6 Days Onward to Mt Kilimanjaro via Rongai Route Hiking

Meals: Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Simba Camp Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Montane Forest On the first day of your adventure, you will depart from Moshi and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park's Rongai Gate. This picturesque entrance is surrounded by lush forests and offers a unique perspective of the mountain. After passing through the gate, you will begin your ascent to Simba Camp, which is located in the Montane Forest habitat. This section of the hike is relatively flat and offers breath taking views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you may encounter various wildlife such as monkeys, elephants, and antelopes. As you approach the camp, you will be greeted by the stunning sight of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

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

The hike from Simba Camp to Second Cave is an exciting part of the journey. The trail leads us through lush vegetation and scenic landscapes. We'll ascend steadily, gaining altitude as we go. The hike offers fantastic views of Kilimanjaro's slopes and surrounding wilderness. The Second Cave Campsite is a welcome sight, providing a comfortable resting spot amidst nature's beauty. With determination and awe-inspiring scenery, this leg of the hike is sure to leave lasting memories.

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Second Cave Campsite

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Third Cave Camp Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft Distance: 9km/5mi Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Today, we embark on the next leg of our journey as we continue from the Second Cave Camp to the Third Cave Camp. The trail takes us through the rugged and arid landscape of the semi-desert, where we can expect to see rocky outcroppings and sparse vegetation. The challenging terrain requires us to be well-prepared and to take our time as we make our way towards our overnight camp at Third Cave Camp.

Destination: Second Cave Camp To Third Cave Camp

Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Kibo Hut Camp Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft Distance: 5km/3mi Walking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert As we continue our ascent, we ascend to the Kibo Hut, located at the base of the Kibo crater wall. The views from the hut are breath taking, and we can see the vast expanse of the crater and the surrounding landscape. Today, we will take the time to rest and prepare ourselves for the final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The remainder of the day will be spent resting and preparing for the final push to the summit. We will go over our equipment, make sure we have everything we need, and do any last-minute preparations. We will also review our route and the challenges we may face as we make our way to the summit. It's important to be well-rested and prepared for this final leg of the journey.

Destination: Third Cave Camp To Kibo Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Horombo Hut Camp Elevation: 5895m/19,340ft to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down Habitat: Forest Today, we embark on the final leg of our journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, we will begin our ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. The hike will take us through the alpine desert habitat, where we can expect to see barren landscapes and sparse vegetation. The hike will be challenging, but with the help of our guides, we will make our way to the summit. Once we reach the summit, we will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and celebrate our accomplishment. After taking in the views, we will begin our descent to the Horombo Hut. The descent will take us through the forest habitat, where we can expect to see lush vegetation and wildlife. At the Horombo Hut, we will rest and have dinner

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

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

Meals: Breakfast Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Forest After breakfast, we will begin our descent from the Horombo Hut to the trailhead. The descent will take us through the forest habitat, where we can expect to see lush vegetation and wildlife. The descent will be faster and easier compared to the ascent, and we will arrive at the Mandara Hut. From there, we will continue our descent to the Marangu Gate, where we will sign out and meet our driver who will take us back to Moshi.