Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts (3780 m.)

Walking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: +1030 meters, ending up at 3780 meters
After breakfast we ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees. Along this leisurely trail we can enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut. Finally, dinner and overnight is taken at Horombo Hut.

Day 3: Acclimatization day, Horombo hut to Zebra rocks (3959 m.)  

After breakfast today you will have a short day of walk for acclimatization to the beautifully rocks coloured with black and white strips on the way to Mawenzi peak and back to Horombo hut for hot lunch

Walking time: 1 hr and ½ to and fro Elevation: +179 Meters, ending up at 3959 meters

Day 4: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts (4700 m.)
After a good night's rest we continue past the cactus-like ”Senecious” and the "last water" stream and moves onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi arrives Kibo Hut (4700m) for dinner and overnight 

Walking time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: +920 meters, ending up at 4700 meters

 

Day 5: Summit day

The start for the summit is made in the early hours of the morning in order to reach Gillman’s Point (5680 m.) before dawn. From Gillman’s point one can witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise. One hour walk away from Gilman’s you reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. The descent is less tiring and the night is spent at Horombo Hut.

Walking time: 6 – 7 hours up/6 to Horombo 

Day 6: Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate
Another half day's leisurely walk and one is back at the Park entrance again where you will meet with our vehicle and representative and drive you back to your hotel for rest to get read for the next day program. 

Walking time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: -1950 meters