Kilimanjaro climb rongai route

About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · MoshiMoshi (1,400 m) – Rongai Gate (1950 m) – 1st Caves Camp (2,600 m

   Drive from Moshi to Rongai Gate, then trek through montane forest and cypress plantations for five hours to First Caves Camp. The gradual path offers chances to spot colobus monkeys, and porters will have your tent ready and dinner waiting when you arrive at 2,600m.

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   Day 2 · Second Caves Camp1st Caves Camp (2,600 m) – Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 m)

   Climb six to seven hours through moorland to Kikelelwa Cave at 3,600m, stopping en route at the second cave camp for lunch. Porters set up your tent and provide hot water and refreshments; the extra day on this route helps with acclimatisation.

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   Day 3 · Kikelewa CampKikelewa Cave (3,600 m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4,330 m)

   Short three to four hour trek from Kikelelwa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Camp at 4,330m. The camp sits in a hollow beneath Mawenzi's sharp peak near a small lake; spend the afternoon resting and exploring the dramatic moorland terrain.

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   Day 4 · Mawenzi Tarn CampMawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 m) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m)

   

   Cross the stark lunar landscape of the Saddle between the two peaks to reach Kibo Hut at 4,700m. Four to five hours walking; the rest of the day involves preparing mentally and physically for tomorrow's summit attempt with an early night.

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   Day 5 · Kibo HutsSummit Attempt. Kibo Hut (4,700 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

   

   Wake around 11pm for the summit push. Trek through rough, rocky terrain past Williams Point, Hans Meyer Cave and Gillman's Point on the crater rim, reaching Uhuru Peak at 5,895m after eight hours. Descend six hours to Horombo Hut, covering 21km down.

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   Day 6 · Horombo HutHorombo Hut (3,720 m) – Marangu gate (1,980 m) – Moshi

   Final six-hour descent from Horombo Hut past Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate, then transfer to Moshi. Register at the gate and collect your summit certificate—green for Gillman's Point, gold diploma for Uhuru Peak—followed by celebrations and crew tips.

What's included

• Guide: Proffesional and experienced english guide
• Meals: Three meals per a day (breakfast,lunch& dinner) with mineral water
• Activities: Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Tents and sleeping mattresses Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles Rescue Fees Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Boiled water on the mountain All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
• Transport: Private vehicle
• Accommodation: Accomodation is at the tented camps

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