Overview
Highlights
- Northern approach.
- Drier conditions
- Less traffic.
Hiking
Summit
Sample Itinerary
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rongai Gate (1,950 m) to Simba Camp (2,600 m) – ~3–4 hours (8 km) |
| Day 2 | Simba Camp to Second Cave (3,450 m) – ~3–4 hours (6 km) |
| Day 3 | Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 m) – ~3–4 hours (6 km) |
| Day 4 | Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m) – ~3–4 hours (5 km) |
| Day 5 | Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut (4,703 m) – ~4–5 hours (8 km) |
| Day 6 | Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – ~6–7 hours (5 km); Descent to Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – ~4–5 hours (15 km); Descent to Marangu Gate (1,860 m) – ~3–4 hours (20 km) |