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7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

Mount Kilimanjaro(6N)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 2,500

$ 2,600

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Rongai Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to First Cave Camp (2,600m/8,400ft)
  • Elevation Gain: 760 meters (2,000 feet)
  • 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.
  • Enjoy lunch on the trail before continuing to the first campsite.
  • The Rongai route ascends via the less forested northern side of the mountain.
  • The Rongai Route is one of the least crowded routes on Kilimanjaro due to the long drive to the gate.
  • The Rongai trail is believed to offer the best chance of viewing wildlife.
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 meters (3,280 feet)
  • On day two, hike through Kilimanjaro's moorland.
  • The Rongai route is relatively short and steep, resulting in shorter hiking times.
  • During this day, enjoy views of Mawenzi Peak ahead.
  • Elevation Gain: 730 meters (2,390 feet)
  • This day is an acclimatization day, allowing you to hike in the morning and rest in the afternoon and evening.
  • The hike is relatively short but steep.
  • The Mawenzi Tarn campsite is located below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.
  • Day four is an acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn.
  • We advise hiking a bit higher on this day before returning to Mawenzi Tarn in the afternoon.
  • Elevation Gain: 420 meters / 1380 feet
  • 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, providing views of your final destination.
  • Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters (3,760 feet)
  • Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters (7,140 feet)
  • 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.
  • Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters (6,295 feet)
  • After breakfast, complete the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate.
  • Your final hike on Kilimanjaro is scenic, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest.
  • Be cautious during the descent, as the trail can be slippery.
  • Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to transport you back to Moshi/Arusha.
  • You will have the opportunity to purchase t-shirts and sodas at the gate.

Stay & Meal Details

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6 nights

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All Meals included

$2,600

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$2,500 /person

Package Policies

  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
  • Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Conservation fees (part of park fees)
  • Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
  • Rescue fees (part of park fees)
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • Kilimanjaro summit certificate
  • Tanzania Visa
  • International and domestic flights
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages

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  • In the event of cancellations, a written notice is required.
  • The deposit may be refunded, minus the following charges:
    • Charges for processed reservations
    • Cancellation fees imposed by hotels, campsites, lodges, special camp fees, and transporters
    • Any other relevant expenses
  • If cancellation is received within 25 to 30 days of the tour's commencement, a cancellation fee of 0% of the total land arrangements will be charged.
  • If cancellation is made within 7 to 10 days of commencement, a charge of 30% will apply.
  • We recommend purchasing full trip cancellation insurance.

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