Day 1: An early start with a drive to Rombo gate. Trek for 3-4 hours to the first cave for dinner and overnight. First cave (2700 m)
Day 2: Trek to the second cave for lunch and onwards to Kikelewa cave on the Mawenzi trail for overnight. This takes about 6-7 hours. Kikelewa cave (3600 m)
Day 3: The day is spent trekking to Mawenzi Tarn hut for overnight. Mawenzi Tarn (4330 m)
Day 4: A day of trekking across the saddle to School Camp. This takes about 4-5 hours. School Camp (4750 m)
Day 5: Just after midnight start for the summit via Gillman's point (5700m) for 6-7 hours to Uhuru peak (5895m) - the highest point in Africa! The descent takes about 5-6 hours to Horombo hut campsite for overnight.Horombo Camp (3807 m)
Day 6: The day is spent descending to Marangu gate, this takes 6 hours or so, where you will be met and transferred to Arusha.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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