Day

Activity

Overnight

1

The climb starts at Marangu Gate (1829m), followed by a 3-4 hours walk through the fast climbing rainforest to reach Mandara Hut (2700m), close by Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

Mandara Hut (2700m)

2

The last glades of the forest are left behind, when we follow the gently ascending path through the open Alpine Meadow. The altitude begins to make you tread slowly : "pole pole" is the order of the day while enjoying the flora and the magnificient view. Pic-nic lunch on the way. Horombo Hut (3720m) is reached within 5-7 hours walking. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

Horombo Hut (3720m)

3 Option

One extra day and night at Horombo Hut for acclimatization. All meals and overnight in the hut.

Horombo Hut (3720m)

3 - 4

After a good nights rest, we continue, past the last giant Lobelias and Proteas, and move on the lunar landscape of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Kibo Hut (4703m) is reached in 5-6 hours. Pic-nic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

Kibo Hut (4703m)

4 - 5

The climb for the summit starts in the early morning hours. For about 5 hours we will be climbing the steepest and most demanding part, the route to Gilman's Point, 5685m on the crater rim. Less than 2 hours are than taken to each Uhuru Peak at 5895m, the highest point in Africa . Yes! From here we descend going straight down to Horombo Hut, where we'll spend the night.

Horombo Hut (3720m)

5 - 6

The day is spend descending to Marangu Gate. Transfer to Moshi town for overnight in the hotel.