7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai

Experience on an unforgettable 7 day hiking adventure to summit Kilimanjaro via the scenic Rongai route Dont miss this beauty hike

Tour Highlights

Day 1
KILIMANJARO HIKING - RONGAI
Day 2
KILIMANJARO HIKE – CAVES
Day 3
HIKING KILIMANJARO – MAWENZI
Day 4
KILIMANJARO - MAWENZI
Day 5
KILIMANJARO - KIBO
Day 6
KILIMANJARO HIKING - HOROMBO
Day 7
KILIMANJARO – MARANGU GATE

Tour Features

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Duration 7 Days
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Main Tour Focus Mount Kilimanjaro
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Tour Type Private Tour
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Special For NIL
Before your journey

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Tour stylePrivate Tour
7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai is listed as a Private Tour. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.
ExperiencesMount Kilimanjaro
The experiences selected for 7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai are Mount Kilimanjaro. The itinerary describes when they take place.
Travel monthsAll year
7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.
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7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai
7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai

7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai

A 7-day ascent via Kilimanjaro's Eastern route offers a distinct journey. With a shorter forest zone, Mawenzi Tarn acclimatization, and descent via Marangu, it's a unique adventure to Uhuru Peak were you guide and group ogf team will escort you up sumit day.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: KILIMANJARO HIKING - RONGAI

KILIMANJARO HIKING - RONGAI

In the morning, the journey begins with a drive around Kilimanjaro to the Eastern side, reaching Nale Moru gate (Rongai gate) for registration pass. The hike leads through picturesque farmland, pine plantations, and into the captivating afromontane forest.

Destination:
Rongai Gate To Simba Camp
Overnight:
Simba Campsite
  public camp site
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro
Simba Campsite Kilimanjaro

Day 2: KILIMANJARO HIKE – CAVES

KILIMANJARO HIKE – CAVES

Ascent to Second Cave with views of the Eastern ice fields. After lunch leave main trail and head towards Mawenzi. Kikelewa caves campsite is in sheltered valley.

Destination:
Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp
Overnight:
Second Cave Campsite
  public camp site
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Second Cave Campsite kilimanjaro
Second Cave Campsite kilimanjaro
Second Cave Campsite kilimanjaro
Second Cave Campsite kilimanjaro
Second Cave Campsite kilimanjaro

Day 3: HIKING KILIMANJARO – MAWENZI

HIKING KILIMANJARO – MAWENZI

Hike up close to Mawenzi tarn located in a cirque beneath Mawenzi. In the afternoon you head out for an acclimatization walk with your guide

Destination:
Second Cave Camp To Third Cave Camp
Overnight:
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
  public camp site
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite

Day 4: KILIMANJARO - MAWENZI

KILIMANJARO - MAWENZI

Today is an acclimatization and rest day. Your guide takes you on a hike which normally lasts for around 4 hours. Also in this day it allow body to be family with the area

Destination:
Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp
Overnight:
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
  public camp site
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Mawenzi Turn Campsite

Day 5: KILIMANJARO - KIBO

KILIMANJARO - KIBO

Today you cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in the alpine desert zone. The camp is situated at 4700 meters. In the afternoon it is time to prepare mind set for the night ascent and then an early dinner and to bed for a few hours.

Destination:
Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp
Overnight:
Kibo Camp
  public camp site
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro
Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro
Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro
Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro
Kibo Camp Kilimanjaro

Day 6: KILIMANJARO HIKING - HOROMBO

KILIMANJARO HIKING - HOROMBO

Early in the morning start hike up to summit,we required to arrive in time for a dawn on the roof of Africa You ascend Kibo volcano via Gilman's point (5685m) which takes around 6 to 7 hours. It is then a further 11/2 to 2 hours to the summit and then descent to Kibo for refreshment and refuels and then continues down to Horombo camp.

Destination:
Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
Overnight:
Horombo Hut
  hut
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut

Day 7: KILIMANJARO – MARANGU GATE

KILIMANJARO – MARANGU GATE

The final section We will get hot brekfast and start descends to Marangu hut via Mandara hut to Marangu gate where you will get congratulation certificate for summit and provide few thanks to you team during hiking and after will be picked up and transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower

Destination:
Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

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    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  • ✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • ✓ All Taxes/VAT
  • ✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • ✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
  • ✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • ✓ Rescue fee
  • ✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen
  • Exclusions
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Bath towels
  •  Climbing gear
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
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    Tour Map

    Follow the journey from Start to End. Numbers show the order of destinations and arrows show the direction of travel. Lines connect approximate locations, not actual driving or flight paths.

    1. Start
    2. Rongai Gate ↗Day 1 · Open location search
    3. Simba Camp ↗Day 1, Day 2 · Open location search
    4. Second Cave Camp ↗Day 2, Day 3 · Open location search
    5. Third Cave Camp ↗Day 3 · Open location search
    6. Kikelelwa Camp ↗Day 4 · Open location search
    7. Mawenzi Turn Camp ↗Day 4, Day 5 · Open location search
    8. School Hut Camp ↗Day 5 · Open location search
    9. Kibo Hut ↗Day 6 · Open location search
    10. Day 6
    11. Horombo Hut ↗Day 6, Day 7 · Open location search
    12. Mandara Hut ↗Day 7 · Open location search
    13. Marangu Gate ↗Day 7 · Open location search
    14. End

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    7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai is listed as a Private Tour. See the itinerary for the arrangements for this package.

    What experiences does this package offer?

    The experiences selected for 7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai are Mount Kilimanjaro. The itinerary describes when they take place.

    When can I travel?

    7 Days Unforgettable Hiking to Summit Kilimanjaro Rongai is listed for travel throughout the year. Confirm availability for your preferred dates.

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