Day 1
Nalemoru Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,400ft) FB
After an early breakfast in Moshi, you will drive to
Marangu National park gate for necessary registration formalities, then
we transfer to rongai (Nalemoru) Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) near the Kenya
border. We begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk
then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest
that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and
the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600 m.) with
extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
The first day is only a half-day walk.
Nalemoru Gate to Simba Camp is 3-4 hours walking.
Day 2
Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,400ft) to Rongai Second Cave (3,450 m) FB
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second
Cave, (3,450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on
the crater rim. After hot lunch we have a free time to rest at the camp
or in the afternoon we can explore the surrounding area for
acclimatisation walk to Third Cave.
Simba Camp to Second Cave is 3-4 hours walking.
Day 3
Rongai Second Cave (3,450 m) to Kikelelwa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) FB
Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards
jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp (3679m) we reach in late
afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Second Cave to Kikelelwa Camp is 3-4 hours walking.
Day 4
Kikelelwa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft to Mawenzi Turn (4,330m/14,200ft) FB
A Short but steep ascent to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m).
Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at
Mawenzi Tarn. The afternoon is free to help your acclimatization.
Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Turn is 3-4 hours walking.
Day 5
Mawenzi Turn hut (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Hut (4,750m/15,580ft) FB
Today we cross the lunar desert of the saddle
between Mawenzi and KiboHut (4700m), at the bottom of the Kibo Crater
wall by early afternoon. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The
remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final
ascent before a very early night.
Mawenzi Turn hut to Kibo Hut is 5-6 hours walking.
Day 6
Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We
begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded
zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main
crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy
the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue
slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim
to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few
minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is
amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we
continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut is 13-15 hours walking.
Day 7
Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) FB
Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu
Gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From
here you will be transferred to Moshi in your hotel for dinner and
overnight. (Alternative transferred to JRO for departure).
Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).
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