DAY 1: Rongai Gate (Nalemoru) - Simba Camp,Distance: 7km. Hiking time: 3-4 hours. Elevation: (2364m) - (2671m). Habitat: Montane Forest.
Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nalemoru. After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track 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 with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

DAY 2: Simba Campsite - Kikelewa Campsite Distance: 16 Km. Trekking time: 8 hours. Elevation: (2671m) - (3600M). Habitat: Moorland.
Hike from Simba campsite “pole pole” while noticing changes in vegetations. The trail leads to second cave to have a lunch break. Proceed with the climb to arrive at Kikelewa campite in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite

DAY 3: Kikelewa Camp - Mawenzi Turn Hut . Distance: 3km. Walking Time: 2 hours. Elevation: (3600 m) - (4315 m). Habitat: Semi-desert.
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Turn, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.
If you are spending an extra day on the mountain, you will camp for two nights here. You can hike up and around Mawenzi for your acclimatization hike.

DAY 4: Mawenzi Turn hut to Kibo Hut , Distance: 9km/5mi , Hiking Time: 4-5 hours , Elevation:(4315 m) - (4720m) , Habitat: Alpine Desert
Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.

DAY 5: Kibo Hut (4720 m) to Summit and Horombo Hut (3720m), Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down. Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down. Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Very early in the morning (midnight about 1 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elevation 5700m). Continuing ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

DAY 6: Horombo Hut (3720) to Marangu Gate (1879), Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Forest
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your Hotel

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