on the route you take, the drive to the trail head can take up to 3 hours and can be very bumpy.

The average hiking day begins between 8:00am and 9:00am and is about 5 to 6 hours, walking very, very slowly. The distances you will hike each day are very moderate so as to allow you to acclimatise gradually. Your guides will repeat over and over, "pole pole", which means "go slowly" in Kiswahili. The terrain lower down is absolutely gorgeous and fascinating. Higher up, the views are vast. There is little to do at the camps themselves, so take advantage of the slow pace to absorb the scenery and take every photo opportunity.

The hike to the summit starts between 12:00am and 2:00am. You will go as high as you feel fit. Some people stop at the crater rim, and others continue to the very highest point on the mountain. Your guides will then take you down as quickly as possible to prevent any altitude problems. You will continue past your last campsite to the next one for your overnight stay. At the end of your trek, you will be picked up at the trail and taken back to AMEG LODGE KILIMANJARO for a hot shower and warm bed.