Rates as Per Person Sharing
OVERVIEW
Starts in Arusha, when you arrive on day 1 at your lodge. The climb begins at the remote, northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Kenyan border. We hike through a true wilderness area towards the jagged Mawenzi Peak, then cross a barren desert saddle, before climbing up Kibo’s eastern crater wall. The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent and is therefore preferred by those with little or no backpacking experience. However, it is equally enjoyable for even the most hardened trekkers. With only six days on the mountain and only 4.5 days before the summit climb, there is little time for altitude acclimatization. This route ascends quickly and steady. It is recommended for climbers who lack the time to spend more days on the mountain.Our trips begin and end at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport.
INCLUDED
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
EXCLUDED
- Climbing gear
- International flights (From/to home)
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Day 1: Arrival
Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet our representative and drive to Arusha for an overnight stay at Kibo Palace Hotel. Is today where we will find time to gather together for briefing and your guide will check your equipment if you have enough. He will advise you accordingly if there is something extra you may need to have and how to get it. In-case you forgot something we have a store of which you can rent at reasonable price.
Main Destination
Arusha
Meal Plan
Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Palace Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Nalemuru Gate – Simba Camp
We take a ride to Marangu to complete the necessary registration formalities, before transferring to Rongai. The climb begins from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Then, we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft).
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Simba Camp
Day 3: Simba Camp - Kikelelwa Camp
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave(11,300 ft) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley, decorated with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft).
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kikelelwa Camp
Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Camp
A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn(14,200 ft), 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.
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp - Kibo Camp
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent.
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Camp
Day 6: Kibo Camp - Summit - Horombo Camp
At 1 am, you will start the final and most demanding part of the climb by headlamp. You’ll plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). We will stop here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft). Along the way, you’ll pass close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast. After some refreshments, we will continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Hut
Day 7: Horombo Camp - Marangu Gate - Arusha
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through a lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), where we are transferred back to your lodge in Arusha.
Main Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Palace Hotel
