8 Days Rongai Route
Highlights
Day 1-8
- Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – drive to Moshi.
- Day 2: Trekking Nalemoru Gate 1,990 meter to Simba Camp 2,625 meter.
- Day 3: Trekking Simba Camp 2,625 meters to Kikelewa Camp 3,630 meters.
- Day 4: Trekking Kikelewa Camp 3,630 meters to Mawenzi Tarn Hut 4,310 meters.
- Day 5: Trekking Mawenzi Tarn Hut 4,310 meter to Kibo Hut 4,700 meter.
- Day 6: Trekking Kibo Hut 4,700 meter to Uhuru Peak 5,895 meter to Horombo Hut 3,720 meter.
- Day 7: Trekking Horombo Hut 3,720 meter to Marangu Gate 1,860 meter to Moshi.
- Day 8: Departure from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – drive to Moshi.
You will be met on time of your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport by our transferring drive who will you will welcome and escort you to the waiting vehicle then drive to Key’s Hotel in Moshi for the rest of the day your trek will start the next day morning.
The rest of the day will be spent at the pool relaxing at the hotel or explore the town of Moshi. Your mountain guide will meet you in the evening for briefing on the next morning trek.
Accommodation: Key’s Hotel.
Meal Plan: none.
Day 2: Trekking Nalemoru Gate 1,990 meter to Simba Camp 2,625 meter.
After breakfast you will be driven around Mt Kilimanjaro to its north-western side and after 3 to 4 hours, you will arrive at the Nalemoru Gate. After the registration process has been completed and your luggage has been divided between the porters, your adventure begins.
The path runs alongside mountain farmers’ fields and pine forests before it enters the sparse mountain forest zone, where black and white colobus monkeys can often be seen. After an approximate 3 to 4 hour hike, you will reach the Simba Camp where you will spend the night.
- AccomDistance: 6 Kilometers (4 Miles)
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Elevation: 1,990m/6,500ft to 2,625m/8,612ft
- Difficulty: Moderate difficulty
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
- modation: Simba Camp
- Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Trekking Simba Camp 2,625 meters to Kikelewa Camp 3,630 meters.
Today’s trek passes through the heather and moorland zones and the views of Mawenzi and the vast Kenyan steppes are nothing short of grand. You will have lunch at the Second Cave (3,450 m) and after a short break, you will cross the undulating terrain to Kikelewa Camp. This camp boasts incredible views and after a strenuous day’s climb, you can relax and take in its peaceful ambiance.
- Distance: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)
- Habitat: Heather and moorland zones
- Elevation: From 2,625 meters (8,612 feet) to 3,630 meters (11,910 feet)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp.
- Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 4: Trekking Kikelewa Camp 3,630 meters to Mawenzi Tarn Hut 4,310 meters.
The typical senecio vegetation will soon disappear and the scenery will become more barren with the occasional rock formations. In good weather, you can enjoy the breath-taking views of the Kibo and Mawenzi summits as well as Kenya’s savannah grasslands.
After passing a few more rock formations, you will arrive at the Mawenzi Hut. For many mountain climbers, it is the most atmospheric camp on the mountain.
- Distance: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)
- Habitat: Moorland and Alpine desert zones
- Elevation: From 3,630 meters (11,910 feet) to 4,310 meters (14,140 feet)
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
- Accommodation: Mawenzi Tern Hut.
- Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 5: Trekking Mawenzi Tarn Hut 4,310 meter to Kibo Hut 4,700 meter.
On a relatively easy path, today’s leg takes you over the Kibo Saddle. A lack of vegetation is characteristic for the landscape here as only a few types of grass and other plant species can survive in this dry area and thin air.
Just before today’s destination is reached, one last rock passage has to be conquered. Finally you will arrive at the School Hut, where you can relax and mentally prepare yourself for tomorrow’s summit stage.
- Distance: 8 kilometers (5.6 miles)
- Habitat: Alpine desert zone
- Elevation: From 4,310 meters (14,140 feet) to 4,700 meters (15,420 feet)
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Kibo Hut.
- Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 6: Trekking Kibo Hut 4,700 meter to Uhuru Peak 5,895 meter to Horombo Hut 3,720 meter.
The climb begins at around 00:00 h and after a 5 to 7 hour walk on frozen volcanic ash, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5,715 m) on the crater’s edge. The sun rays will warm you while you trek for another 1 to 2 hours until you reach Uhuru Peak and finally stand on “Africa’s Roof”.
The descent on the now thawed lava ash runs almost along the same route and you will arrive at the School Hut in the late morning. A warm meal will be served and after a well-deserved break, the descent continues to the Horombo Hut.
- Distance: 21 kilometers (13 miles)
- Habitat: Alpine desert, glacial valleys, and rocky terrain
- Elevation: Kibo Hut – 4,700 meters (15,420 feet), Uhuru Peak – 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Horombo Hut – 3,720 meters (12,200 feet)
- Difficulty: Strenuous
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 6 -8 hours to Uhuru Peak and 6-8 hours from Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
- Accommodation: Horombo Hut.
- Meal Plan: Full Board.
Day 7: Trekking Horombo Hut 3,720 meter to Marangu Gate 1,860 meter to Moshi.
After trekking for approximately 5 to 6 hours, you will have managed the easy descent and you will return to the Marangu Gate during the early afternoon.
You will say goodbye to your mountain crew and a short transfer will take you to Key’s Hotel for a long shower and relaxed day by the pool. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy at leisure and giving yourself a pat on the back for conquering the famous Kilimanjaro.
- Distance: 20 kilometers (12.5 miles)
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Elevation: 3,720 meters (12,200 feet) to 1,860 meters (6,100 feet)
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Hiking/Climbing Time: 5-6 hours
- Accommodation: Key’s Hotel
- Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 8: Departure from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport.
After breakfast, you will be transferred on time to Kilimanjaro Airport or alternatively, you can extend your trip in Tanzania and go on safari or Zanzibar.
Accommodation: none.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Included
- Nights accommodation before climbing
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- All Park fees & Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides’, Porters’, cook’s allowances
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Sleeping Mattress
Not Included
- Tanzania Visa ($50 per person on arrival )
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Tips and any items of personal nature
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb)
Included
- Nights accommodation before climbing
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- All Park fees & Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Guides’, Porters’, cook’s allowances
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Sleeping Mattress
Not Included
- Tanzania Visa ($50 per person on arrival )
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Tips and any items of personal nature
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb)
2023 & 2024 prices
| NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price pr. person | $1,076 | $629 | $448 | $413 | $373 | $347 |
Starting price per adult*
$5000
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