DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KEYS HOTEL MOSHI.
• Arrival on own(or by private transfer from the airport) at Keys hotel and stretch your legs out on a walk around Moshi town with Kibo view, Dinner is served at Keys Hotel , where you can relax and prepare for the trek ahead.
DAY 2: RONGAI GATE(2000M)- RONGAI 1 CAVES CAMP(2830M)
• After early morning briefing and gear check, depart from Keys hotel to Rongai Gate for about 3 hrs drive to the Gate where you will sign in and then walk through the rain forest to the first camp for about 3 to 4 hrs. Dinner and overnight at 1 Caves Camp.
DAY 3: RONGAI 1 CAVES CAMP (2830M)- KIKELEWA CAVES CAMP(3600M)
• About 3-4 hours trek through the heather will bring you to second caves. Mawenzi will be in plain view; a stunning sight if the weather is clear.
• The trekking time is about 6-8 hours, arriving in camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: KIKELEWA CAVES CAMP (3600M)- MAWENZI TARN CAMP (4315M).
• Trek from Kikelewa and eventually into the stark highland desert towards Mawenzi.
• From the Tarn Campsite you will enjoy a magnificent view of Mawenzi, with its steeply rising rock spurs. Total trekking time is 5-7 hours.
DAY 5: MAWENZI TARN CAMP(4315M)- OUTWARD BOUND CAMP 4750M)
• The trekking time is 5-7 hours, though a relative easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
• Prepare all your gear for the night ahead , dinner and early sleep.
DAY 6: OUTWARD BOUND CAMP 4750M-UHURU PEAK 5895M- HOROMBO CAMP 3110M.
• You are awoken at midnight, and depart the camp at about 1am. From the camp to the rim of the crater (Gilman’s point 5712m) to Uhuru peak , the trekking time is about 7-8 hours.
• Descend to horombo camp is about 5-6 hours, total trekking time is 12-14 hours.
• After 3 hours of descending to Kibo hut, there is a pause for rest and food, then another 3-4 hours to reach Horombo camp.
DAY 7: HOROMBO CAMP – MARANGU GATE (1800M)- KEYS HOTEL.
• After breakfast descend straight to the gate(5-6 hours), where you will have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates.
• Private transfer back to Keys hotel Moshi for a much welcomed shower and a hearty dinner with your trekking mates.
DAY 8: KEYS HOTEL- ONWARD ARRANGEMENTS.
• After breakfast, continue on your safari or beach arrangements.
Remarks:
• -Supplement for Italian and Spanish speaking tour guide: 25USD/day/group.
• -Tents are shared by 2people of the same sex.
• -Tour/safari is subject to change without prior notice due to tariffs increase, oil price increase, and the rate of USD to Tanzanian currency.
• -The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixed by local tour operator and all activities must be cover unless amendment or cancellation is made by clients themselves (non –refundable for any cancellation made by clients).
• -Meals are served as indicated on the itinerary and where meals not included you can get from the restaurant/hotel at 10USD.
• -If we did not meet your needs please do not hesitate to contact us as we will be glad to discuss with you the alternative arrangement.