Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 8 Days Tour

Package Overview

Enthusiasts eagerly anticipate embarking on trekking adventures whenever they find the time. It’s a popular activity that many people choose to indulge in during their vacations. If you’re contemplating a trek up Kilimanjaro, opt for a reputable route such as Rongai to experience a plethora of breathtaking views. Does the prospect of trekking along this route excite you? If so, delve into the detailed day-wise activities outlined below.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

  Our experts will escort you to the hotel in Moshi for dinner and breakfast, following our provided instructions. Later, there will be a meeting for the Kilimanjaro briefing and equipment check.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Rongai Gate to Simba Camp (3-4 hours walking)

  After breakfast, you’ll be transported from Moshi to Rongai Gate. Porters will assist with your belongings and guide you through the registration process. The trek begins, leading through a pine forest. Lunch break precedes the trek to Simba Camp at 2600m/8,530ft.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 3 : Simba Camp to Kikelewa Cave (6-7 hours)

  After breakfast, the journey continues to Kikelewa Cave at 3600m/11,811ft, passing the second cave at 3450m/11,318ft for lunch. Tents will be set up according to instructions, providing a camp for the night.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 4 : Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (3-4 hours)

  A shorter trek to Mawenzi Tarn Camp at 4330m/14,206ft offers views of various plants in the moorland. Dinner is served at your campsite.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut (5-7 hours)

  Following breakfast, ascend to Kibo Hut at 4700m/15,419ft in the Saddle. Early dinner is provided, allowing rest before the midnight summit attempt.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 6 : Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut (11-15 hours)

  After tea and biscuits, begin the summit ascent, passing Hans Meyer Cave and Gillman’s Point at 5685m/18,651ft. Snow-covered trails lead to Uhuru Peak at 5895m/19,340ft. Take photos and enjoy tea before descending to Barafu, then Kibo Hut for lunch and rest. Continue down to Horombo Hut at 3720m/12,204ft.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 7 : Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours)

  After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate at 1830m/6003ft. Hikers sign and receive certificates for summit completion before returning to Moshi, concluding the journey.

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 8 : Transfer back to the Airport.

  Transfer back to the Airport.

  • Themes Trekking

Inclusions

• Accommodations the night before and the night after the trek two nights in Moshi
• Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
• Professional, experienced, mountain guides
• All Park fees
• Entry fees, Rescue fees, camping fees or hut fees
• All meals while on the Mountain
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
• Transport to the gate on starting day and after the trek
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Private, portable chemical flush toilets
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Portable Summit Emergency Oxygen
• Kilimanjaro National park certificate for successful summit attempt
• Flying Doctor Service

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari before or after your climb, marangu village day tour, day trip to lake challa, etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature
• Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Arusha
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• https://www.serengeticlaritytanzania.com

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