| This route is a good alternative to the | | | | relatively difficult, passing through |
| Marangu route. It is probably the | | | | the forest and into the Moorland. After |
| easiest route for the first time climber | | | | this long climb, Overnight in tents at |
| and not as 'popular' as the heavily | | | | the cave, where dinner will be prepared |
| criticized Marangu route. This route | | | | for you. |
| uses small tents for accommodation on | | | | Day 4: Kibo Hut: Today continue |
| the mountain. Bellow is a typical | | | | ascending to Kibo Hut, which stands at |
| itinerary - I would recommend taking an | | | | 4,700m and takes about 3 - 4 hours. Rest |
| extra day to acclimatize making the | | | | early as the next part of the trek |
| whole experience more enjoyable and | | | | starts directly after midnight. The |
| increasing the chances of a successful | | | | evening will be spent at Kibo Hut, where |
| ascent. Ensure you pre-night climb is | | | | you will stay in the huts. |
| in Marangu village and not Moshi Town as | | | | Day 5: SUMMIT: Gilmans Point and |
| Marangu Village is close to the park | | | | Summit: This is the most difficult part |
| gate and a much higher altitude so as | | | | of the climb, beginning very early and |
| you sleep your body is already | | | | up to the steep point of Gilmans Point |
| acclimatizing. | | | | (5,681m). From here trek onto the |
| Day 1: Babylon Lodge: Transfer from | | | | crater rim to see the sun rise. This |
| Arusha/KIA airport to Babylon Lodge in | | | | part of the journey takes roughly 7 to 8 |
| the heart of Marangu Village for | | | | hours. Continue on to Uhuru Peak |
| overnight. | | | | (5,896mm) and then begin your descent |
| Day 2: First Cave: Today you transfer to | | | | back to Horombo Hut 4 - 7 hours. Dinner |
| Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, register | | | | and overnight at the Hut |
| and begin your assent of Kilimanjaro. | | | | Day 6: Final descent: The journey back |
| The days climb goes up to the first cave | | | | to the park gate will take 5 - 7 hours - |
| which is 1,800m. The climb will take 2 - | | | | depending on weather and speed of |
| 3 hours. This part of the climb passes | | | | decent. Collect your certificate, and |
| the Crop growing area of the mountain. | | | | back to Babylon Lodge. |
| Overnight and dinner at a tented camp. | | | | The climb is often combined with a |
| Day 3: Third Cave: Early in the morning, | | | | Serengeti Safari or maybe go to relax on |
| begin trekking beyond the second cave, | | | | the white beaches and swim in the clear |
| and on to the 3rd cave. This is at an | | | | warm waters of the Zanzibar |
| altitude of 3,800m and will take about 6 | | | | archipelago. |
| to 7 hours. The climb today is | | | | |