Itinerary

1. Day 1: Moshi to Mandara Huts (2750 m.) via Marangu Gate

   • After breakfast, depart from the hotel and drive to Marangu Gate, where the permit for trekking will be issued. 
   • Do the formalities at the gate, which takes about 1 hour.
   • Start trekking after an introduction to the team by the chief guide. The route begins at the Marangu Gate of the national park at 1800 m. 
   • Walk through the fascinating rainforest to the Mandara Huts at 2750 m. 

   Dinner and overnight.

2. Day 2: Mandara Huts to Horombo Huts (3780 m)

   • After breakfast, ascend through rolling alpine meadows containing giant Heather trees.
   • Enjoy the flora and views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks on this leisurely trail. 
   • A picnic lunch is served on the way to Horombo Hut.

   Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

3. Day 3: Horombo hut to Zebra rocks (3959 m)

   • After breakfast, have a short day of walking for acclimatization to the beautiful rocks coloured with black and white strips on the way to Mawenzi peak and back to Horombo hut for hot lunch.

4. Day 4: Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts (4700 m)

   • After a good night's rest, continue past the cactus-like ”Senecious” and the "last water" stream and moves onto the lunar landscape on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.
   • Arrive at Kibo Hut (4700 m) for dinner and overnight.

5. Day 5: Uhuru Peak

   • The start for the summit is made in the early hours of the morning to reach Gillman’s Point (5680 m) before dawn. 
   • From Gilman’s Point, one can witness the most panoramic and unforgettable sunrise.
   • A one-hour walk from Gilman’s Point, you reach the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, at 5,895 m.

   Overnight at Horombo Hut.

6. Day 6: Horombo Huts to Moshi via Marangu Gate

   • Another half day's leisurely walk and you're back at the park entrance where you will meet with the representative.
   • Head back to your hotel for rest.

   Tour ends.