Climb to the roof of Africa via the lesser-crowded Rongai route on a seven-day trek, starting and finishing in Moshi.
  • Trek Kilimanjaro via the Rongai route.
  • Look for colobus monkeys, maybe elephants and buffalos en route.
  • Ascend from rainforest to moorland with views of Eastern ice fields.
  • Hike beneath Mawenzi’s towering cliffs to Mawenzi Tarn.
  • Cross the lunar-like saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
  • Summit Uhuru Peak, passing Gillman’s Point at sunrise.
  • Descend through heathland and tropical rainforest to the park gate.
  • Search for giraffes, elephants, and hippos around Momella Lakes.
Stay at Weru Weru River Lodge in Moshi, with a swimming pool and garden views of Kilimanjaro, before and after the trek. On the mountain, camp at Simba, Second Cave, Kikelewa, Mawenzi Tarn Hut, Kibo and Horombo, with simple facilities including long-drop toilets, a mess tent and a portable toilet.