9 days Mawenzi Peak Summit and Uhuru Peak Summit on Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport

You will be by our guide driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport on arrival for transfer to your hotel in Moshi. The rest of your day you will be relaxing, meeting with your guides and mountain guide for a detailed briefing in preparation of your trek. Equipment check will also be conducted to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear.

Accommodation is either in budget or Mid-Range or luxury hotels depending on your preference,

Budget: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel, Shimbwe Meadows Guest House, Materuni Homes, Kilimanjaro Backpackers, The Outpost Lodge

Luxury: Elerai Camp, Kaliwa Lodge, Kilimanjaro Coffee Lodge, Kibo Slopes Garden Resort, Amboseli Sopa Lodge: A luxury lodge situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dinner Included

Day 2: Transfer to Marangu gate (1860m) and hike to Mandara hut (2700m)

After breakfast, you will be picked from your lodge in Moshi and taken by road to Kilimanjaro National Park on the eastern entrance; Marangu Gate. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can commence and you will soon be hiking through the dense rainforest. We recommend you take rain gear as tropical showers are possible. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to see of some primates as you head to the Mandara Hut. After you rested from your first day of the hike, your guide can take you to the Maundi Crater where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kenyan interior.

 Day 3: From Mandara Hut(2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

The day begins with an early breakfast. Shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will reach the timberline and then enter the heath and moor zone. After Approximately 4 – 6 hours, the Horombo Hut will come into sight, standing at an altitude of 3700m. From the hut, you will have fantastic views overlooking Mawenzi, Kibo and the wide plains of the Maasai plains

Day 4: Trek from horombo hut (3700m) to mawenzi hut (4300m)

Today, our trail from Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Hut is a less-travelled, scenic route that turns off the main Marangu Route and heads east toward the Mawenzi volcanic cone. It crosses a high-altitude plateau known as “The Saddle”, a barren stretch of land lying between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

This stage is key for adjustment and sets the stage for the technical Mawenzi Peak climb.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Technical climb to Mawenzi peak (5149m) and return to Mawenzi hut

We begin the day with an early high-altitude climb at around 4 o’clock in the morning, gearing up for a roped technical climb. The climb will be led by certified technical climbing guides from tanzania, alongside experienced high-altitude guides from bujuku eco tours & travel, including our professional chef Guide.

This is a challenging, high-altitude climb over jagged volcanic ridges and steep faces, requiring: – a Helmet, Harness, Ropes, Personal carabiners which are highly recommended), Crampons, technical boots and gloves.

Note; Clients must rent or bring their own technical climbing equipment’s.

The summit of Mawenzi offers remarkable picturesque views of the Saddle below the towering Kibo cone to the west, and the Tanzanian and Kenyan plains beyond. After time for summit photos and celebration, you begin the descent back to Mawenzi Hut in the afternoon.

This is a highly rewarding day. The Summit success depends on route conditions, personal fitness and weather condition; safety is always out top tier priority.

Day 6: From Mawenzi Hut (4300m) ascend to Kibo Hut (4700m

Today, we leave the dramatic cliffs of Mawenzi and head west across the immense, open expanse known as ‘The Saddle’, a barren, high-altitude desert that lies between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The trail is gradual but exposed, with minimal vegetation, strong sun, and potentially cold winds. While the distance is not very long, the altitude makes this section physically demanding, so we advice to maintain a steady, slow pace to help with adaptation, even though the Mawenzi summit has given us good chance to attempt this easily.

This afternoon is reserved for rest, hydration, and a summit briefing with your guides.

Meal

 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: Ascend From Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

Today is the big day of the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and energetic. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb will slowly but steadily go upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point at 5681m at the crater rim of Kilimanjaro where the sun will slowly start to warm up the ground. You will have soon forgotten the cold night and after a further hike of about 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m a.s.l. On your return to Millenium camp, a hot meal awaits you at the Barafu camp followed by a 2-hours break before continuing back down to Millenium camp for an overnight.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 8: Descend from Millenium camp (3950m) to Mweka Gate (1640m)

Today is the final day of your Kilimanjaro quest. After you have had breakfast at Millennium Camp, you’ll begin a steady descent through the moorland and lush montane forest zones. The trail is well-established but can be slippery, especially in wet conditions, you are advised to have your trekking poles.

As you descend, the air becomes warmer and richer in oxygen, and you’ll see the reappearance of green vegetation, birds, and probably some monkeys.

In no time you will have reached at Mweka Gate, where you’ll check out of the park and bid farewell to your mountain crew members. Our company vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi for a well-deserved warm shower, rest, and celebration.

Dinner and overnight at Park view inn hotel, Kilemakyaro Mt Lodge or an Altenative lodge

Meals

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 9: Departure from Kilimanjaro national park

The day is left free to rest and relax after a long, challenging week of trekking. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home or continue to your next destination in Tanzania.