Travel Type
Tour
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Tanzania
 

There is only one route over on the northeastern side of the mountain, Rongai, which is usually a five-night climb. This lesser-known track may not be quite as spectacular as the western routes, but it does usually have far lower traffic than the other five-night routes. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. It is generally considered to be the easiest of the quality routes on the mountain. Rongai is the best route for people who are looking for a decent quality experience and are perhaps not confident about your fitness.

Inclusions

7-night accommodation in double occupancy
19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Transfers to/from airport or Arusha
English-speaking mountain guide
Experienced cooks, guides and porters
Tents
Dining or mess tents, camping table and chairs

Exclusions

International air – E-Visa for Tanzania – Mountain gear – Sleeping bag – Items of a personal nature – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Insurance

1

DAY 1 ARUSHA · MOSHI

Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro.

Meals : Dinner

Accommodation : Moshi for 1 night

2

DAY 2 MOSHI · 1ST CAVES CAMP

Register at the Marangu park gate with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. 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 beautiful country. The first night’s camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 meters. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight at First Cave

3

DAY 3 1ST CAVES CAMP · KIKELELWA CAVE

The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en-route, and reaching Kikelelwa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight at Kikelelwa Cave camp

4

DAY 4 KIKELELWA CAVE · MAWENZI TARN CAMP

A 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.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight at at Mawenzi Tarn

5

DAY 5 MAWENZI TARN CAMP · KIBO HUT

Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins at midnight.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight at Kibo Camp

6

DAY 6 KIBO HUT · UHURU PEAK · HOROMBO HUT

You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. 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 scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kilimanjaro 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 can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will 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 well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight at Horombo hut

7

DAY 7 HOROMBO HUT · MOSHI

After breakfast descend through the lower heath section that quickly turns into rainforest. Your time on Kilimanjaro ends at Kibololoni Gate where you will be met and transferred back to a Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Moshi for 1 night

8

DAY 8 MOSHI · ARUSHA

After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Moshi

Park View Inn

1st Caves

1st Caves camp

Kikelelwa

Kikelelwa Cave camp

Mawenzi Tarn

Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Kibo

Kibo hut

Horombo

Horombo hut

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Land Package
Daily departuresStandard ClimbDeluxe Climb
DoubleSingleDoubleSingle
January 1st – December 31st, 20243839489950697129
January 1st – December 31st, 20253979507952497389
Extra Night 2024+469
Extra Night 2025+489
ITEMS INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED:STANDARD CLIMBS:DELUXE CLIMBS:
4 SEASON MOUNTAINEERING TENTSYESYES
COMFORTABLE MESS TENTSYESYES
FOAM CAMPING MATRESSESNOYES
CAMPING CHAIRSYESYES
CAMPING TABLESYESYES
HOT WATER BOTTLE FOR SLEEPING BAGNONO
PERSONAL PORTER FOR CARRYING DAY PACKSNONO
DRINKING WATER ON THE MOUNTAINYESYES
FOOD RESUPPLY (ONCE ON TREK)NOYES
SOLAR LIGHTING IN DINING TENTYESYES
SOLAR LIGHTING IN SLEEPING TENTNONO
KILIMANJARO MAP FOR EACH CLIENTNONO
DAILY HEALTH MONITORING (TWICE A DAY WITH AN OXIMETER)YESYES
GUIDES EXPERIENCED IN FIRST AID AND LIFE SAVING SKILLSYESYES
COOKS WHO FOR ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTSYESYES
PORTERSYESYES
OXYGEN CYLINDER (1 CYLINDER EVERY 4 PASSENGERS)NOYES
HYPERBARRIC PRESSURE BAG (1 EVERY 5 PASSENGERS)NOYES
CHEMICAL TOILET (1 EVERY 5 PASSENGERS)NOYES
FOOD DEPENDING ON THE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLIENTSYESYES
AED HEART SAVING MACHINENOYES
PARK FEESYESYES
HOT WATER FOR GETTING FRESH IN THE MORNING AND ONCE YOU REACH CAMPYESYES
ASSISTANT GUIDESYESYES
ALTITUDE SICKNESS CHECKLISTYESYES
FULL TRIP AND SAFETY BRIEFINGYESYES
FULLY STOCKED FIRST AID KITYESYES
WASH BASIN FOR EACH CLIMBER AT CAMPYESYES
THREE DELICIOUS AND HEARTY MEALS PER DAYYESYES
SNACKS UPON ARRIVAL IN CAMPYESYES
MOBILE PHONESYESYES
VHF RADIOSNOYES

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