Distance: 8km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: 1,860m – 2,720m

• After breakfast, transfer to Marangu Gate (1,860m), where registration formalities take place.
• Begin the hike through a lush rainforest, rich in plant species, blue monkeys, and birdlife.
• Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720m), where you can explore the nearby Maundi Crater for stunning views of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Distance: 12km | Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 2,720m – 3,720m

• Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone, featuring giant lobelias and senecios.
• Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak.
• Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m) for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Distance: 5km (optional hike) | Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
Elevation: 3,720m – 4,400m (optional)

• This extra day is dedicated to acclimatization, greatly improving your summit success rate.
• You can take a short hike to the Zebra Rocks (4,000m) or Mawenzi Ridge (4,400m), offering panoramic views.
• Return to Horombo Hut for rest and hydration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Distance: 10km | Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 3,720m – 4,703m

• Trek through the alpine desert towards Kibo Hut (4,703m).
• The landscape becomes rockier and drier, offering dramatic views of the Saddle, a wide valley between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
• Arrive at Kibo Hut, where you’ll rest early before the summit attempt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Distance: 6km ascent + 16km descent | Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
Elevation: 4,703m – 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) – 3,720m (Horombo Hut)

• Wake up at midnight for the final ascent.
• Begin the tough climb via Gilman’s Point (5,685m), reaching the summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise.
• Celebrate with breathtaking views of glaciers and the African plains below.
• Descend to Kibo Hut for breakfast, then continue to Horombo Hut for overnight rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Distance: 20km | Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: 3,720m – 1,860m

• After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest back to Marangu Gate.
• Receive your summit certificate and celebrate your achievement.
• Transfer back to Moshi for a well-earned rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi (Optional)