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<li>Duration: 7 days</li>
<li>Category: Kilimanjaro trekking</li>
<li>Destination: Kilimanjaro via Rongai</li>
<li>Travel activity: Mountain Trekking</li>
<li>Major attractions: Africa’s highest mountain, Five vegetation zones</li>
<li>Tour guide languages: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian</li>
<li>Starting point: Moshi</li>
<li>Ending point: Moshi/Arusha</li>
<li>Recommended trekking packing list: hiking boots, fleece jacket, warm trekking socks, long sleeve shirts, hiking pants, waterproof gloves, day pack, sunglasses, digital camera and personal toiletries</li>
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Day 1 :

Day 1: Rongai Gate To Rongai Cave (2620 m)

•Pickup from your accommodations in Moshi and drive to Rongai gate for registration formalities•Transfer to the route’s starting point at 1950 m above sea level•Start climbing through corn fields leading to the rainforest •The rainforest hosts a variety of wildlife including white colobus monkey•The trail leads to Rongai cave in the evening•Set camp for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2 :

Day 2: Rongai Cave (2620 m) To Kikelewa Camp (3600 m)

•Trek through the rainforest into the moorland zone •The trail leads to Rongai’s second cave where you will break for lunch•Proceed walking to finally arrive at Kikelewa camp in the evening•Dinner and overnight stay at the camp

Day 3 :

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3600 m) To Mawenzi Tarn (4300m)

•Trek through the moorland zone into the alpine desert while noticing the vegetation change•Proceed with the steep climb to reach Mawenzi tarn in the afternoon in time for lunch•Take the rest of the day off resting for the next day

Day 4 :

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Acclimatization

•Acclimatization day to allow your body getting used to high altitude and lower oxygen levels•Hike steeply to Mawenzi ridge for spectacular view of Kibo and Mawenzi ahead•Return to the camp in the afternoon in time for lunch •Spend quality time recuperating for the next day•Dinner and sleep at the camp

Day 5 :

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn (4300m) To Kibo Hut (4700m)

•Trek through barren volcanic landscape to the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo•Arrive at Kibo hut around mid day where you will break for lunch•Get time to rest and take much water in preparation for the summit•It’s recommended to sleep early by 07:00 p.m

Day 6 :

Day 6: Summit Ascent At Uhuru Peak (5895 m)

•Wake up around 23:30 for a hot cup of coffee and putting on trekking gears •By midnight, transfer to the base of the mountain for the final summit attempt•Hike through the volcanic scree to reach Gilman’s point at 5700 m•Rest a while and make the final 1:30 hour round trip to Uhuru peak (Africa’s highest peak)•Get time for photographs while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa•After much celebrations and rest, start descending to reach Horombo hut in the evening•Dinner and overnight stay at the camp

Day 7 :

Day 7: Retrace To Marangu Gate Through Horombo

•Have breakfast and go for a short walk to finally reach Marangu gate•Upon arrival, show appreciation to the team by tipping them•Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reached Uhuru peak and green certificates for Gilman’s point hikers•Drive to Moshi/Arusha for much celebrations or a flight back home