You will be transported for roughly from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi to the Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border. After registering at the entrance, we begin our journey into the forests, where we may see and hear animals. You could spot some lovely Colobus monkeys or, if you’re fortunate, elephants or buffalos along the way. Before going to the first campground, have lunch on the route. Rongai ascends the mountain through the less wooded northern side. Because of the lengthy journey to the gate, the Rongai Route is one of the least frequented routes on Kilimanjaro.
With spectacular views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim, the morning climb is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp, situated in the moorland zone.
We go on moorland, leaving the pine forest behind us, and ascend steadily. The crater rim of Kibo, the tallest of the three volcanoes that make up the mountain, offers stunning views over the Eastern Ice Fields. In order to reach the craggy peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro’s volcanoes, we will divert from the main track and go over moorland on a narrower path. Today, at 3630 metres, we will pitch our tent in the shady valley next to the Kikelewa Caves.
This morning, after a brief but strenuous climb over grassy hills, we were rewarded with a magnificent view of the Kenyan lowlands to the north. We leave the vegetation behind shortly before we get to Mawenzi Tarn Hut, which is situated just under the lofty cliffs of Mawenzi and provides breathtaking views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.
At Mawenzi Tarn, this is an acclimatisation day. You should ascend a little higher today before heading down to Mawenzi Tarn in the late afternoon.
We leave our encampment and go over the “saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo, a lunar desert. We arrive at this breathtaking location after a few hours of hiking, with Kilimanjaro’s peak in the distance and our road to the high camp spread out in front of us. After arriving at our camp, the rest of the day will be spent relaxing in anticipation of the last climb the following morning!
Start the last climb to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest peak, at midnight. Spend the next six hours hiking in the flashlight. The hardest portion of the whole walk is the rise to the crater rim.
It may be rather chilly and windy at this height and time of day. We continue our trek to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, bundling up against the cold and imagining the tremendous sense of accomplishment that awaits us at the top. We climbed through the night for several hours, stopping often for short breaks. One of the most amazing images you will ever see is the sunrise above Mawenzi Peak from close to Stella Point (18,900 feet). On the mountain, early risers may be greeted with a sunrise. The highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro, has been reached.
“Congratulations!” “One step at a time, you have now reached Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!”
As far as hikes go, the ascent from Gilman’s to Uhuru Peak is gentle and not too challenging. But the trek is lengthy and strenuous because of the altitude. The two-hour crater rim climb is rather short. Prior to starting the descent to Horombo Hut after reaching Uhuru, snap pictures of your guide and the group at the summit.
After one last step across a heath and moor zone, you will arrive at the Mandara Hut (2700 m), where a substantial meal is waiting for you. You will return to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate after a total of eight hours of trekking, and after shortly passing through the unique bush once again, you will be handed a summit certificate (at 1860 m). Be careful as you descend since the route could be slippery. Since you’re going today, it’s essential to tip your guides, chefs, and porters.
You say goodbye to your mountain guides and then take a short drive back to your accommodation in Moshi. When you get there, you may take a warm, relaxing shower and celebrate your accomplishment of climbing Kilimanjaro.
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