6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour via Rongai Route

Your journey begins with a drive to the Rongai Gate, the starting point of the Rongai Route. This gate is at an elevation of 1,950 meters, Trekking through the lush rainforest, you'll experience the region's unique flora and fauna, Your destination is the First Cave Camp, situated at 2,600 meters above sea level. This is your first overnight stop.

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Today's trek takes you through a change in terrain as you leave the rainforest and enter moorland then Passing by the Second Cave at 3,450 meters, you'll notice the landscape becoming more open and diverse .The day's trek ends at the Kikelewa Camp, located at 3,600 meters. This campsite offers expansive views of the surrounding area.

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Kikelelwa Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

As you continue, the landscape changes again into an alpine desert setting, characterized by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation, You'll climb to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, situated at 4,330 meters near the base of Mawenzi Peak, the second highest peak of Kilimanjaro. This campsite provides an opportunity to acclimatize and offers stunning views of the alpine desert.

Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

This day involves trekking towards Kibo Hut, situated at 4,703 meters. The terrain includes a saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Kibo Hut serves as the base for the final summit attempt, and you'll rest here to prepare for the summit push. The importance of getting a good night's sleep and proper hydration cannot be overstated as you gear up for the summit.

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

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The summit attempt starts in the early hours to reach the peak at sunrise. The trek involves steep scree slopes and rocky terrain. First, you'll aim for Gilman's Point at 5,681 meters on the crater rim. Then, you'll push on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 5,895 meters. After reaching the peak, you'll descend back to Kibo Hut for a brief rest before continuing to Horombo Hut, situated at 3,720 meters for overnight.

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

The final leg of the trek takes you back through the rainforest to the Marangu Gate at 1,860 meters, At the gate, you'll complete the necessary paperwork and receive your summit certificates as a symbol of your achievement. You'll be transported back to Moshi, where you can enjoy a celebratory dinner and relax after the challenging journey.