Rongai Route 7 Days

Day 1: Arusha to Rongai Gate (Nale Moru)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)
   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.
   Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
   Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2: Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp (3480m)
   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: 2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   3h · Admission ticket included
   2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)
   
   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

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)
   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 / 5mi
   Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
   We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
   Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
   Approx. time taken: 5 – 6 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   15h · Admission ticket included
   Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)
   Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
   Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
   Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
   The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Arusha . Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
   Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
   Approx. time taken: 8 hours
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included;

Pickup details

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at Arusha planet lodge (or alternative).

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness