Drive from your hotel after breakfast for about 2 hours to Nale moru village for registration and start the Trail through the lush rainforest.

The first day’s hiking is easygoing and you will arrive at Rongai First Cave where you’ll have a chance to freshen up and have dinner.

Accommodation

Camping at Simba Camp

Elevation: 900m/2,900feet to 2,100m/6,890ft to 2,626m/8,610feet

Distance: 6km/3.5 miles

Hiking time: 3-4 hrs

Habitat: Mountain forest

The hike continues today from simba camp and on the way you will see the change in vegitation to shrubs and grasses. We will stop for lunch in the second cave before reaching the junction to the third cave where we will turn east to Kikelelwa Camp for overnight.

Accommodation

Camping at Kikelelwa Camp

Elevation: 2,620m/8,600ft

Distance: 9km/5.5 miles

Hiking time: 6-7 hrs

Habitat: Moorland/alpine zone

Today you will hike for a very short time compared to other days although the terrain will be very steep. Today you will be able to Experience the shadow from Mawenzi peak also you will see Lake Chala and an endemic plant specie of Kilimanjaro “Dendrosenecio plant”.

Accommodation

Camping at Mawenzi

Elevation: 3,200m/10,500ft

Distance: 4km/2.5 miles

Hiking time: 4-5 hrs

Habitat: Alpine desert

Today you will do simple hiking activities but the main point for this day is only for acclimatization

Accommodation

Camping at Mawenzi tarn Camp

Elevation: 4,300m/14,100feet

Distance: 2km/1.2 miles

Hiking time: N/A

Habitat: Alpine desert

The hike today is long but gradual through the saddle area which is formed between the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. The air is dry and the route is barren, but once you arrive at the Kibo Hut, the area provides spectacular views over the plains. You will then be served a hot dinner, prepare your gear for the following day’s summit push, and get some much-needed rest.

Accommodation

Kibo Huts

Elevation: 4,300m/14,100feet

Distance: 9km/5.5 miles

Hiking time: 5-6 hrs​

Habitat: Alpine desert

This day begins at midnight. You’ll be woken up with a hot cup of tea and a biscuit and begin your ascent towards the dark. Hike until you reach Hans Meyer Cave for a break to refuel with an energy bar. Continue in a zigzagging formation as the terrain steepens when coming onto Gilman’s Point. Take a short break get some hot tea and continue your way up.

We’ll then gradually make our way to Uhuru Peak, where you will be able to soak up the incredible views, stay for a picture, and enjoy your great achievement while standing on Africa’s highest point! We will then descend straight down the mountain towards the Kibo Hut where we will stop for a rest, lunch, and a celebration before heading back down towards Horombo Hut.

Accommodation

Horombo hut

Elevation: 4,700m/15,400ft to 5,895m/19,340ft to 3,720m/12,200ft

Distance: 6km to 15km/3.7 miles to 9.3 miles

Hiking time: 6-8 hrs to the summit then 6 hrs to Horombo Hut

Habitat: Alpine desert/arctic/moorland

Today you will descend until the Marangu gate where you will meet our Dubu Adventures representative and drive to your hotel for a deep shower and a well earned rest.