We will register at Marangu Park Gate and then transfer (approximately 2½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. We will meet our porters before you begin your trek from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before climbing gently through a pine forest. The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 m altitude.

The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3,450 m) en-route, and reaching Kikelewa Cave at 3,600 meters. From here the views start to open up and you will see for yourself how huge a mountain Kili really is. We overnight at Third Cave Camp (Kikelewa Caves).

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

We cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,750 m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascending tomorrow.

We will rise around 23.30 hours and after some tea and biscuits. We will start our ascent. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5,150 m). We then zigzag up to Gillman's point (5,681 m), on the crater rim. This section is very steep with much stone scree and is the most demanding section of the route. From Gillman's Point we could encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it! Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long we can spend, taking photographs, before we descend back to Kibo Hut and then Horomobo where we will stay overnight. Later in the evening we enjoy our last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

After breakfast we continue our descent, passing Mandara Hut, down to the Marangu Gate where you will receive your summit certificates. A vehicle will meet you to drive you back to the Hotel.