Embark on a 6-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Follow the Rongai Route, the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, and enjoy the stunning views of the mountain's glaciers and the surrounding landscape.

 

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

 

Day 2: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m) Drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests.

 

You may have a chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. The first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.

 

Day 3: Simba Camp (2626m) – Kikelewa Camp (3679m) Hike from Simba camp up towards Kibo till 3 482m for lunch at First Caves, a distance of 5.8km.

 

After lunch continue trekking until reaching Kikelewa Camp at about 3679 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain.

 

Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3679m) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4303m) A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.

 

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4303m) – Kibo Hut (4730m) After breakfast head west and continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight.

 

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3705m) Rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits shuffle off into the night. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot.

 

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m) After breakfast continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely.

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Day 8: Depart Tanzania The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

 

Includes

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi

2 nights of accommodation in Moshi

Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

Park entry fees

Camping fees

Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees

18% VAT on tour fees & services

Mountain tents

Sleeping Mats

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

Government taxes

Emergency first-aid kit

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb

Travel insurance

Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent ($80 for the entire trek)

Flights

Laundry (Available at hotel)

Personal items and toiletries

Tips for guides, porters and cook