Accommodation

Accomodation is at the tented camps

Transport

Private Vehicle

Meals

Three meals per a day (breakfast,lunch& dinner) with mineral water

Others

Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Tents and sleeping mattresses Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles Rescue Fees Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Boiled water on the mountain All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain

Guide

Proffesional and experienced english guide

Not included:

Optional

-We can arrange 2 ways airport transfer for small additional costf -We can arrange 2 ways airport transfer for small additional costfost (before and after the trekking)

Insurance

The client cover his/her own insuarance policy

Flights

WE ARRANGE FLIGHTS UPON ON REQUEST

Others

Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Gear for your climb Items of personal nature Visas Emergency oxygen

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Day 1 Day 1: Moshi (1,400 M) – Rongai Gate (1950 M) – 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Moshi (1,400 M) – Rongai Gate (1950 M) – 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M

rekking time: 5 hours

Distance: approx. 8 km

Vegetation type: Montane Forest

The starting point of your Kilimanjaro trekking Rongai Route is at Park Gate of Marangu, then you will have a transport to the Rongai trail ahead (1,950 m). Normally, the transport is of about 3 hours to the Rongai gate. If time allows, a packed lunch can be taken at Nelemoru. This trial takes you along the cypress plantations and montane forest. You can possibly spot some colobus monkeys.

The path is ending at the 1st Cave camp (2,600 m) and it is gradual allows you to enjoy the surroundings. Porters & cook are moving faster so at the time you reach the camp you will find them waiting and already build up your tents. They might have even prepared popcorn for you and something hot to drink. At the camp you will get hot water to wash then changing clothes you have been trekking with, stay warm. Enjoy the camp environment waiting for dinner time. At night Mountain temperature may drop to a freezing point, be prepared.

Overnight at 1st Caves Camp (2,600 m) All meals include
Day 2 Day 2: 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M) – Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M) – Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 M)

Trekking time: 6 to 7 hours

Distance: 9 km

Vegetation type: Moorlands

From the 1st Caves Camp start your day with a light breakfast, then you will arrive at the moorland vegetation type enclosed in heather. This trail will lead you towards the second Cave Camp (3,450 m), the place where you will have lunch. After lunch and some rest you carry on up to the third Cave Campsite (3, 600 m), (Kikelelwa Cave) the alternative name. 6 Days trekking is the best as it gives enough time for acclimatization.

By the time you reach the Kikelelwa Cave , porters will have already prepared a tent for you, hot water to wash & coffee/tea and snacks (same procedure as per previous day). The camp is surrounded by a bunch of small caves in a valley a bit below saddle. After dinner you will go to sleep get prepared of crazy cold at night.

Overnight at Kikelelwa Cave also known as the 3rd Cave (3,600 m). All meals include.
Day 3 Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3,600 M) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3,600 M) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M)

Trekking time: 3 to 4 hours

Distance: approx. 6 km

Vegetation type: Moorland

Light breakfast before starting your 3rd day at Kikelelwa cave. Start your hiking day on an easy and moderate slope, you will notice changes on landscape and the pass now is becoming steeper and soon you will reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp at the altitude of 4,330 m.

This is a very remarkable campsite as it is in a hollow beneath the sharp peak of Mawenzi which is close to a small lake. Arriving at the camp same procedures will follow as previous days, soon hot lunch will be served followed by some relaxing hours. You can use this afternoon for resting and exploring the areas around the campsite.

You can have some walks to a number of ridges and towers in this area which will possibly offer a stunning view of Kibo. For a great acclimatization and for amazing views of Mawenzi this is the right place. Enjoy the magnificent sunset from you campsite then dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 m)
Day 4 Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M) – Kibo Hut (4,700 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M) – Kibo Hut (4,700 M)

We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School 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 5 Day 5: Summit Attempt. Kibo Hut (4,700 M) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 M) – Horombo Hut (3,720 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Summit Attempt. Kibo Hut (4,700 M) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 M) – Horombo Hut (3,720 M)

Kibo Hut (4,700 m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)

Trekking time: About 8 hours to Uhuru and 6 hours to Horombo

Vegetation type: Stone scree / ice-cap summit

Distance: approx. 6 km ascent and 21 km descent

The summit day on Rongai Route, the wake up time will be at around 23:00 to 23:30. Have some biscuit and tea before you start, you will firstly hiking through a very rough path with rocky passing Williams Point at an altitude of 5,000 m, Hans Meyer Cave at 5,150 m and Gillman’s Point at an altitude of 5,681 m situated on the crater rim.

To reach Hans Mayer Cave from Kibo hut you will need almost two and a half hours. Gillman’s Point is not that far from Hans Meyers Cave, it is in a distance of about an hour. To reach the summit from Gillman’s Point is about 1.5 hour walking distance.

The remaining of the climbing is normally covered with snow and a walking is along the rim of the crater all the way to Uhuru Peak. On the way to Uhuru Peak you will pass Stella Point stands at an altitude of 5,752 m; this point is where the other routes reach the rim. Now you are almost at the summit but might be very challenging. Congratulation you have made it to the roof of Africa via Rongai route 6 days of tough hiking.

At Uhuru Peak you should not expect to spend much time, few minutes will be enough in such an altitude, so you may expect to take some picture before starting your way down. Now it is the time for descent back to Kibo hut 4,700 where your lunch is to be served. From Kibo hut you need about 3 hours to reach Horombo hut 3,720 m. Arriving at the camp in the afternoon, get hot water to followed by coffee/tea with snacks, Change clothes & have a deep breath while relaxing waiting for dinner.

Overnight at Horombo Camp in luxurious beds. All meals included
Day 6 Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720 M) – Marangu Gate (1,980 M) – Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720 M) – Marangu Gate (1,980 M) – Moshi

Trekking time: 6 hours

Distance: approx. 27 km

Vegetation type: low alpine zone and Montana forest

After heavy breakfast at Horombo hut you are last day at Kilimanjaro will then start. Passing Mandara hut at an altitude of 2,700 on your way down to Marangu gate, here you will have a short break for lunch then proceed down to Marangu gate at (1,980 m)

At Marangu gate you will sign some of your details into a register book and you will be provided with a summit certificate, a green color certificate is for those who reached Gillman’s Point and a gold certificate (Big Diploma) for Uhuru Peak. Celebrations, singing & dancing including farewell & tipping session for the crew can be at Horombo hut in the morning or here when receiving certificate. At the time you reach the gate your driver will have already arrived and waiting to take you back to your hotel in moshi

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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route 6 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route 6 Days

Day 1: Moshi (1,400 M) – Rongai Gate (1950 M) – 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M

Day 2: 1St Caves Camp (2,600 M) – Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 M)

Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3,600 M) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M)

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 M) – Kibo Hut (4,700 M)

Day 5: Summit Attempt. Kibo Hut (4,700 M) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 M) – Horombo Hut (3,720 M)

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3,720 M) – Marangu Gate (1,980 M) – Moshi

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