Day 1

Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Rongai

 Day 2 

The morning walk is steady ascent up the " Second Cave (3450m) with superb views of Kibo and Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Passing the second cave we reach the 3rd cave at 3800m for overnight camp taking 3-4 hours.  Overnight Kikelelewa camp 2nd Cave.

Day 3

Acclimatization day, dinner and overnight at Mawenzi Turn Camp Cave 3.

Day 4

Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the lunar desert of the "Saddle" between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4-5 hours to reach Kibo hut at 15000ft/4700m..  The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night!  Overnight camp KIbo.

Day 5

A long day and an early start for the summit on steep and heavy screen up to Gilmans's Point at 18640ft/5681m on the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise.  Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m, passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.  The descents to Kibo is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo taking 11 hrs. Overnight Camp Horombo.

Day 6

A steady descent down through moorland to Mandara Hut, the first stopping place at the marangu route. Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the park gate at Marangu (1830m) taking 5-7 hours to be met and transferred to Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.