On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are met by the Ahsante Tours team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. The drive offers your first views of Kilimanjaro rising above the plains, often hidden behind clouds that hint at the scale of what lies ahead.

After check-in, you meet your lead guide for a full trek briefing. The route is explained in detail, including safety procedures, acclimatization strategy, and the technical requirements for the Mawenzi climb. A thorough gear check follows, with the option to hire any missing equipment locally. The evening is relaxed, allowing you to rest, hydrate, and mentally shift into mountain mode.

You spend the night in Moshi, enjoying a proper bed before the expedition begins.