Also known as the Nalemoru Route, this route, like Marangu Route is nicknamed ‘Coca Cola Route’ local wildlife here are greater than any other routes. Troops of colobus monkeys, elephant droppings, buffalo dung etc.<\/p> \n
1st Day<\/p> \n
Nalemuru Gate (1950 m) – First Camp\u00a0 – Sekimba\u00a0 camp (2700 m)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours<\/p> \n
Distance: 8 km<\/p> \n
Habitat: Cypress plantations and heather<\/p> \n
Having registered with the park authorities, climb start through pine forest where Colobus monkeys can be viewed. Overnight will be at Sekimba camp 2700 m.<\/p> \n
2nd Day<\/p> \n
Sekimba Camp – Kikelelwa Camp (3600 m)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time: 5 – 6 hours<\/p> \n
Distance: 6 km<\/p> \n
Habitat: Heather and Erica<\/p> \n
Lunch will be taken at second cave 3300m. The path will take abrupt South – easterly turn directly towards the jagged peak Mawenzi. Since the second cave you have walked about 3 km, but have gained just 150 m altitude. Overnight at Kikelelwa Camp (3600 m).<\/p> \n
3rd Day<\/p> \n
Kikelwa Camp – Mawenzu Tarn Hut Camp (4330 m)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time: 3 – 4 Hours<\/p> \n
Distance: 5 km<\/p> \n
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4th Day<\/p> \n
Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp\u00a0 – Kibo Hut Camp (4703 m)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time: 5 – 6 Hours<\/p> \n
Distance: 8 km<\/p> \n
Habitat: Desert<\/p> \n
You kike to Kibo Hut Campsite 4703 m. This is a simple day that culminates with you being in a position to tackle the final summit bid. Little additional height is gained as your forge across the lunarlike saddle landscape between Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak, allowing you to prepare physically and psychologically for the challenge ahead. The rest of the day is spent resting and preparation for the ascent starting at midnight.<\/p> \n
5th Day<\/p> \n
Kibo Hut Campsite – Horombo Hut Campsite (3720 m) (Summit Day)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time:\u00a0 11 – 15 hours<\/p> \n
Distance: 3.5 Km<\/p> \n
After a short night and hot drink, the final ascend starts at about mid-night. The path heads through gradually steeper getting sreed to the Gilman’s point (5685 m) where you can watch the sunrise and the magnificent ice fields. After a short break, you now proceed around the crater rim to the Uhuru Peak (5895 m) reaching there at about 08.00 am. After your summit photo, you then descent to Kibo Hut Campsite for lunch before dropping to Horombo Hut Campsite (3720 m) where the night will be spent.<\/p> \n
6th Day<\/p> \n
Horombo Huts Campsite – Marangu Gate (1800 m)<\/p> \n
Hiking Time: 6 hours<\/p> \n
habitat: Forest<\/p> \n
An easy descend to Marangu Gate (1800 m) via Mandara Huts 2700 m where you will take your lunch, transfer to Moshi<\/p> \n
Equipement needed which you can hire if you don’t have:<\/p> \n
– Sleeping Bag<\/p> \n
– Mountain Poles<\/p> \n
– Warm Gloves<\/p> \n
– Gaiters<\/p> \n
– Balaclava<\/p> \n
– Water Bottles<\/p> \n
– Head Torch<\/p> \n
– Rain Mac \/ Poncho<\/p> \n
– Warm Jacket<\/p> \n
– Warm Trousers<\/p> \n
– Sunglasses<\/p> \n
– Day Pack<\/p> \n
– Mountain Boots<\/p> \n
– Scarves<\/p> \n
– Pair of Socks<\/p> \n
Do not forget to Tip Guides, Cooks and Porters.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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