Duration: 5 days
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The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Climb for a Safe & Unforgettable Summit
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Duration - 5 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, German, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Experience the ultimate Kilimanjaro adventure with the 5-Day Rongai Route—a safe, scenic, and less crowded trek to the roof of Africa (5,895m). Led by expert guides, this carefully crafted itinerary ensures a successful summit with full support, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable.
Highlights
- Sustainable Tourism
- Expert Guides
- Memorable Climbing
- Personalized Attention and Small Group Experience
- High success rate for reaching the summit.
- Best itinerary for acclimatization and scenic beauty.
Description
The Ultimate Kilimanjaro Climb for a Safe & Unforgettable Summit
The 5-Day Rongai Route takes you on a remarkable journey from Mount Kilimanjaro’s northeastern side, offering stunning landscapes and an unforgettable trekking experience.
As you ascend, traverse lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and lunar-like summit terrain, each step revealing breathtaking scenery. This route’s gradual ascent allows for effective acclimatization, significantly improving your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) with confidence.
Prepare for awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets over Africa’s vast plains, making every moment worthwhile. This carefully designed itinerary balances adventure and accessibility, making it perfect for both novice and experienced trekkers.
Whether seeking a personal challenge or an extraordinary adventure, the 5-Day Rongai Route offers a safe, scenic, and rewarding Kilimanjaro climb. Join us for the journey of a lifetime!
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Accommodations,
- National Park fees & Government taxes
- Professional English speaking safari guide
- breakfasts lunches dinners.
- Pick up and Drop off to your hotel and the Airport.
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- Private Mobile Toilet
- Purified Drinking Water
- Quality Mess Huts with table and chairs
- Exclusions:
- Personal expenses and items
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Tips for safari guide
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Visa and passport fees
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Moshi
- Rongai
- Simba Camp
- Kikelelwa
- Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Kibo Huts
- Uhuru Peak
- Horombo Huts
Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
- Elevation: 1,387m/915m to 2,750m
- Distance: 7 km
- Hiking Time: ~3 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
Start your trek from Nale Moru village, passing through lush rainforest. The trail is easy and offers a chance to see wild animals like elephants and buffalo before reaching Simba Camp for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Simba Camp to Mawenzi Tarn via Kikelewa Tarn
- Distance: 16 km
- Hiking Time: ~9 hours
- Habitat: Semi-Desert
A long but rewarding hike, with a rest stop at Kikelewa Tarn for a hot lunch. Arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Camp in the evening, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Mawenzi Peak. Rest, dinner, and overnight.
Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Huts Camp
- Elevation: 4,330m to 4,695m
- Distance: 5 km
- Hiking Time: ~5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks to reach Kibo Huts, where you’ll prepare for the summit ascent. Early rest to get ready for the challenging climb ahead.
Day 4: Kibo Huts to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts
- Elevation: 4,695m to 5,895m (Uhuru Peak) to 3,690m
- Distance: 5 km ascent, 15 km descent
- Hiking Time: ~5 hours to summit, 6+ hours descent
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Summit push starts at midnight to reach Uhuru Peak before or after sunrise. The final stretch via Gilman’s Point offers breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro’s crater and ice caps. After celebrating at the summit, descend to Kibo Huts for lunch and continue down to Horombo Huts for overnight rest.
Day 5: Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate to Arusha/Moshi
- Elevation: 3,690m to 1,830m to 1,387m
- Distance: 18 km
- Descending Time: 5-7 hours
After breakfast, descend through moorland and rainforest, stopping at Mandara Huts for lunch before reaching Marangu Gate. Sign out and transfer back to Moshi/Arusha for certificate presentation and celebration!
Join us on this incredible journey and conquer Kilimanjaro in just 5 days!
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