Extended Rongai with extra time for acclimatization. Remote and less crowded with excellent wildlife viewing and a high summit success rate.
Transfer from Moshi to Nalemoru Gate (2,000m). Begin trek through pristine rainforest on drier northern slope. Listen for birds and colobus monkeys. Arrive at Rongai Camp (2,600m) for lunch. Dinner at 6:30pm.
Exit rainforest into heath and moorland. Stunning views of Kibo and Kenya plains. Giant lobelias and groundsels. Arrive at Second Cave Camp (3,450m) for lunch. Afternoon acclimatization walk. Dinner at 6:30pm.
Easy walk through moorland. Panoramic views. Arrive at Kikelewa Camp (3,600m) for lunch. Afternoon acclimatization hike. Dinner at 6:30pm.
Climb through alpine desert. Stunning views of Mawenzi Peak. Arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m) for lunch. Afternoon acclimatization hike. Dinner at 6:30pm.
Trek across saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Hut (4,700m) for lunch. Rest and prepare for summit. Early dinner at 5pm. Sleep by 7pm.
SUMMIT DAY! Wake at 11:30pm. Begin climbing at midnight. Steep zigzag ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Watch sunrise at the top of Africa. Quick descent to Horombo Hut. Celebration lunch.
Final descent through changing vegetation zones. Arrive at Marangu Gate. Receive Kilimanjaro Certificate. Transfer to hotel.
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