Moshi to Rongai Gate to Simba Campsite

Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 1,387/915 m to 1,950 m to 2,750 m
• Distance: 7 km.
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
Enjoy an early breakfast before being transferred by vehicle through charming villages and coffee plantations on a 2-3 hour drive to Rongai Gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After registration and porter preparation, begin hiking on a broad path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes, eventually entering the montane forest. The trail ascends gently but steadily through a beautiful forest that is home to diverse wildlife. As the forest thins, arrive at Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530 ft) with stunning views over the Kenyan plains.

Simba Campsite to Kikelelwa Campsite

Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 2,750 m to 3,600 m
• Distance: 18 km.
• Hiking Time: 8-9 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
After an early breakfast, embark on a steady ascent to the second cave for a lunch break. Depart from the main trail and traverse the moorland on a smaller path towards the Mawenzi side peak, reaching Kikelewa Camp in a sheltered valley. Settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at Kikelewa Camp.

Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Turn Hut Campsite

Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 3,600 m to 4,330 m
• Distance: 3 km.
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-Desert
Following breakfast, tackle a short, steep climb up grassy slopes, rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views amidst the vast wilderness. Soon, leave the vegetation behind and arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, nestled in a spectacular cirque beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak. Continue to Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp, where you can admire the remarkable undried lake with no inlet or outlet. Enjoy lunch, rest, then dinner and an overnight stay at this camp.

Mawenzi Turn Hut Campsite to Kibo Huts Campsite

Mount Kilimanjaro - • Elevation: 4,330 m to 4,695 m
• Distance: 8 km.
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
After an early breakfast, cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Kibo Peak and Mawenzi Peak to reach Kibo Huts at the base of Kibo’s crater wall. Spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for the summit climb.

Summit Day! Kibo Huts Campsite to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts Campsite

Mount Kilimanjaro - Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
• Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down.
• Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
Awake at midnight for a light breakfast and prepare for the summit ascent. Aim to reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Depart for the peak at 12:00 AM, switchback up steep scree or snow, and arrive at Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 AM. Enjoy views of the legendary crater and its icecaps. After a 2-hour hike along the Kibo crater rim near the famous snows, reach Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak. Spend some time taking photos, depending on how you feel. After summit activities, descend back to Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, gather your equipment, and continue down, re-crossing the saddle to Horombo Huts. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo Camp.

Horombo Huts Camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi

Climbing Marangu Route - • Elevation: 3,690 m to 1,830 m to 1,387 m
• Distance: 18 km.
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
After a restful sleep, wake up for breakfast, pack up, and begin the descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Enjoy lunch here before continuing the triumphant journey down through lush forest to Marangu Park Gate. Sign out, then a vehicle will transport you back to the hotel, where it’s time for certificate presentation and celebration!

• Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks & First aid kit
• 2 nights of accommodation in Park View Inn Moshi (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All Fees and Taxes
• 4 Season mountain tents/Double layered Sleeping Mats/Mess tent (for dining)Mini camping chairs/Table
• Breakfast
• Return transportation from Moshi/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA)

• Gear for your climb/Items of personal nature /Visas /Flight/Travel Insurance
• Tips for guides, porters and cook
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $50$ for entire trek.

Embark on this breathtaking 6-day expedition up Kilimanjaro via the Rongai route, savouring stunning landscapes and untouched wildlife as you make your way to Africa’s apex. This visually captivating, least crowded, and relatively easy path provides the most serene acclimation transition compared to the southern routes, making it a perfect choice for both novice and seasoned trekkers. While your gear is carried by the porters, wholesome meals are prepared by the kitchen teams, and expert guides ensure your safety on this demanding but fulfilling journey. With spectacular panoramas and an overwhelming sense of achievement awaiting you, this is an adventure that you will always remember.

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