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The journey
Embark on a remarkable 7-day journey to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route. This less crowded path offers stunning vistas and diverse terrain as you trek through forests, moorland, and the mountain's dramatic high-altitude landscapes. Along the way, you may encounter native wildlife, camp in breathtaking locations, and acclimatize for the final push to Uhuru Peak, standing atop Africa's highest mountain for an unforgettable achievement.
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
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You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi, where you can get your bearings before the hike. Your guides will provide detailed information about the trek and check your hiking gear.
Dinner and overnight at PANAMA GARDEN RESORT or a similar hotel in Moshi.
After an early breakfast in Moshi, head to Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border. After checking in at the gate, begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa.
On the first day, hike through the forests, where you can see and hear wildlife. Stop for lunch on the way before continuing to the first campsite.
Rongai climbs the less forested north side of the mountain. Due to the long drive to the gate, the Rongai Route is one of the less travelled routes on Kilimanjaro and is believed to offer the best chance of spotting wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
On the second day, hike across the moorland of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Rongai Route is relatively short and steep, which reduces hiking time.
You will also experience views of Mawenzi Peak during the day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
This is an acclimatization day, with a hike at the beginning of the day followed by rest in the afternoon and evening. The hike is relatively short but steep.
Mawenzi Tarn Campground is nestled below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
The fourth day is an acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn. We advise you to hike a little higher during the day before returning to Mawenzi Tarn in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
On this day, cross the moonscape of the saddle to reach the final campsite. Kibo Camp is located just below the Kibo cone, giving you a view of your final destination.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Walk by flashlight for the next six hours.
The ascent to the crater rim is the hardest part of the whole hike. The trail is very steep all the way to the crater rim at Gilman's Point.
The hike from Gilman's Point to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and not very difficult in terms of hiking. However, the altitude makes the hike long and tiring. The hike to the crater rim takes about two hours.
When you reach Uhuru, snap photos with your guide and group at the top before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, end the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your final trek on Kilimanjaro is stunning and passes through the Kilimanjaro cloud forest.
Watch your step as you descend, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will wait for you at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi/Arusha.
You can buy T-shirts and sodas at the gate.
Dinner and overnight at PANAMA GARDEN RESORT or a similar hotel in Moshi.
Where this trip takes you
Rongai Gate, Mawenzi Peak, Kibo Camp, Uhuru Peak
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Your 8 days finish where they began, in Moshi.
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