An extra acclimatization day at Horombo Hut boosts summit success rates to over 80%.
Allows you to climb high and sleep low on Day 3 to naturally stimulate red blood cell production.
Stay in protected A-frame huts for the duration of the trek.
Offers a highly balanced, comfortable ascent pace on a classic route.
Trek through the beautiful lower rain forest zone. Quiet paths and fresh mountain air.
Hike through the heather and moorland zones, enjoying clear vistas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Hike up to Zebra Rocks or the Mawenzi Ridge (4,300m) for acclimatization before descending back to Horombo for a hot meal and rest.
Trek through the bleak alpine desert, passing the last water point on Kibo Saddle to reach Kibo Hut base.
Summit attempt begins at midnight. Scramble up the steep gravel scree to the rim at Gillman's and push to Uhuru Peak. Descend back to Kibo and Horombo.
Final descent through rain forest. Collect certificates at Marangu Gate, celebrate with the porter crew, and transfer back to Arusha.
The addition of the acclimatization day at Horombo Hut makes this route highly accessible to average hikers. The difficulty is moderate, and the success rate is around 80%. Normal cardio workouts and weekend hikes are sufficient preparation.
January-March and June-October. Huts make this route viable during the short wet season of November and long wet season of April-May.
The extra day spent at Horombo Hut allows your body to produce more red blood cells, matching the thinner air and significantly reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
With the acclimatization day included, our groups achieve an average success rate of 80% to 85%.
Yes, our mountain chefs prepare fresh, hot meals daily (carb-heavy for energy) and serve them in the communal dining halls of the huts.