8-Day Rongai Route Mountain Kilimanjaro Trekking

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

Arrival and pickup from the Kilimanjaro Airport

After arrival at the Airport our guide will transfer you to the Hotel which is found on the foothill
of Mt. Kilimanjaro, after check in you will have tour briefing and equipment check if you will
miss some of them he will take you to rent the missing gears when everything clear you will take
a rest for next day adventure.
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

• Luxury hotel located near Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to kilimanjaro National Park

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get
permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a
wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track
then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of
wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
 Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
 Distance: 6km/4mi
 Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
 Habitat: Montane Forest
 Budget Lodging: Simba Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the
Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
 Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
 Distance: 6km/4mi
 Walking Time: 3-4 hours
 Habitat: Moorland
 Meals: FB
Budget Lodging: Second Cave Camp.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike second cave to Kikelewa cave

Head out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The
campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby.
 Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft
 Distance: 9km/5mi
 Walking Time: 2-3 hours
 Habitat: Semi-desert
 Budget Lodging: Kikelewa Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike kikelewa camp to Mawenzi Tarn

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation
behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, 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.

If you are spending an extra day on the mountain, you will camp for two nights here. You can
hike up and around Mawenzi for your acclimatization hike.

 Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft
 Distance: 6km/4mi
 Walking Time: 3-4 hours
 Habitat: Semi-desert
 Meals: FB
 Budget Lodging: Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hike to Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the
bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the
final ascent very early.
 Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
 Distance: 9km/5mi
 Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
 Meals: FB
 Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Camp to the summit and Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and
heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft).
Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are

unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends
and family.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be
very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the
most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an
optimistic attitude will get you there!
 Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
 Down to 3700m/12,200ft
 Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
 Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
 Meals: FB
 Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Horobo Hut to trail ahead and drive to Mosh

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue
descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it
can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be
plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1
hour).
 Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
 Distance: 20km/12.5mi
 Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
 Habitat: Forest
 Meals: B

NOTE: If you have extra time let us know we can arrange more activitie like Zanzibar beach
safari, Wildlife safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara, cultural tour and Kenya
safari.

Thank you for chosing us to take you around the beauty of Tanzania ‘’The land of Kilimanjaro,
Serengeti and Zanzibar”. “Karibu Tena” a Swahili word means “Welcome Again.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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