Rongai Route

Day 1.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the Outpost/Karama Hotel.
Day 2.

After breakfast, drive to Nare Moru village (6,500 ft), where the trekking begins. Walk through cultivated land and pine forest on the way to Simba Campsite (8,900 ft), which takes about 4 hours. Overnight camping.
Day 3.

After breakfast, hike via Second Cave to Third Cave. Today's trek offers impressive views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim, taking 4-5 hours. Overnight camping at Third Cave Campsite (11,060 ft).
Day 4.

After breakfast, leave Third Cave for Kibo Hut (15,000 ft) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. This trek takes 4-5 hours. Spend the remainder of the day resting in preparation for the final ascent.
Day 5.

Begin the ascent very early in the morning, climbing the scree up to Gilman’s Point (18,930 ft) on the crater rim. Continue to Uhuru Peak, which takes 6-7 hours. Descend to Kibo Hut for tea, soup, and cookies, then continue down to Horombo Hut (12,000 ft), which takes about 5 hours. Overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 6.

After breakfast, descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate, which takes 5-6 hours. A waiting car will transfer you to the Outpost/Karama Hotel.
Day 7.

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight.

Arrival and departure transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport, or bus shuttle transfer from Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi if flying to/from Nairobi.
2 nights accommodation at a mid-class hotel in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast) before and after the climb. Upgrades are available: $40 per person for the 2 nights at Outpost Lodge, or $50 per person for the 2 nights at Impala Hotel.
Accommodation in mountain huts or mountain tents with mattresses, using high-quality expedition tents from Eureka and The North Face.
All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, government taxes, and all applicable fees and taxes.
Services of a professional lead guide who is medically trained, certified, licensed, and English-speaking.
Services of English-speaking assistant guides, a skilled cook, and an adequate number of porters for your luggage, food, and water, along with a dining tent.
Transport from your hotel to the mountain and back to your hotel.
Use of radios/phones to enhance your safety.
Group size averaging 4-6 climbers, with a maximum of 12.
Discounts available for groups of 3 or more booking together.

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