Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 7 Days

Day 1: Drive to Rongai Gate (2000M) and climbing to Simba Camp (2600M)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   This morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m

Day 2: Simba Camp 3,500 M to first cave 3,600 M

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
   Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
   Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: First cave 2,600 M to Kikelewa camp 3,600 M

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Leaving the pine forest behind we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro's volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m
   Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
   Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hrs
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp 4,315 M

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization.
   Distance covered: 8km / 5km
   Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
   
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp 4703 M

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.

Day 6: Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak 5,895 M

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h
   You will wake up around 11:30pm, The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction – you madeit. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut for a short rest ten after you descent to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The descent to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent.

Day 7: Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates.
   
   You now drive back to Moshi at Park View Inn where your trekking tour ends

Pickup details

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO). Kilimanjaro Brothers staff will pick you up and transfer to Moshi town where you will spend the first night at a hotel. For those who will arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, will be picked up and get transferred by Riverside Shuttle bus to Moshi.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness