• Distance: 11.5km / 7 miles
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours
• Vegetation zone: Moorland Zone

Climb from the rainforest into the moorland zone with magnificent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Climb steadily through the giant heather where the trail leads to Horombo Hut. Have rest upon arrival and take time gaining energy for the next day. Dinner and sleep at the hut.

• Distance: 10km / 6 miles
• Trekking time: 5-7 hours
• Vegetation Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone

Climb steeply towards the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The terrain changes to screed and there is a palpable sense of high altitude wilderness. The path leads to Kibo Hut to arrive in the afternoon. Have personal time resting and recuperating for the final ascend. It’s advised to take high amount of water and sleep early by 19:00 pm.

• Distance: 5.5km / 3 miles ascent and then 15km / 8 mile descent
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit,5-8 hours to Horombo Hut
• Vegetation zone: Glacial zone, high alpine zone and low alpine zone

Wake up by 23:30 for a hot cup of coffee and putting on trekking gears. Start climbing by midnight through the volcanic screen to reach Gilman’s (5,681 m) by sunrise. Take time to rest and make the final round trip to reach Uhuru Peak (5895m). At the summit, take pictures while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa. Start descending t to reach Horombo hut in the late afternoon. Dinner and sleep at the hut.

• Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
• Trekking time: 6-8 hours
• Vegetation Zone: Low alpine zone and rainforest

Descend through moorland into the beautiful lush green forest. Arrive at the gate by mid-day for tipping the crew (guides, porters and cookers) and certificate awards. Green certificates are awarded to hikers who reached Gilman’s and golden to the ones who reached Uhuru peak.

Drive back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

End of tour!