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This Route is considered to be moderately difficult. During the wet season, this route is favored since there is less precipitation in the area – this allows for enjoyable, drier conditions.

Highlights

• Trek through the Rongai Route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
• Enjoy a hot lunch at the gate and a warm meal at the Kibo Hut
• Marvel at the immensity of the emerald canopy in the forest
• Spend the night at the Simba Campsite and the Kibo Hut
• Enjoy a relaxing evening and an early bedtime at the Kibo Hut

Description

Day 1: Rongai Gate / Nalemoru (1950m) to Simba Camp (2650m) (First Cave Camp) Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 6.5km Altitude Gain: 700m In the morning we will transport you from your hotel to the Rongai Gate. Park registration will be completed upon arriving and then we will proceed to the Nalemoru gate (Under 2km). You may encounter the striking Black and White Colobus or the adorable Bush Baby. We will arrive at the Simba Campsite where we will spend the night (2650m / 3-4 hours of hiking). Day 2: Simba Camp (2650m) to Second Caves Camp 3150m Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 4km Altitude Gain: 500m After a delicious breakfast, we will continue to move in the direction of the looming peak of Kibo to the Second Cave. We will venture on a gentle incline through the fuscous brown moorland and heather vegetation zones. Day 3: Second caves Camp (3150m) to Kikelewa Caves (3600m) Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 5km Altitude Gain: 450m The trek advances towards Kibo and we will begin after breakfast is served. We will venture through an exposed area of moorland and heather foliage to reach the Kikelewa Caves Camp. Your chances of viewing Kibo, which is shrouded in ghost-grey mist, are high. Day 4: Kikelewa Caves (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m) Walking Time: 3-4hrs Distance: 6km Altitude Gain: 370m We will travel to the Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,330m) after breakfast. We will traverse on a malachite-green slope. The chatter of the birds breaks the quiet of the world whilst clouds shaped as tufty pillows glide slowly across the sky. The parched fauna and flora of the moorland are temporarily banished as we travel through a region of wilderness. Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut (4700m) Walking Time: 4-5hrs Distance: 9km Altitude Gain: 370m The route gradually develops into a steeper, rockier trail as we further ourselves from the Mawenzi Tarn Hut. Traveling along the meek landscape of the ashen ‘Saddle’, an expansive lava stone ridge amid Mawenzi and Kibo, provides stunning views of the lofty peak of Kilimanjaro. Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m) Walking Time: 6-8hrs ascent, 5-6hrs Descent Distance: 5km ascent, 15km Descent Altitude Gain: 1195m Altitude Loss: 2195m We will depart from the huts shortly after midnight and undertake the most demanding day of the entire trek. Until we reach the beautiful Hans Meyer Cave the trail ensues an extended screed incline, at this stage, it adapts into a single-file zigzag. Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (1800m) to Hotel Walking Time: 5-6hrs Distance: 20km Altitude Loss: 1900m After enjoying an appetising breakfast we will circle past the Mandara Hut and through the magnificent rainforest before reaching the Marangu gate. You will receive your summit certificates for completing the 7-day Rongai Route and short festivities with your porters will occur. You will be transported to your hotel

Includes

All applicable park entry fees as per the program. Government taxes & local levies. Service of highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook Camping equipment’s like mountain tent, mattress etc. Accommodation Type: Camping Transport from the hotel to the park gate as from the park gate to the hotel. Meals on Full board (Unless listed as upgrade) on trek as indicated on the program Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section) Refreshments during the trek. Rescue fees, Emergency oxygen, Pulse oximeter, and First aid kit Guides and porters' accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority

Important Information

• This trek is physically demanding and requires a good level of fitness. Acclimatization days are included in the itinerary to help reduce the risk of altitude sickness. Travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking is highly recommended. Ensure you have the necessary vaccinations for travel to Tanzania. Visitors are advised to bring cash in Tanzanian Shillings for personal expenses as access to ATMs may be limited. A valid passport is required for entry into Tanzania. It's advisable to arrive at least one day before the trek starts to prepare and meet the team.

Easy cancellation

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