Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Head towards the jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi and then towards a very steep hill to the Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4-5h, 4330m).
Day 5: Kibo Hut
Trek up to the Saddle and walk across this desert of scree to a camp not far from Kibo hut (3-4h, 4730m).
Day 6: Uhuru Peak
An early start for the summit on steep scree up to Gillman's Point (5h, 5681m) on the crater rim. Trek around the rim to Uhuru Peak (1h30min, 5895m). Descend down for a short rest and brunch then walk down to Horombo Hut. Total walking time approx 12h.
Day 7:Rongai gate
Slow descend to Rongai gate for 5h. Drive back to the hotel (B&B).
Day 8: Moshi
Start your next tour/transfer to airport. |