Kenya, Tanzania · Trekking

8 DAYS,7 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA RONGAI ROUTE

8 Days Pickup service provided in Kilimanjaro. to Drop-off service provided in Kilimanjaro. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Rongai Route
02 Trek through forest, moorland and alpine desert landscapes
03 Overnight in Moshi before and after the mountain climb
04 Enjoy views of Kibo, Mawenzi and the eastern ice fields
05 Built-in acclimatization time to support the ascent
06 Reach Gillman’s Point and continue toward Uhuru Peak
07 Experience a sunrise summit push by torchlight
08 Camping accommodation included on the mountain

Take on Africa’s highest mountain on an 8-day adventure via the Rongai Route, a scenic approach to Mount Kilimanjaro from the north. This trek leads you through changing landscapes including farmland, pine forest, moorland and alpine desert, with overnight stays in Moshi and on the mountain as you gradually ascend toward the summit.

Along the way, enjoy striking views of Kibo, Mawenzi and the eastern ice fields, with built-in acclimatization time before the final push. Summit night brings a challenging torchlit climb to Gillman’s Point and onward to Uhuru Peak, followed by a rewarding descent after an unforgettable high-altitude experience.

Summit night brings a challenging torchlit climb to Gillman’s Point and onward to Uhuru Peak, followed by a rewarding descent after an unforgettable high-altitude experience.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rongai, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

8 DAYS,7 NIGHTS MT KILIMANJARO CLIMB VIA RONGAI ROUTE

Day 1:Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport and we'll transfer you to Springlands Hotel/ Alternative Hotel in Moshi where you will overnight in preparation for your climb the next day.

Day 2:After breakfast we will transfer you to Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a small path those winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest., including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Columbus monkey.Most clients like to stay at SIMBA CAMPSITE but there is 1ST CAVE CAMSITE also. [3-4 hours walking]

Day 3: The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant scenarios near KIKELEWAor 2nd CAVES CAMPSITEwhere you will overnight. (3.600 m.) [6-7 hours walking]

Day 4: A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), . The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. Overnight at MAWENZI TURN HUT CAMPSITEor 3RD CAVE CAMPSITE [3-4 hours walking]

Day 5:We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School/KIBO CAMPSITE (4,750 m.) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [4-5 hours walking]

Day 6: We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. (5,896 m.),. Campsite at Horombo (HOROMBO CAMPSITE) (3,720 m.). [11-15 hours walking].

Day 7: A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route.[5-6 hours walking]. You will be transferred to Springlands Hotel or Alternative Hotel in Moshi for overnight.

Day 8:Departing day: You will be provided with the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

NAIROBI PICK UP OPTION AVAILABLE

The route