Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha

• Pick-up from Nairobi after breakfast

• Drive to Arusha, arriving in time for lunch

• Afternoon for equipment organization

• Overnight stay at Arusha hotel

Day 2: Arusha – Mandara Hut

• Drive to Moshi, then continue to Marangu Park Gate

• Begin hike to Mandara Hut

• Distance: 9 km

• Hiking time: approximately 3 hours

• Altitude: 2,774 m

• Overnight at Mandara Hut

Day 3: Mandara – Horombo Hut

• Trek to Horombo Hut

• Average hiking time: 8 hours

• Views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks (weather permitting)

• Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut

• Altitude: 3,761 m

Day 4: Horombo – Kibo Hut

• Morning hike to Kibo Hut

• Distance: 13 km

• Hiking time: approximately 6 hours

• Vegetation includes lobelia, giant cactus, and groundsel

• Overnight at Kibo Hut

• Altitude: 4,732 m

Day 5: Kibo – Uhuru Peak – Horombo

• Wake-up at 2:00 a.m.

• Ascend to Gilman’s Point (5,681 m)

• Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m)

• Descend to Horombo Hut

• Overnight at Horombo

Day 6: Horombo – Arusha

• Descend via Mandara Route

• Exit through Marangu Gate

• Transfer to Arusha hotel

• Overnight in Arusha

Day 7: Arusha – Nairobi

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Transfer to Nairobi via shuttle (morning or afternoon)