The third day is usually used for acclimatization. Therefore you stay at the Horombo Huts for two nights before continuing. The climb to the Zebra Rocks supports the body’s altitude acclimatization. It takes about an hour of quite a steep climb, with an average gradient of around 15.3% from approx. 3,731 to 4,041 meters in altitude. The climb is worth it: the rock formation really shows a unique zebra pattern and in good weather you enjoy great views. Of course it’s much quicker to go back.

Level of difficulty: Medium – due to the altitude.

Shoes, clothing, equipment: Even when the sun is shining, it stays cool during the day. A light windbreaker and a fleece jacket as a possible second layer are recommended here. You should also take an extra shirt with you so that you don’t get too cold during the break at the Zebra Rocks. In addition to a sun hat, a wool hat and scarf are also advisable, and possibly also light sports gloves. Important: don’t forget sunscreen!
Something to read is recommended for the rest of the day and the evening to pass the time. On the other hand, there may be exciting conversations, because those who have just returned from the summit also spend the night at the Horombo Huts.

Overnight stay at Mandara Huts: Just like before in small triangular huts, each with four beds on thin plastic-covered mattresses. The evenings and nights are getting cold.

Special extra: You spend your acclimatization day at the Horombo Huts. The one-hour climb to the Zebra Rocks is worth it (it’s quicker to go back), firstly to help with acclimatization and secondly because the rocks really have an impressive zebra pattern.

kjc-1 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Start to Zebra Rocks, usually as a hike on the 3rd day for altitude acclimatization – follow yellow arrows
> The Panos to look around Horombo Huts are at the end of the panoramic tour to the second stage {https://hikingtrailview.com/de/rennsteig-virtuelle-360-panoramatour/kilimandscharo-kilimanjaro-Marangu-Route-etappe-stage-2/} (link in pano)
> Also starting point for the 3rd stage {https://hikingtrailview.com/de/rennsteig-virtuelle-360-panoramatour/kilimandscharo-kilimanjaro-Marangu-Route-etappe-stage-3/} on the Marangu Route up to the summit of Kilimanjaro (link in pano)

kjc-2 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Steeper uphill, a bit rocky

kjc-3 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Keep to the right, more uphill, a bit rockier

kjc-5 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Less steep uphill, less rocky

kjc-8 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Somewhat stony, after a short stretch slightly downhill again more uphill

kjc-9 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Slightly downhill, more even

kjc-10 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> A little rockier and more uphill

kjc-11 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Leveler and almost flat

kjc-12 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> A little more uphill

kjc-13 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> A little rockier

kjc-16 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> Go left between the piles of stones

kjc-18 – Short hike to Zebra Rocks
> End of the hike on the acclimatization day
> Link to the 3rd stage {https://hikingtrailview.com/de/rennsteig-virtuelle-360-panoramatour/kilimandscharo-kilimanjaro-Marangu-Route-etappe-stage-3/} on the Marangu route to climb Kilimanjaro also in pano