4 hours
Zone: Rainforest 

Zone: Low Alpine Zone

Rain forest zone.  

Elevation Gain: 100 meters, 510 feet 3-4 hrs 

Elevation Gain: 1000 meters, 3,300 feet 7hrs

Zone: Low Alpine Zone  

 A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this  wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your  next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering  spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the  area. 

 Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between  Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of  the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which  begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp. 

 You will wake up around 11:30pm, The first section of the trail consists  of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting  spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is  located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of  stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the  most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillman’s Point you  will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the  highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction – you  madeit. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can  spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut  for a short rest ten after you descent to Horombo hut (3 hours) where  you will overnight. The descent to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly  fast compared to the ascent. 

After  breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut,  down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and  details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive  their summit certificates.

You now drive back to  Moshi at Park View Inn where your trekking tour ends