5 Days Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on the Rongai Route
A member of our team will meet you at your hotel to give you the briefing and all the necessary information regarding your adventure to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and answer all the questions that you might have, then transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Leaving Zanzibar airport at 11h00, arrive in Arusha at 12h15; received by our Guide. You will be a pick up private transfer waiting to Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn and start hiking Mount Kilimanjaro the next day. All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation Name: Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn or Similar Accommodation
Today we will drive about 3 hour from hotel in Moshi to Rongai gate for registrations and collect entrance permit. You will have lunch and meet your Kilimanjaro crew, after hiking will start through crossing village of Nalemuru fields of maize and potatoes before entering the Montane forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife like blue monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys. You will reach the first campsite at the edge of rain forest and overnight.
Budget Lodging: Simba Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 2,020m/6,627ft to 2,600m/8,530ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 3–4hrs
Habitat: Montane Forest
You continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the first Cave, then second Cave for hot lunch before proceeding to third Cave. The view of Kibo Peak is amazing.
Budget Lodging: Third Cave Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 2,600m/8,530ft to 3,800m/12,467ft
Distance: 13km/8mi
Hiking Time: 4-6 hrs
Habitat: Moorland
The steady ascend continues, soon reaching the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo. You should reach Kibo Camp at elevation of 4,720m by midday. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final rewarding ascent the following day.
Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 3800m/12,467 to 4,720m/14,930ft
Distance: 12km/7mi
Hiking Time: 6-7hrs
Habitat: Alpine Desert
A very early start as you set off by the light of our head-torches, on a zigzag trail on rough volcanic scree. It is a tough 5 to 6hrs climb of almost 1000 Meter to the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685m), which is a convenient point to rest and watch the sunrise on Mawenzi. It is a further 2-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa. Usually in the early morning, the conditions are clear and there are panoramic views over the crater, to Mawenzi and Mount Meru (4565m), looking very small below us. This part of the route takes us through a moonscape of volcanic rock and remnant glaciers with their impressive ice cliffs. After admiring the summit views and taking the obligatory summit photos we pat ourselves on the back for this awesome Achievement. you then retrace your path around the crater rim you make a rapid descent to the Kibo Hut (4700m). You will have lunch here, before setting off on the long descent to your camp at Horombo (3720m). A long day trekking – but so rewarding.
Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: Kibo Camp (4,720m/14,930ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) descend to Horombo (3,720m/12,205ft)
Distance: 17km/10mi
Hiking Time: 11hrs up and down
Habitat: Ice Cap
As you descend from Horombo, you begin to encounter more vegetation and the lower part of the route is through pine forest. We pass the traditional first camping place on the Marangu Route at the Mandara Huts and continue our descent to the Marangu Gate (1800m). You will say fond farewell to our trusty guide, staff and the porters who have helped us during the past week and pick up our certificates of ascent. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Inn Lindrin Lodge or Parkview Inn or Similar Accommodation. Next Morning after breakfast drive to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take your flight back to Zanzibar Island.
Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast (FB)
Elevation: 3,720m/12,205ft to 1,800m/5,906ft
Distance: 19km/11mi
Hiking Time: 6-7hrs
Habitat: Montane forest
What’s Included
2 nights and accommodations-one before and after the trek in good hotels
Medical evacuation with Kilimanjaro Search and Rescue with Flying Doctors
Driver Allowance, Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges and All Other Service Fees
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Pulse-oximeter - To measure the oxygen level, for each climber daily
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
All Government Tax and Park Entrance Fees
Crisis management and safety procedures
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Portable Emergency Oxygen tanks
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Arrival and Departure transfers
What’s Excluded
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tanzania Visa on arrival (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)
Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
Gratuities for Guide / Driver (please tip separately)
Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
Track your trek by satellite device services
International & Domestic Flights
Tips for guides, cook and porters
Medical Insurance if needed
