7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Hike Tour

You will be picked up by the staff of Goshen Safaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Moshi. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Kilimanjaro white house hotel

Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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

You will be picked up by the staff of Goshen Safaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Moshi. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Kilimanjaro white house hotel

Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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

Hiking time: 4 hours •Distance: Approximately 6.7km •Habitat: Forest (Montane) We depart from Moshi town and drive 45mins. to Marangu park gate for registration. From there, we travel to Naro Moru, a further 68km and approximately 2 ½ hours on bad roads to the Rongai starting point (1996m). We begin our hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then we climb gently through a forest. The trail is not steep, but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful countryside. The first night’s camp is at Simba Camp (2626m). The camp facilities include a public toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Meals: B, L, D Accommodation: Simba Hut

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

  public camp site

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

Hiking time: 4 hours •Distance: Approximately 6.7km •Habitat: Forest (Montane) We depart from Moshi town and drive 45mins. to Marangu park gate for registration. From there, we travel to Naro Moru, a further 68km and approximately 2 ½ hours on bad roads to the Rongai starting point (1996m). We begin our hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then we climb gently through a forest. The trail is not steep, but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful countryside. The first night’s camp is at Simba Camp (2626m). The camp facilities include a public toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Meals: B, L, D Accommodation: Simba Hut

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

  public camp site

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

Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours •Distance: Approximately 11.8 km •Habitat: Moorlands We hike from Simba camp to Kibo (3482m). We arrive for lunch at First Caves. The distance is 5.8km. After lunch, we continue trekking until we reach Kikelewa Camp at about 3679m. Here you will have an amazing view including a stream of water below the cave. Meals: B, L, D Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Kikelelwa Campsite

  public camp site

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

Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours •Distance: Approximately 11.8 km •Habitat: Moorlands We hike from Simba camp to Kibo (3482m). We arrive for lunch at First Caves. The distance is 5.8km. After lunch, we continue trekking until we reach Kikelewa Camp at about 3679m. Here you will have an amazing view including a stream of water below the cave. Meals: B, L, D Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Kikelelwa Campsite

  public camp site

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

This day's hike will take you through the moorland and down to the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn. Along the way, you'll pass through the Kikelewa Caves, which offer a unique and fascinating glimpse into the geology of Kilimanjaro. The descent to Mawenzi Tarn will take you through a lush, green landscape dotted with wildflowers and offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Once you reach the tarn, you'll have the opportunity to relax and take in the tranquility of the area before making the ascent back to Kikelewa Camp. 3-4 hours for a hike

Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

  public camp site

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

This day's hike will take you through the moorland and down to the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn. Along the way, you'll pass through the Kikelewa Caves, which offer a unique and fascinating glimpse into the geology of Kilimanjaro. The descent to Mawenzi Tarn will take you through a lush, green landscape dotted with wildflowers and offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Once you reach the tarn, you'll have the opportunity to relax and take in the tranquility of the area before making the ascent back to Kikelewa Camp. 3-4 hours for a hike

Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

  public camp site

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

Hiking time: 5 hours •Distance: Approximately 9 km •Habitat: Alpine desert The journey from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut takes us through the arid landscape of the Alpine desert. The ascent begins early in the morning, and the trail takes us west towards the east side of Kibo. The route crosses the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, taking approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The day is spent resting and preparing for the final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The hut offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, and the surroundings are quiet and peaceful, making it an ideal place to acclimatize.

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

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

Hiking time: 5 hours •Distance: Approximately 9 km •Habitat: Alpine desert The journey from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut takes us through the arid landscape of the Alpine desert. The ascent begins early in the morning, and the trail takes us west towards the east side of Kibo. The route crosses the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, taking approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The day is spent resting and preparing for the final ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The hut offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, and the surroundings are quiet and peaceful, making it an ideal place to acclimatize.

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

  hut

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

Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak | 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo Distance: Approximately 5.4 km ascent and 15 km descent Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit This day will be the most challenging of the entire journey, as we aim to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. We will wake up at around 23h20, have some tea and biscuits, and begin our ascent. The first section of the trail leads to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), a good resting spot, before continuing to the rocky path that zigzags up to Gillman's Point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section of the trail is very steep, with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. From Gillman's Point, we will have a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape, including the ice-cap summit of Kilimanjaro. The final stretch takes us to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5895 meters above sea level. After spending some time at the summit to take in the breathtakin

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

  hut

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

Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak | 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo Distance: Approximately 5.4 km ascent and 15 km descent Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit This day will be the most challenging of the entire journey, as we aim to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. We will wake up at around 23h20, have some tea and biscuits, and begin our ascent. The first section of the trail leads to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), a good resting spot, before continuing to the rocky path that zigzags up to Gillman's Point (5681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section of the trail is very steep, with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. From Gillman's Point, we will have a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape, including the ice-cap summit of Kilimanjaro. The final stretch takes us to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5895 meters above sea level. After spending some time at the summit to take in the breathtakin

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

  hut

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

As we prepare to bid farewell to the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, we set off on our final descent from Horombo Hut. The trail takes us through the moorland and montane forest, offering a different perspective of the mountain. The descent is longer and less steep compared to the ascent, making it a relatively easy journey. After six hours of hiking, we arrive at Marangu Gate, where we can proudly showcase our hard-earned climbing certificates. Our guide will arrange for our transportation back to Moshi, where we can indulge in a well-deserved hot shower and a hearty meal.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water

As we prepare to bid farewell to the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, we set off on our final descent from Horombo Hut. The trail takes us through the moorland and montane forest, offering a different perspective of the mountain. The descent is longer and less steep compared to the ascent, making it a relatively easy journey. After six hours of hiking, we arrive at Marangu Gate, where we can proudly showcase our hard-earned climbing certificates. Our guide will arrange for our transportation back to Moshi, where we can indulge in a well-deserved hot shower and a hearty meal.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

  budget 2 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water