7 Days Rongai Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp
1 stop
1
Mount Kilimanjaro
We begin our climb on this unpoint wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Simba Camp to Rongai Second Cave
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave, (3,450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After hot lunch we have a free time to rest at the camp or in the afternoon we can explore the surrounding area for acclimatization walk to Third Cave.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Rongai Second Cave to Kikelelwa Camp
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp (3679m) we reach in late afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight at the camp.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Turn
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
A Short but steep ascent to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m). Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn. The afternoon is free to help your acclimatization.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Mawenzi Turn hut to Kibo Hut
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today we cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and KiboHut (4700m), at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5,685 m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Kiko Hut is amazingly fast, and we stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Hotel
1 stop
7
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today we will descend past Mandara hut to Marangu Gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to Moshi in your hotel for dinner and overnight. (Alternative transferred to JRO for departure). Horombo hut to Marangu Gate
7 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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