6 DAYS KILIMANJARO DOUBLE ROUTE BIKE TREK CLIMB UP VIA RONGAI ROUTE – RIDE DOWN VIA MARANGU ROUTE 2024

Upon arrival at Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your Burigi Chato Safaris guide who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi Tanzania (for budget hotels we recommend KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL). Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 6 days KILIMANJARO HIKING- CLIMB UP VIA RONGAI ROUTE AND RIDE DOWN VIA MARANGU ROUTE the next day.
DAY 0 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS->BED AND BREAKFAST
HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/ DOUBLE

We Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
• Budget Accommodations: Simba Camp

DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT AT SIMBA CAMP
CAMP
NAME OF THE CAMP->SIMBA CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->SIMBA
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave, (3,450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After hot lunch we have a free time to rest at the camp or in the afternoon we can explore the surrounding area for acclimatization walk to Third Cave. Simba Camp to Second Cave is 3-4 hours walking
• Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi
• Walking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Budget Accommodations: Second Cave Camp

DAY 2 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT SECOND CAVE CAMP
CAMP
NAME OF THE HUT->SECOND CAVE CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->SECOND CAVE
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

Today we continue our hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave. After breakfast and packing, you continue your stead ascent, entering into the semi-desert terrain. This relatively short hiking day brings you closer to the Easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their beauty. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness.
• Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft
• Distance: 9km/5mi
• Walking Time: 2-3 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Third Cave Camp


DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT KIKELEWA CAVE
CAMP
NAME OF THE CAMP->THIRD CAVE CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS-> FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->THIRD CAVE
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

Hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and a very early day! As you depart early the semi-desert zone from the Third Cave early in the morning and begin your trek into the Alpine Desert terrain for the remainder of your ascent. Today’s hike will take you just below the Kibo crater wall to the Kibo Huts. At this point, you will merge with the Marangu Route, which you will use to hike to the summit. You will prepare your clothing and equipment (replace batteries for headlamp and camera) before you go to bed by 7 PM and try to catch a few hours of rest before your summit attempt.
• Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Budget Accommodations: Kibo Camp


DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT MAWENZI TARN
CAMP
NAME OF THE CAMP->KIBO HUT CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS ->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->KIBO CAMP
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

At four am, you will be awakened by your guides to start the zigzag trek up long screen slop. After roughly two hours you should reach Hans Meyer’s Cave and from here the gradient gets steeper. Continue your climb for approximately another three hours to Gilman’s Point, you will take your bike from Porters and start riding to Uhuru peak, arriving at Uhuru peak spends some few minutes or take photos and then riding down to Stella Point. After lunch ride down to Horombo Arriving at Uhuru peak you will find your bike at the peak spends some few minutes and take photos, then ride down to Stella Point then Kibo hut for Lunch. After lunch ride down to Horombo Hut.
Today cycling from Uhuru to Kibo 30% to 40% Icecap vegetation and 15% to 20% is alpine desert and from Kibo to Horombo 100% “Alpine desert vegetation.
• Altitude: 4,700 m to 5,895 m (Hiking up)
• Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,700 m (Riding Down)
• Distance Covered: 4 km up / 14 km down
• Time to be used: 10 - 12 hrs (up & Down)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT
HUT
NAME OF THE HUT->HOROMBO
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
HUT LOCATION-> HOROMBO
ROOM TYPE-> SINGLE/DOUBLE

After breakfast, make your final riding down to Kilema gate across the alpine and the rainforest to Kilema gate, then you will be transferred to Marangu gate for check out. A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
• Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,700 m
• Distance Covered: 18km km down to kilema Gate
• Time to be used: 3 hrs
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
_THE END OF TREK_

DAY 7 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS ->BED AND BREAKFAST
HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
ROOM TYPE->DOUBLE