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08 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

Day by Day summary

  • Day 1: Arrive Moshi
  • Day 2: Moshi - Nalemuru Gate - Simba Camp
  • Day 3: Simba Camp - Kikelewa Camp
  • Day 4: Kikelewa Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Camp
  • Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp - School Hut Camp
  • Day 6: School Hut Camp - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
  • Day 7: Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate - Moshi
  • Day 8: Moshi - Depart

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Tailor-made itineraries- Mt Kilimanjaro!

Includes: Accommodation, An Expert Guide, Meals, Transport and more.

Package Cost :

Low Season from $ 1,885 pp sharing
Single Room Supplement to apply

Itinerary Details

08 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

The Rongai route is one of the easiest ascents to the peak. It has a well-defined path, which has been well set out where most obstacles have been modified to make it friendly. This is the best route to see wildlife. For this route, you don’t need any mountain climbing skills, but you must be fit. The treks start north of Marangu gate, near the Kenyan border. Porters will carry your personal items, equipments and supplies and a cook prepares your delicious meals.

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Day 1: Arrive Moshi

Arrive at appropriate Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver-guide, after greetings and double- check your bags will transfer you to Moshi/Arusha town (45 minutes’ drive). The briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment. Anything missing can be rented for you.

Accommodation: Arusha /Moshi Hotel

 

Day 2: Moshi - Nalemuru Gate - Simba Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's northern entrance: Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Simba Camp (2,625 m). Your trek this day will be moderate and take you through the coniferous forest up Kilimanjaro's northern slope. Remember not to hurry and always keep a comfortable pace. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you.

Change in Elevation: Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m) — Simba Camp (2,625 m)
Hiking distance: 8 km
Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Accommodation: Simba Camp

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at the Simba Camp/
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 3: Machame Camp- Shira Camp

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart from Simba Camp to start trekking towards your second high altitude camp: Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) where you can see Kibo Volcano at its finest (barring cloudy weather). This trekking is more physically demanding than the previous one, so once you are in the camp, full rest is recommended.
Change in Elevation: Simba Camp (2,625 m) — Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours

    • 2 night

    Dinner and overnight at the Kikilewa Camp
    Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of trekking to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated at the foot of Mawenzi Volcano, Kilimanjaro's second summit. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and a two-hour rest, after which there will be an acclimatization hike towards Mawenzi Volcano with a 200- meter gain in altitude, followed by a hike back down to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, where you will have dinner in the evening.
Change in Elevation: Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) — Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310 m)
Hiking distance: 6 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Tents

 

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp - School Hut Camp.

This day will be spent trekking towards School Hut Camp (4,715 m). The landscape will change significantly to give way to a rocky semidesert. The actual trekking is not very difficult; just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, we recommend you sleep well, avoid strenuous activity, and drink as much as you can, because that very night you will be ascending Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

Change in Elevation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310 m) — School Hut Camp (4,715 m)
Hiking distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours
Accommodation: School Hut Camp

 

Day 6: School Hut Camp - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut

Night departure from School Hut Camp (4,715 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking, each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Camp (3,720 m).

Change in Elevation: School Hut Camp (4,715 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Horombo Camp (3,720 m)
Hiking distance: 21 km
Hiking time: 12 - 14 hours

  • 2 night

Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut
Full Board Basis | Standard Room

 

Day 7: Horombo Huts - Marangu Gate - Moshi


You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro
National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent, the whole group will gather to
congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook.
Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a
transfer back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Camp (3,720 m) — Marangu Gate (1,860 m)
Hiking distance: 18 km
Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours

  • 1 night

Dinner and overnight at Arusha /Moshi Hotel
Bed and Breakfast | Standard Room

 

Day 8: Moshi - Depart

After breakfast at your hotel today you will depart to your nest destination.

Whats Included and Whats Not!!

Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Transport to & from the mountain ex Nairobi (Shuttle Bus)
  • Accommodation at Hotel – before and after climb on BB (2nights)
  • Three meals a day whilst on the mountain prepared by local chef.
  • Accommodation in the mountain (Tents)
  • Camping fees
  • All park entry fees
  • Certificate of achievement .
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Excludes

  • Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
  • Personal climbing gear - clothing’s & rucksack
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Beverages & mineral water
  • Items of personal nature.