Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Rongai Route
- Climbing the highest mountain in Africa ” The Roof Of Africa”.
- Rongai Scenic Route.
- 5 nights accommodation on the mountain & 1 night at Moshi town.
- Summiting Uhuru peak.
- Adventure hike on the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
- Mt. Kilimanjaro has three volcanic cones, Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo.
- Africa’s sunrise & sunset on the mountain.
- The scenery rain forest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and an arctic summit.
7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Rongai Route
Day Nairobi – Moshi
Depart Nairobi by eight o’clock a board a shuttle bus to Moshi arriving in the afternoon. After lunch we take a short within Moshi visiting the market; also the guide gets an opurtunity to brief you and check whether you have the right hiking equipment. Dinner and overnight at a budget hotel.
Day 2: First camp
Enjoy a full breakfast in your hotel before our 2- hour drive to Rongai park gate. From here we can begin our trek through rain forest to the first camp which is at an altitude of 2400m. The hike will take us about 2- 3 hours, during which we can stop for a picnic lunch before arriving at our camp where will have dinner and spend the night.
2- 3 Hours Hiking Time
Day 3: 2rd Cave
After breakfast we can begin to trek through scattered Savannah grassland towards the next camp at an altitude of 2850m, and will take us 3- 4 hours walking before we arrive in time lunch. We can have our dinner and spend the night here. If preferred, another option is to continue onto the 3rd Cave Camp after lunch which will take a total of 5- 6 hours, and then spend a whole day acclimatizing at this camp the next day.
3 – 4 Hours Hiking Time
Day 4: Kikelewa Camp
After breakfast we can set off on either a 2- 3 hour trek through alpine desert to arrive at the 3rd Cave Camp at an altitude of 3,800m, or we can take a 3-4hour trek to Kikelelwa camp, which is at the base of Mawenzi Peak, stopping for a picnic lunch on our way and arriving at our camp before dinner. From here the moorlands roll into alpine desert which is truly picturesque landscape.
3 – 4 Hours Hiking Time
Day 5: Kibo Hut
Take breakfast and continue with the climb through the Alpine forest up to the “Last Water Point” where you should fill your bottles. The peak is visible as you head to Kibo hut which is at 4703 meters above sea level. You might experience headaches at this altitude and the night is also very cold. Dinner and overnight at kibo hut.
15kms – 6 Hours Hiking Time
Day 6: Summit – Horombo Hut
Wake up at 0000hrs and have some biscuits and tea. Begin the ascend to Uhuru peak which is at 5895 meters above sea level. The first section of the On the Summit. trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillmans Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After a photo session descend to kibo hut (3 hours) and after a short rest descend further to Horombo hut (3 hours) for dinner and overnight.
27kms – 14 Hours Hiking Time
Day 7: Moshi
After breakfast descend to Marangu gate via Mandara hut where you will sing out and be awarded with Summit certificate. Those climbers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive gold certificates. Transfer to moshi and check in to your hotel where your Mount Kilimanjaro hiking Umbwe route. A hot shower and rest is most rewarding after conquring Kilimanjaro.
12kms – 7 Hours Hiking Time
End of services
- Mount Kilimanjaro Camping Equipment
- Transport to and from the base of the mountain.
- Fullboard Accommodation on the mountain.
- All Park Fees.
- Services of an english speaking guide, porters and a cook.
- Rescue fee in case of an emergency.
- H.F Radio Communication.
- Hiking Equipments.
- Visas.
- International Air Fares.
- Expenses of personal nature such as travel/baggage insurance,laundry, beverages, tips etc