6-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing via Rongaii Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nale Muru Gate – Simba Camp

Elevation: 1997m/6552ft to 2635m/8645ft

Altitude gained: 638m

Departing from Moshi a 4-5 hour drive will take you through the coffee plantations and village of Nale Muru to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead enjoy the beautiful wooded scenery, and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife you are likely to see. Simba camp sits near the first cave at the edge of the moorland zone with spectacular views of the plains of Kenya.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simba camp – second cave camp

Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3487m/11,440ft

Altitude gained: 852m

After a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, we continue along the moorland terrain on a consistent ascending path. You will catch some terrific views of Kibo and get your first glimpse of the ice fields on the eastern crater rim. The small shrubs of the moorland became thinner as you approved the second cave. Temperatures begin to drop.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second cave camp – Third cave camp

Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3936m/12,913ft

Altitude gained: 449m

After breakfast and packing, you continue your stead ascent, entering into the semi-desert terrain. This relatively short hiking day brings you closer to the easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their beauty. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Third cave camp- Kibo huts

Elevation: 3936m/12,913ft to 5174m/16975ft

Altitude gained: 1238m

As you depart early the semi-desert zone from the third cave early in the morning begin your trek into the alpine desert terrain for the remainder of your ascent. Today’s hike will take you just below the Kibo crater wall to the Kibo huts. At this point, you will merge with the Marangu route, which you will use to hike to the summit. You will prepare your clothing and equipment (replace batteries for headlamp and camera) before you go to bed by 7 pm and try to catch a few hours of rest before your summit attempt.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kibo huts – summit

Elevation: 5174m/16975ft to 5895m/19,341ft

Altitude gained: 721m

Descent to 3721m/12,208ft

Altitude lost: 2174m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction ascend through heavy scree towards Stella point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo huts – Marangu gate – Moshi

Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 1905m/6250ft

Altitude lost: 1816m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the mandara huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return to the Marangu park gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes).

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.