Itinerary

1. Day 1: Transfer from Hotel to Simba Camp

   • Drive to the wooden village of Nale Moru, located near the Rongai Gate.

   • Sign in at the park gate and complete porter preparations.

   • Begin hiking along a wide trail that passes through fields of maize and potatoes.

   • Enter a pine forest, where the trail gently ascends through wildlife-rich vegetation.

   • Continue until the forest thins out and reach Simba Camp, located at the edge of the moorland with sweeping views over the Kenyan plains.

2. Day 2: Trek from Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

   • Begin a steady ascent through the moorland zone, surrounded by heather and volcanic rock.

   • Marvel at excellent views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

   • Reach Second Cave Camp and rest for the evening at this scenic site.

3. Day 3: Hike from Second Cave Camp to Kikelewa Camp

   • Traverse across open moorland on a smaller, narrower trail.

   • Head toward the jagged spires of Mawenzi Peak.

   • Arrive at Kikelewa Camp, nestled in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios dotting the landscape.

4. Day 4: Climb from Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

   • Ascend steep grassy slopes with breathtaking views along the way.

   • Leave behind the last of the vegetation zones and enter alpine terrain.

   • Reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp, dramatically situated in a cirque below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi.

   • Spend the afternoon resting or exploring nearby areas to enhance acclimatization.

5. Day 5: Cross from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

   • Cross the wide, barren desert of the Saddle, lying between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

   • Arrive at Kibo Hut, located at the base of the Kibo crater wall.

   • Rest for the remainder of the day in preparation for the final summit attempt.

6. Day 6: Summit Attempt from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak, then Descend to Horombo Hut

   • Wake before midnight and begin the ascent under moonlight with headlamps or flashlights.

   • Climb steep scree slopes to reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim.

   • Continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters.

   • Celebrate the achievement and capture summit photos.

   • Descend to Kibo Hut for rest and lunch.

   • Continue the descent to Horombo Hut for overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

   • Begin the final descent through moorland and forest zones.

   • Reach Mandara Hut for a short rest and refreshments.

   • Proceed through the rainforest to Marangu Gate.

   • Sign out and receive summit certificates.

   • Transfer to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.