6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Rongai Route

Camping at Mt Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Uhuru Peak, Mount Kilimanjaro

Highlights

Admire the magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak

Summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

Camp at the savannah zone of Kibo hut

Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro

trekking, climbing, camping

Group Tour

6 Days

Hard

English

Description

Explore a newer territory through the Rongai Route, the only route approaching Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. Find the natural beauty as the route passes through remote wilderness areas before reaching the summit. Experience the incomparable natural beauty on this trek to Mount Kilimanjaro in just 6 days!

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft)
- After an early breakfast, drive to the Rongai Gate near the Kenya border.
- After registering at the gate, begin your climb to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa.
- During the first day, hike through forests where you may see and hear wildlife.
- Eat lunch on the trail before continuing to the first campsite. Rongai ascends via the less forested northern side of the mountain.
Elevation Gain: 760 meters, 2,000 feet
Day 2: Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft)
- During day two, hike through Kilimanjaro's moorland. The Rongai route is relatively short and steep, making for shorter hiking times.
- During this day, view Mawenzi Peak ahead.
Elevation Gain: 1,000 meters, 3,280 feet
Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft)
- Learn to acclimatise as you hike at the beginning of the day and rest in the afternoon and evening. The hike is relatively short but steep.
- Head to the Mawenzi Tarn campsite, situated below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.
Elevation Gain: 730 meters, 2,390 feet
Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft)
- Cross the lunar landscape of the saddle on this day to arrive at the final campsite. Kibo Camp is situated directly below the Kibo cone, giving you views of your final destination.
Elevation Gain: 420 meters/1380 feet
Day 5: Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)
- Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
- For the next six hours, hike by the light of your flashlight. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Gilman's Point.
- Note that the hike from Gilman's to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours.
- Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut.
Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet Elevation Loss: 2,175 meters, 7,140 feet
Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Moshi
- After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate.
- Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest.
- Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery.
- Head back to Moshi. You will be able to buy t-shirts and sodas at the gate.
Elevation Loss: 1,920 meters, 6,295 feet

What's Included

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi

2 nights of accommodation at Park view inn or Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate

Park entry fees

Camping fees

Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees

18% VAT on tour fees & services

4 Season mountain tents

Double layered Sleeping Mats

Friendly and professional, English-speaking Kilimanjaro mountain guides, cook and porters

3 hot meals daily while on the mountain

Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek

Hot water for washing

Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Government taxes

Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter

Emergency first-aid kit

What's Excluded

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb

Travel insurance

Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges of $ 70 for the entire trek

Flights

Laundry (Available at the hotel)

Personal items and toiletries

Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain

Know Before You Go

Required documents

A passport is required that is still valid for at least six months after the date of departure. A visa is required and costs approximately EUR 50.00 or USD 50,00 per person. The visa can be obtained at the Tanzania Embassy in your country or upon arrival at one of the international airports of Tanzania (not applicable to all nationalities). For a visa application in Tanzania, you do not need a photograph or a copy of a ticket, which are required by the embassies.

Money

The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling. You can take cash Euro's, Pounds or Dollars and exchange these at the airport or in your hotel or lodge for Tanzanian Shillings. In many locations like in your accommodation or in souvenir shops, people prefer payments in U.S. Dollars; you will get back your change in U.S. Dollars or Shilling mostly with a normal exchange rate. In most places, payments with a credit card are also welcome. In the bigger cities, there are also opportunities to get money through an ATM (cash machines), but when you are on safari, there is often no opportunity, and it is better to make arrangements in advance. When buying a souvenir in Tanzania, it is customary to bargain a good price with the seller.

Vaccinations

When you travel to Tanzania, there are no mandatory vaccinations, but you are urgently advised to get some of them.

DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio): If you are previously vaccinated (such as in childhood), it is sufficient to have one injection every 15 years. When this is not the case, you should get two DTP injections with at least an interval of four weeks before you leave and get the third one after six months. The duration of the protection is 15 years.

Yellow fever: At least 10 days before departure, the injection must be obtained. The duration of protection is 10 years. When you travel to multiple destinations in Africa, a stamp for proof of vaccination is mandatory.

Hepatitis A: one vaccination for hepatitis gives protection for a year and can best be obtained two weeks before departure. When another vaccination is administered after half a year of the first one, the protection lasts ten years.

It is also increasingly advised to include Hepatitis B on your vaccination list as well. Most of Tanzania is also considered a malaria area, and you can take various types of anti-malarial drugs for prevention. The recommendations may change, and it is important to speak to a specialist for the exact information that applies to you.

By far, the best way to prevent getting malaria is to make sure mosquitoes simply can not bite you. We recommend that you bring along a good anti-mosquito repellent with a high percentage of DEET. For the tours we organize, it is not necessary to bring a mosquito net with you unless specifically stated otherwise.

Communications

Internet: Tanzania is a country wherein many places Internet is available, and also in daily life using the web is integrated. At various accommodations, you can use a computer with the internet, but the speed may not always be what you are used to. When you are really on safari, you must keep in mind that you cannot often make use of the Internet. Mobile telephones: in Tanzania, there are 3 different networks (Safaricom, Zain and Orange), which together have created a pretty strong network. It is surprising that even in the Serengeti or in other remote areas you can be reached by mobile phone. However, if you travel to remote areas, do not count on an available network range. In and around cities you usually have excellent opportunities to make a mobile telephone call. When you arrive in Tanzania, you can buy a mobile sim card at the airport and make calls in East Africa for a good price.

International calls: when you want to make a call abroad during your visit to Tanzania, it can be pretty expensive, especially at the hotels. It is often a better idea to call with your own mobile phone.

Currency

The official Tanzanian currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. They have coins for 50, 100, and 1000 shillings; and notes for 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 shillings.

The US Dollar is widely used but may not be accepted in some establishments. It is also important to note that most businesses that do accept US currency will not do so if it is torn or wrinkled.

Notes must not be older than 2006, as local businesses will automatically reject these due to a past counterfeiting problem.

Safety

Tanzania is one of the safest countries in East Africa, but you never can be too careful when you’re on the road. While safari areas are generally very safe, the country is no stranger to criminal activity. Like any other country in the world, there is always some risk of theft.

It is advisable that you listen closely to your guide’s advice at all times, and that is especially true in some urban areas. Either leave your valuables (such as many electronics, credit cards, and documentation) behind in your hotel room’s safe or carry them with you in concealed inner pockets.

Don’t flaunt your valuables in public, as this may draw unwanted attention to you. Pickpockets are particularly active in heavily touristed areas, so it pays to be cautious when in cities and areas popular with tourists.

It is always a good idea to make copies of all of your important documents and keep them in your luggage.

Language

Tanzania has two official languages: Swahili and English. Swahili, which has its origins in Zanzibar, is the most commonly spoken language in both Tanzania and Kenya.

English is widely spoken; however , you may wish to bring along a Swahili to English phrasebook to give you access to the basics. The locals are always appreciative if you know a little bit of Swahili!

Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):

Guides: $20/day/guide

Cook: $15/day

Porter: $10/day/porter

Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Rongai Route

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft)

Day 2: Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft)

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft)

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft)

Day 5: Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Moshi

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6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Rongai Route

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Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft)

Day 2: Simba Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft)

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft)

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft)

Day 5: Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft)

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Moshi

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