Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kilimanjaro Airport - Day 2
Marangu to 1st Caves Camp
Marangu to 1st Caves Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transport from Marangu Gate to Rongai trail
- Guided trek through montane forest to 1st Caves Camp (approximately 8 km, 5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Packed lunch at Nelemoru (if time allows)
Landmarks Marangu Gate Rongai Trail 1st Caves Camp - Day 3
1st Caves Camp to Third Cave
1st Caves Camp to Third Cave- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek from 1st Caves Camp to Third Cave (3,900m, 5-6 hours)
Landmarks Third Cave Kibo - Day 4
Third Cave to School Hut Campsite
Third Cave to School Hut Campsite- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek to School Hut Campsite (4,750m, 4-5 hours)
Landmarks Saddle Mawenzi Kibo School Hut Campsite - Day 5
School Hut to Uhuru Peak and Horombo
School Hut to Uhuru Peak and Horombo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided final ascent to Gillman's Point (5,685m)
- Sunrise viewing over Mawenzi
- Descent to Horombo Campsite (3,720m, 11-15 hours total walking)
Optional Activities
- Three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) with glacier and ice cliff views
Landmarks Gillman's Point Uhuru Peak Mawenzi Horombo Campsite - Day 6
Horombo to Arusha
Horombo to Arusha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided descent to Mandara Hut
- Guided descent through forest to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours walking)
- Transfer from Marangu Gate to Arusha
Landmarks Mandara Hut Marangu Gate - Day 7
Departure from Arusha
Departure from Arusha- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha)
Optional Activities
- Short safari (optional)
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport
