Climb Mt.Kilimanjaro 6 Days Rongai Route Overview.

DAY-1 : MOSHI TOWN TO RONGAI GATE TO SIMBA CAMP.

Starting elevation 900m Moshi Town
Ending elevation 1850m Rongai Gate
Altitude gain 950m
Driving distance 90kms
Driving hours 2-3 Hours

In the morning after breakfast you will departure Moshi and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai gate, home to the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro 5895m. After we arrived at the Rongai Gate you will make the registration, ready to get in Kilimanjaro.

Here it will take a little bit time before the team of Guides, Chefs and Porters, start trekking, because they have to sort out each and everything to be used to Kilimanjaro for hole days seven days Rongai route. NB it will be also the good time to have your lunch out there before we start our trekking to Kilimanjaro first day.

The average maximum time is 0ne hour-2 hours depend to the number of tourist , in that day and thereafter we will call you ready to go and starting to realize the climbers dream way up to stand at the highest point of Africa (UHURU PEAK 5895M.)

RONGAI GATE TO SIMBA CAMP

Starting elevation 1850m Rongai gate starting point
. Ending elevation 2750m Simba Camp
Altitude gain today 770m
Trekking distance 7kms
Walking hours 3-4 hours
Overnight hut Simba Camp
Elevation Zone Rainforest/MontaneForest

Soon once the team and registration is ready for the hiking, we will start our trekking through Rongai route crossing over the thick forest of pine plantations then we will start our natural rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, Columbus monkeys and the appearance of flowers such as impatiens kilimanjari and impatiens pseudo viola introduce some bright colors to the scenery.

There is a possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a, muddy and slippery experience so gaiters and trekking poles will be helpful. Shorts and t-shirts should be sufficient, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handy. Note that; the possibility to see the big animal such as buffalo is high, if not in the walking may be later during evening or night time After get in Simba camp the team will prepare hot drinks such as coffee, tea, and chocolate drinks warm up your body and then waiting for the dinner.

DAY-2 : SIMBA CAMP TO SECOND CAVE CAMP

Starting elevation 2620m Simba Camp
Ending elevation 3450m Second Cave Camp
Altitude gain today 830 m
Trekking distance 7kms
Walking hours 4-5 hours
Overnight hut Second Camp
Elevation Zone Moorland and Alpine zone

Today our walk is easy and sill will be possible to found the big animal too such as buffalo , Eland and others . You will cross a grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations, will allows great views of the kibo peak 5895m and Mawenzi peak 5151m. The ever changing landscape will again surprise you with a different terrain.

Tourist will also pass the big Senecieo Kilimanjari that can grow more than 9 meters in high and other more strange plants like lobelia, gladiolas and wild protea kilimanjari, From the Second cave camp, we will be above the clouds, you will be rewarded with best views of the Kenyan side and beautiful landscape. This is a easy day meant for acclimatization, that will increase your chance to conger the highest point of Africa UHURU PEAK 5895M .

DAY-3 : SECOND CAVE CAMP TO THIRD CAVE CAMP

Starting elevation 3450m Second Cave Camp
Ending elevation 3950m Third Cave Camp,
Altitude gain today 500 m
Trekking distance 4.5kms
Walking hours 2-3 hours
Overnight hut Third Cave Camp
Elevation Zone Moorland and Alpine zone and alpine desert

Today our walk is the easiest day and relaxing walking in your trek, do not forget that still we will be able to see the big animal too such as buffalo , Eland and others . we will keep moving up crossing a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations, that allows great views of the kibo peak 5895m and Mawenzi peak 5151m.

