Guide

Our Kilimanjaro guides are very experienced, with most having climbed well over 150 times. They are professionals who confidentially know the mountain All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates.

Meals

The menu on Kilimanjaro is designed to ensure your food intake matches your level of exertion. It will provide you with a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables. When you are at altitude you could start to feel nauseous and your appetite may be suppressed, so the meals prepared at high altitude usually contain more carbohydrates and less protein to help you to digest your food. Your meals will be prepared by your cooks on Kilimanjaro and the food will be carried by your porters. A typical day’s menu will include the following: Breakfast Porridge Toast Pancakes Eggs Smoked sausages Fresh fruit (pinapple, melon or oranges) Tea / Coffee / hot chocolate Lunch Sandwiches Fresh fruit Hard boiled eggs Biscuits Fruit juice Dinner Soup Pasta / Rice / Potatoes Chicken / Beef Vegetables Salad Fresh fruit This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply letclick expedition know the food option that you prefer.

Accommodation

The tour include accomodation for two nights the night before the climb and the night after the climb in case you will have some extra more days that will be on your side Accommodation prior to the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room) Accommodation after the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room)

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by LonelyPlanet. You can check out the details here.

Flights

Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

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Day 1 Arrive In Kilimanjaro International Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your Hotel and Hotel is included, We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. The Kilimanjaro trekking begins and end at moshi.
Day 2 Moshi/Marangu To Rongai Gate (Nalemoru) To Simba Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Moshi/Marangu To Rongai Gate (Nalemoru) To Simba Camp

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nalemoru (about 4 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
Day 3 Simba Camp To Second Cave
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Simba Camp To Second Cave

Elevation: 2650m to 3450m, Distance: 6km, Walking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Moorland

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim
Day 4 Second Cave To Kikelewa Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Second Cave To Kikelewa Camp

Elevation: 3450m to 3600m, Distance: 9km, Walking Time: 2-3 hours, Habitat: Semi-desert,

Head out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby.
Day 5 Kikelewa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kikelewa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Hut

Elevation: 3600m to 4330m, Distance: 6km, Walking Time: 3-4 hours, Habitat: Semi-desert

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Turn, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

If you are spending an extra day on the mountain, you will camp for two nights here. You can hike up and around Mawenzi for your acclimatization hike.
Day 6 Mawenzi Turn Hut To Kibo Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mawenzi Turn Hut To Kibo Hut

Elevation: 4330m to 4750m, Distance: 9km, Hiking Time: 4-5 hours, Habitat: Alpine Desert

Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.
Day 7 Kibo Camp To Summit And Horombo Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kibo Camp To Summit And Horombo Hut

Elevation: 4700m to 5895m & down to 3700m, Distance: 6km up & 15km down, Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up & 15km down, Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (midnight about 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elevation 5700m). Continuing ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Day 8 Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate, To Moshi/Marangu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate, To Moshi/Marangu

Elevation: 3700m to 1700m, Distance: 20km, Hiking Time: 4-5 hours, Habitat: Forest

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your Hotel in Moshi/Marangu.

Today, you may opt to relax at the hotel or choose to extend your holiday by continue with safari (i.e Ngorongoro and Serengeti) but if not our driver will transfer you to the Airport to connect with your flight back home.
Day 9 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Rongai Route 9 Days Tanzania

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Rongai Route 9 Days Tanzania

Arrive In Kilimanjaro International Airport

Moshi/Marangu To Rongai Gate (Nalemoru) To Simba Camp

Simba Camp To Second Cave

Second Cave To Kikelewa Camp

Kikelewa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Hut

Mawenzi Turn Hut To Kibo Hut

Kibo Camp To Summit And Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate, To Moshi/Marangu

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