Itinerary
- Day 1
Nale Muru
Start early with breakfast and a briefing, then transfer by Land Rover through villages and coffee plantations for 4 to 6 hours to reach Nale Muru. From there you'll begin hiking on a wide path through maize and potato fields before entering pine forest where the climbing gets steady but manageable. As the forest thins out, you'll arrive at Simba Camp near the First Cave with views stretching across the Kenyan plains.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Any Hotel in Arusha town)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Briefing
- Land Rover transfer through villages and coffee plantations to Nale Muru
- Hiking through maize and potato fields
- Forest hike through montane forest with wildlife viewing
Landmarks Nale Muru Simba Camp First Cave - Day 2
Second Cave
Your morning involves a steady climb up to the Second Cave while passing through moorland. The hike offers good views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields along the crater rim as you gain elevation throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steady ascent hike to Second Cave
- Viewing of Kibo and eastern ice fields
Landmarks Second Cave Kibo - Day 3
Third Cave
Continue climbing steadily toward the Third Cave, moving through semi-desert terrain with the eastern ice fields visible on the crater rim ahead. Pay attention to how your body feels as altitude increases and watch for any signs of altitude sickness during this section.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steady ascent hike to Third Cave
- Viewing of eastern ice fields on crater rim
Landmarks Third Cave - Day 4
Kibo Huts
Hike up to the Kibo Huts at the base of the Kibo crater wall, where you'll join the popular Marangu Route. After reaching the huts, spend time resting and checking your equipment and warm clothing. Get to bed early since you have the summit push the following day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kibo Huts
- Equipment and warm clothing preparation
Landmarks Kibo Huts - Day 5
Horombo Huts
Wake at midnight for a light breakfast, then depart at 1 AM for the summit climb. Switchback up steep scree or snow to reach Gilman's Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m between 5 and 7 AM, then hike another 2 hours along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak by 9 AM, Africa's highest point. After time for photos and taking in the view, descend back to Kibo Huts for lunch and rest, then continue down to Horombo Huts for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast before midnight departure), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit ascent to Uhuru Peak
- Crater rim hike with views of crater and icecaps
- Descent to Kibo Huts
- Descent to Horombo Huts
Landmarks Uhuru Peak Gilman's Point Horombo Huts - Day 6
Arusha/Moshi
Pack up and descend through moorland to Mandara Huts where you'll have lunch, then continue down through lush forest to the park gate by 2 to 3 PM. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters before heading back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to celebrate finishing the climb.
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Drop off at any hotel in Arusha or Moshi)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent through moorland to Mandara Huts
- Descent through lush forest to park gate
- Land Rover transfer back to hotel in Arusha/Moshi
Optional Activities
- Trips to Zanzibar beaches for recuperation
- Safaris to Serengeti National Park
- Trips to Ngorongoro Crater
- Trips to Lake Manyara National Park
- Trips to Tarangire National Park
- Trips to Arusha National Park
- Trips to Selous game reserve
- Trips to Mikumi National Park
- Trips to Ruaha National Park
Landmarks Mandara Huts Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara National Park Tarangire National Park Arusha National Park Selous game reserve Mikumi National Park Ruaha National Park
