8 DAYS,7 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA RONGAI ROUTE
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route is a thrilling, fun, exciting and beautiful experience, and I will guide you over the course of 6 days through fascinating African landscape, scenery and terrain, whilst taking plenty of time to admire the truly amazing views we will be exposed to, as well as hopefully encounter wild animals such as antelope, elephant and buffalo.
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain, standing at 5895m above sea level, and is located in Tanzania, with access from the North via Kenya. It is a very popular climbing location, with people from all over the world attempting to scale its summit every year.
Our journey begins at the Rongai Gate (1950m), with the first stretch being a trek up to 1st Caves Camp (2600m) through tall cornfields and pine forest.
The following 3 days are spent making our way to Kibo Hut (4700m) via Kikelewa Cave (3600m) and Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m), with highlights along the way including moorlands with exotic plants, a trek through an alpine desert and numerous jaw-dropping and breath-taking views of the mountains around us.
There will be in-built acclimatization time on every day leading up to the summit day to help prepare you for the difficulty of the high altitudes in the upper reaches of the mountain, which are extremely mentally and physically draining.
Day 5 is when we tackle the crowning glory of the trip, the summit, as we first head to Gillman’s Point (5681m) via a steep and rocky path at very high altitude, before we reach the glorious summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m), enabling us to look out over the African plains and feel like we’re on top of the world. You will definitely want pictures at this spot!
We finish our adventure on day 6 back at our starting point, thrilled and proud at having scaled this mighty peak.
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8 DAYS,7 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA RONGAI ROUTE
Day 1:Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport and we'll transfer you to Springlands Hotel/ Alternative Hotel in Moshi where you will overnight in preparation for your climb the next day. Day 2:After breakfast we will transfer you to Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a small path those winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest., including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Columbus monkey.Most clients like to stay at SIMBA CAMPSITE but there is 1ST CAVE CAMSITE also. [3-4 hours walking] Day 3: The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant scenarios near KIKELEWAor 2nd CAVES CAMPSITEwhere you will overnight. (3.600 m.) [6-7 hours walking] Day 4: A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), . The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. Overnight at MAWENZI TURN HUT CAMPSITEor 3RD CAVE CAMPSITE [3-4 hours walking] Day 5:We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School/KIBO CAMPSITE (4,750 m.) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [4-5 hours walking] Day 6: We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. (5,896 m.),. Campsite at Horombo (HOROMBO CAMPSITE) (3,720 m.). [11-15 hours walking]. Day 7: A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route.[5-6 hours walking]. You will be transferred to Springlands Hotel or Alternative Hotel in Moshi for overnight. Day 8:Departing day: You will be provided with the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport NAIROBI PICK UP OPTION AVAILABLE
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- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 07:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 12,707 per person
