Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Arrival transfers from KIA-Hotel We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Snow view hotel http://www.snowviewhotel.com/  

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Point (1996m) - Simba camp (2626m) Hiking time: 4 hours Distance: Approximately 6.7 km Habitat: Forest (Montane)   Cave camp - Rongai routeDepart from Moshi town and drive 45 minutes to the Marangu park gate for registration. From Marangu park gate we travel to Naro Moru, northeast Kilimanjaro, a further 68km and approximately 2 ½ hours on bad roads to the Rongai start point (1996m). Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful countryside. The first night's camp is at Simba Camp (2 626m). The camp facilities include a public toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut.  

Day 5: Kikelewa Cave (3679m) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m) Hiking time: 3 hours Distance: Approximately 3.7 km Habitat: Moorlands   Tarn hut - Rongai route 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 7: – summit attempt Kibo hut (4730m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3705m) Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo Distance: Approximately 5.4km ascent and 15 km descent   Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit After some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the 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 screen, requiring a great physical and mental effort. This is probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa.   Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it   Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo Hut. After a short rest at Kibo hot, you gather all the gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and a well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.  

Day 9: Departure transfers   Pick up from the hotel and transfer to KIA to say bye and welcome again.   https://www.eastafricatravelcompany.com/product/mt-kilimanjaro-6-days-rongai-route/