Day 8
The Summit
Approximately 15-17 hours trekking
Today we will reach the 'Roof of Africa' as we trek to teh summit to encouter a magnificent sunrise.
We start just after midnight to embark on a very slow strenuous ascent up the steepest and most difficult part of the challenge to Gilman's Point, perched on the crater rim at an altitude of 5,685m (18,655ft). From here we will rest to watch the sun begin to rise and take in the stunning view. At this point everyone will qualify to have climbed Kilimanjaro so we can congratulate ourselves on a truly amazing achievement!
Those who wish to return to Kibo Hut can do so at this point, or there is an option to continue for a further two hours through snow and wind to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m (19,342ft) This can be extremely cold with temperatures dropping well below freezing. At the top we are treated to incredible views of hte world beneath us - on a clear day we may even see Mount Kenya.
Once rested we begin the gradual descent over difficult scree sections to Kibo Hut before continuing to Horomobo Hut to rest and spend the night.
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