Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL
Pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi / Marangu town, located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Moshi: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.

DAY 2
Rongai Gate (1,800 M/5,900 ft.) to First Cave Camp (2,600M /8,400 ft.).
Rongai Gate (1,800 M/5,900 ft.) to First Cave Camp (2,600M /8,400 ft.). After an early breakfast in Moshi, drive to the Rongai Gate near the Kenya border. After registering at the gate, begin your climb to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. During the first day, hike through forests where you may see and hear wildlife. Eat lunch on the trail before continuing to the first campsite, First Cave Camp, for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3
First Cave Camp (2,600 M/8,400 ft.) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 M/11,810 ft.).
During day two hike through Kilimanjaro’s moorland. The Rongai route is relatively short and steep, making for shorter hiking times. During this day, view Mawenzi Peak ahead.

DAY 4
Kikelewa Camp (3,600 M/11,810 ft.) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M/14,200 ft.)
This day is an acclimatization day, allowing you to hike at the beginning of the day and rest in the afternoon and evening. The hike is relatively short but steep. The Mawenzi Tarn campsite is situated below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.

DAY 5
Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day four is an acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn. We advise hiking a bit higher this day before returning to Mawenzi Tarn in the afternoon.

DAY 6
Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M/14,200 ft.) to Kibo Camp (4,750 M/15,580 ft.)
Cross the lunar landscape of the saddle on this day to arrive at the final campsite. Kibo Camp is situated directly below the Kibo cone, giving you views of your final destination.

DAY 7
Kibo Camp (4,750 M/15,580 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 M/19,340 ft.) to Horombo Hut (3,720 M/12,200 ft.)
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. For the next six hours, hike by the light of your flashlight. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Gilman’s Point. The hike from Gilman’s to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut.

DAY 8
Horombo Hut (3,720 M/12,200 ft.) to Marangu Gate (1,800 M/5,905 ft.)
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. The successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. From here you will be transferred to your hotel in Marangu or Moshi for dinner and overnight. Horombo hut to Marangu Gate. (6-7 hours walking).

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, proceed to your next destination.