From the third cave camp, we will be above the clouds; you will be rewarded with best views of the Kenyan side and beautiful landscape. This is easy day real meant for acclimatization, that will increase your chance to conger the highest point of Africa UHURU PEAK 5895M

DAY-4 : THIRD CAVE CAMP TO KIBO HUT

Starting elevation 3950m Third Cave Camp
Ending elevation 4720m Kibo Hut
Altitude gain today 770 m
Trekking distance 9kms
Walking hours 4-5 hours
Overnight hut Kibo Hut ,
Elevation Zone Alpine and Alpine desert zone

Soon after breakfast, the team will continue ascending today hike is a bit challenging way up to Kibo Hut but do not worry slowly, you will get there at kibo hut 4720m . Through the “Saddle,” area which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. This area is very dry and there is no water at the camp, but worry out all the water you need it will be carried by the team.

After the Kibo hut an early dinner will be served so that we can rest before attempting the summit at the same night. As the guide we will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night and Get to sleep early by 19:00! In approximation.

DAY-5 : KIBO HUT TO UHURU PEAK

Starting elevation 4720m Kibo Hut
Ending elevation 5895M
Altitude change 1175m
Trekking distance 7kms
total time to be used to uhuru peak 7.5hours

From Kibo hut to Gilmans point is the most mentally and physically challenging part of your trek to mount Kilimanjaro but hopefully with the great sense of achievement to reach a goal and will realize that this is Kilimanjaro time make the most of it. Normally a starting time is 12.00am midnight as a departure.

We will start our hike with long and tough climb from Kibo hut 4720m to Gilmans point 5651m, making our trek more difficult, after we made to the Gilmans point the hardest part will be done. The Gilmans point is the top of the ridge but it is not the highest point of the mountain, the highest point of the mountain is UHURU PEAK 5895M.(UHURU means FREEDOM) before Uhuru we will pass Stella Point 5720m which is the junction point from Barafu.

From Gilmans point can be easy to reach UHURU PEAK, it will take just maximum of 1 hour to 2 hours to accomplish the dream and say wow!!, I made to Kilimanjaro!, the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the peak of Africa! Well done. It will not be safe to stay at the top (UHURU POINT) for the long time because some time acute mountain sickness can attack tourist after they made to the top recomended time 10min to 15min will be enough to enjoy the views and taking more pictures way back.

From Uhuru peak we will switch back downhill to Kibo hut on the same way, where it will take the maximum of 3hrs-4hrs hours downhill and we will short break and Kibo hut before wake up for the lunch and starting walking down to Horombo Hut.

KIBO HUT TO HOROMBO HUT

Starting elevation 4720m Kibo Hut
Ending elevation 3720m Horombo Hut
Altitude change 1000m
Trekking distance 9kms
Walking hours 2-3hours
Overnight hut Horombo Hut

after having nice little rest and breakfast or lunch we will collect and park our stuff and again in the morning go to the Horombo Huts. Where we will have dinner and get some well-deserved sleep!

Note that : avoid to stay longer at kibo hut after the summit 4720m still high and is possibly allow your body to be attacked by AMS, 1-2 hours will be enough to stay then team will call you to the next shift to horombo hut 3720m with more fresh air.

DAY-6 : HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE

Starting elevation 3720m Horombo Hut
Ending elevation 1820M Marangu Gate
Altitude change 1900m
Trekking distance 20kms
Walking hours 6-7hours
Overnight hut Moshi town

The Great day has come yet, today the walking will take you to the moorland zone again until Mandara Huts, then continue to the forest again, through the lush rainforest, where deference species of Monkey and the endemic Impatiens Kilimanjari flower grows.

On arrived at the Marangu gate, we will be required to sign-out, for all successful climbers, they will be able to receive the certificate of completion from the National park Climbers who reached Gilmans Point (5681m) and Stella Point (5720m) will receive green certificates and Climbers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.

After receiving certificates, we will be ready to go back to the Hotel in Moshi or Arusha, where it is definitely time for hot shower and celebration! Departure to the airport or other tour activities.
The tourist will have to pay $2295.00(P/P) price based on 2 person include the following services as it listed on the table below. for any query please call us or send us a message for clarifications from our team. Book This Package Now