6-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Through Rongai Route

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

Hiking From Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

After the breakfast at the hotel, you will drive 98 km, 2 hours and 30 minutes to the Rongai (Nalemoru) gate (2000 meters) above the see level near the Kenya border. You will pass in the village that decorated with maize and potatoes farms until reaching the pine farms to the Rongai gate for necessary formalities and registrations in order to get climbing permit. There after, we begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife colobus monkey they are black with long caped white hair and floating white tail. 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. The first day is only a half-day walk. 3-4 hours walking. Forest.
Distance: 7km /5mi
Time: 3-4 hrs.
Elevation: 1997m/6552ft to 2635m/8645ft
Zone: Rainforest
Altitude gained: 638m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hiking from Simba Camp to Kikilewa Cave or Third Cave

In the morning the journey towards Kibo will resume. At the second ancient cave, an appetising hot lunch will be served. After lunch we will trek through a brief section of the barren dunes of the moorland and continue amid the heather vegetation zone which is studded with ethereal, enormous lobelias. There is a high possibility of viewing the breath-taking display of the Kibo peak and eastern ice fields. There is also a chance that we may spot jackals and the odd buffalo – there is no need to panic as your guide accompanies you at all times. Walking Time: 6-8 hours walking. Altitude: 3600m. After reaching the Kikilewa cave our professional team will have already prepared tents and hot water for washing, coffee and snacks and they prepare hot dinner. After getting hot dinner you are recommended to rest in order to get ready for tomorrow hiking.
Distance: 5.8km/3.6mi
Time: 5-6hrs
Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3487m/11,440ft
Zone: Moorland
Altitude gained: 852m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hiking From Kikilewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp

A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4330m.), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. Zone: Low Alpine Zone (3-5 hours walking) Altitude: 4,330m. If interested in the evening you will acclimatize to Mawenzi volcano 200 m / 656 ft and back to Mawenzi Tarn Hut campsite for hot dinner and getting rest for the tomorrow hiking.
Distance: 5km
Time: 4-5hrs
Elevation: 4330 meters
Zone: Low Alpine
Altitude gained: 449m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hiking From Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

Early in the morning after breakfast you will start hiking to Kibo Hut, in this hiking day you will pass into alpine desert furnishing with some hardly grasses and occasionally everlasting flowers. Hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall Altitude 47730m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night. After reaching Kibo Hut our professional team well be already prepared hot meals, hot water for washing, coffee and snacks therefore you advised to take it and having enough time to rest in order to generate enough knowledge for last summit. In the evening your guide will provide a briefly information about summiting day, routes, possible challenges and risks and what to do. This information provides a vital role to keep you attention before starting the last ascending in Kilimanjaro National Park.
Distance: 6.7km/4.2mi
Time: 4-5hrs
Elevation: 47730 meters
Zone: Alpine desert
Altitude gained: 1238m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

Rise and shine for an extraordinary day! You'll begin your ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at midnight. Begin the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 23:30 pm. Proceed very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5685m,18,650ft) Rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hours round trip to Uhuru Peak, passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. Then descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo Hut Camp 3,720 m for overnight stay.
Distance kibo to summit: 4km /2.5 mi. Time: 5-7hrs
Distance from summit to Horombo huts: 15.75km /9.8mi. Time: 5-6hrs
Elevation: 5174m/16975ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Zone: Glaciers
Altitude gained: 721m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Descent From Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate to Hotel

Exit to Kilimanjaro Mountain through walking in the tropical rainforest till reaching Marangu gate whereby you will descent in a peaceful way accompanied by beautiful bird songs in their natural habitat. After reaching Marangu gate our car will be there to wait you for transfer hence you will receive a certificate of appreciation first to congratulate you for the great commitment in climbing Kilimanjaro the first highest mountain in Africa continent and first free-standing mountain in the world. There after receiving a certificate followed by transfer to the Moshi passing through banana and coffee farms in Marangu zones for a certificate and summit party ceremony Descend past Mandara huts to Marangu National Park gate, successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. Horombo Hut Camp to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking) Zone: Rainforest. Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Time: 6-7hrs
Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 1905m/6250ft
Zone: Rainforest
Altitude lost: 1816m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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