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Day 1: Rongai Gate to the First Cave
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Drive from
Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then
transferred by Land Rover to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours.
The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of
maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is
consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a
variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at
the
edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over
the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)
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Day 2: First Cave to the Kikelewa Caves
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After breakfast
start with steady walk ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3,450 m.). Start
seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the
main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards
the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near
Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)
(Climbing
Conditions)
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Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
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Trailing start
with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with
superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching
Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or
exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7
hrs. of trekking)
(Climbing Conditions)
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Day 4: Kibo Campsite/ School Campsite
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Early morning
proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to
reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs
of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the
final ascent
(Climbing Conditions)
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Day 5: Trek to Uhuru Peak 5895m
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The last day
will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am,
trailing through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's
Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak
(which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and
taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend
overnight there.
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Day 6: Horombo to the Hotel
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After breakfast
descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in
Arusha
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