7 Days Rongai Route
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi
- Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania, a vibrant town located near Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Meet with Mr Andrew or Our representative for a briefing and equipment check.
- Spend the day resting, exploring Moshi, and preparing for your trek.
- Overnight stay in a hotel or lodge in Moshi.
Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,950m) to Simba Camp (2,650m)
- After breakfast, drive to the Rongai Gate.
- Complete registration formalities and meet the rest of the trekking crew.
- Begin trekking through the rainforest.
- Arrive at Simba Camp for dinner and overnight camping.
Day 2: Simba Camp (2,650m) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
- Wake up early for breakfast.
- Trek through the moorland, passing Second Cave along the way.
- Ascend steadily to Kikelewa Camp.
- Enjoy dinner and rest at the campsite.
Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
- Start the day with a hearty breakfast.
- Trek across the expansive moorland, with views of Mawenzi Peak.
- Arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, situated near a small lake.
- Rest and acclimatize at the campsite.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude.
- Take short hikes around the campsite to aid acclimatization.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- Rest and hydrate adequately.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m) to Kibo Hut (4,700m)
- Resume the trek towards Kibo Hut, the basecamp for the summit attempt.
- Trek across the lunar-like landscape of the Saddle.
- Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon.
- Rest and prepare for the summit push.
- Have an early dinner and try to rest before the summit attempt.
Day 6: Summit Attempt - Kibo Hut (4,700m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and descent to Horombo Hut (3,720m)
- Wake up around midnight for a light snack and preparation.
- Begin the ascent to Gilman’s Point under the stars.
- Continue towards Stella Point and finally reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, in time for sunrise.
- Take photos, celebrate, and enjoy the accomplishment.
- Descend back to Kibo Hut for breakfast and a short rest.
- Continue the descent to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,860m)
- Descend through the rainforest, enjoying the changing scenery.
- Arrive at Marangu Gate, where you’ll receive certificates for your Kilimanjaro climb.
- Say farewell to your trekking crew and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Enjoy a celebratory dinner and a well-deserved rest.
| People in Group | Price per Person |
| 1-2 Pax | Usd $2,150 |
| 3-5 People | Usd $2,050 |
| 6-8 People | Usd $1,890 |
| 9 and Above | Usd $1,700 |
INCLUDED
- Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
- Private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
- 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi before and after trek
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Park entry fees,
- Hut fees
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Government taxes
- Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
- Emergency first-aid kit
EXLUDED
- Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
- Travel insurance
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 100 for the entire trek to be shared in a group.
- Flights
- Laundry (Available at hotel)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $20/day/guide
- Cook: $15/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
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