Duration

7 Days 9 Nights

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Tanzania, United Republic of

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7Days Rongai Route

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Kilimanjaro climb Rongai route 7 days Itinerary
Pre-day arrival in Tanzania
Our Kilimanjaro adventure starts the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, You will be met by our staff at the airport and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post-trek to your hotel in Moshi from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa

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Day 1- Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m).
- Hiking Time: 3 – 4 Hours.
- Distance: About 8 Km.
- Habitat: Montana forest
Pick up from your hotel drive for two hours and a half to Marangu park gate for formalities registration after that transfer to the Rongai trailhead in about 3hours. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering a pine forest and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep but is rather a gentle hike through the beautiful country. The first night’s camp is at Simba camp, at about 2,600 meters. There are a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below samba camp.
Day 2 - Simba Camp –Second Cave
- Hiking Time 2 – 3hours
- Habitat: Moorland
Late Breakfast, enjoy the morning at Simba camp proceed with the hiking very slowly acclimatize your body until you reach the Second cave (3450M ) for hot lunch. Afternoon relaxes at the second cave with dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Second Tarn Cave (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m).
- Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours.
- Habitat: Moorlands.
After breakfast then continues up towards Kibo, reaching Kikelwa Caveat about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).
Day 4 - Kikelewa Cave (3600) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m).
- Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours.
- Habitat: Moorlands.
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
Day 5 - Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m).
- Hiking Time: 4 – 5 hours.
- Habitat: Alpine desert.
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 - Summit Attempt, Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m).
- Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru
- 6 hours to descend to Horombo.
- Distance: 6 km’s ascent – 21 km’s descent.
- Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
You will wake up around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. 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 made it. 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. The total time spent walking on this day is around almost 14 hours, . Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and well-earned sleep.
Day 7 - Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m).
- Hiking Time: 6 hours.
- Distance: About 27 Km.
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. Those climbers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi where your trekking tour ends with sweet memories.

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Price includes

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents:
Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
All Park fees
Rescue fees
2Night hotel in Moshi B&B
All meals while on the Mountain
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Crisis management and safety procedures
Fair and ethical treatment of porters

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• Tanzania Visa • Gratuity • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.) • Meals not listed above • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

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7Days Rongai Route

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Itinerary

Day 1- Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m).

Day 2 - Simba Camp –Second Cave

Day 3 - Second Tarn Cave (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m).

Day 4 - Kikelewa Cave (3600) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m).

Day 5 - Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m).

Day 6 - Summit Attempt, Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m).

Day 7 - Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m).

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