• Collection from Kilimanjaro International Airport via Base Camp & drive to Bablon Lodge in Marangu district circa 6 kms from Kilimanjaro National Park

• Overnight in Babylon Lodge, Marangu
(or your hotel in Arusha)

• Short walks to places of interest or time to gather ones strengh for the final attempt on the peak at around midnight,

• one should reach Uhuru for the most wonderful of sights, dawn on the Roof of Africa!

• Alitude 5,895 mtrs

• After breakfast 08:30 you drive to the start of the Rongai route a distence of 58 km. It takes about four hours due to the rough road.

• On arrivel at the gate a short rest whilst fomalitys are completed.

• After about 3 hours hiking you reach the first cave where you have lunch and rest.

• Overnight stay in the cave.

• Altitude 1,800 mtrs

• After time for photos and to enjoy the view return to Kibo Hut for refreshments and after a much deserved rest on to Horombo encampment.

• Overnight camp.

• The hiking starts at 08:30 after breakfast, lunch is served in the second cave, you then continue hiking to the third cave where you will overnight.

• Circa 6-7 hours hiking for this day magnificent views of the Kenyan plains below and Mawenzi tarn above.

• Altitude 3,800 mtrs

• You leave Horombo at 07:30 and descend to Marangu gate via Mandara Hut.

• The walk takes circa 5-6 hours.

• On arrivel at the gate you will receive your Certificate of Accomplishment and be taken by our vehicle back to your lodge for a much needed hot shower and rest.

• Overnight Babylon Lodge, Marangu (or your hotel in Arusha)

• Breakfast is served around 07:00.

• The hiking begins through the high alpine desert, between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. lunch is served between School Hut and Kibo Hut

• Ultimately you arrive at Kibo Hut and camp over night near Kibo Hut.

• Altitude 4,700 mtrs

• Departure day: Either transfer to the airport or should you be going on safari with us, transfer to Arusha.