Elevation (FT): 3700m/12200ft to 4700m/15500ft

Distance: 9km/5.5miles

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of the Kilimanjaro between the peaks of the Kibo and Mawenzi vegetation begins with upper health land but then disappear into ‘’moonscape’’. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.