6 Days Rongai Kilimanjaro Trekking Expedition to Summit
Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Kilimanjaro as you embark on a six-day trek via the enchanting Rongai Route. Each day unfolds with unique challenges and breathtaking scenery, promising an unforgettable experience. From Kilimanjaro Airport, your journey begins, leading you through Moshi and Arusha, ultimately tracing the Rongai Route. Prepare for an ascent filled with varied landscapes, from lush forests to rocky terrains, as you conquer each camp on your way to the majestic Uhuru Peak.
6-Day climb Tour Hightlights
6 Days Rongai Kilimanjaro Trekking Expedition to Summit
- Day 1: Moshi – Rongai gate – Simba camp
- Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave
- Day 3: Second Cave – Third Cave
- Day 4: Third Cave – Kibo Hut
- Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak - Back to Horombo Hut
- Day 6: Horombo Hut - Mandara Hut - Marangu gate - Back to Moshi/Arusha
$1,520
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10
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Detailed Day-by-Day Package Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi – Rongai gate – Simba camp
Embark on your Kilimanjaro journey, starting from Moshi to the Rongai gate. The trail leads through a captivating landscape, gradually transitioning from dense forests to more open terrains. Arrive at Simba camp, perched at an altitude that offers stunning panoramic views. The trek covers approximately 8 kilometers, lasting around 5-6 hours, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.
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Simba Campsite
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave
Day 2 unveils a diverse terrain as you trek from Simba camp to the Second Cave. The trail meanders through heathland and expansive moorlands, providing a glimpse of Kilimanjaro's unique ecosystem. The distance covered is around 12 kilometers, taking about 6-7 hours. Temperatures drop to approximately 15 degrees Celsius, adding a refreshing chill to the air.
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Second Cave Campsite
Day 3: Second Cave – Third Cave
As you ascend to the Third Cave, the landscape transforms once again. The journey spans approximately 9 kilometers, with a duration of 5-6 hours. Witness the alpine desert and experience a temperature drop to 10 degrees Celsius. Embrace the challenge and marvel at the evolving beauty of Kilimanjaro.
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Third Cave Campsite
Day 4: Third Cave – Kibo Hut
Day 4 marks a crucial stage as you progress toward Kibo Hut, the final camp before the summit. Traverse rocky paths and vast lunar landscapes, covering around 9 kilometers in 5-6 hours. Feel the temperature drop further to 5 degrees Celsius, preparing you for the ultimate ascent.
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Kibo Hut
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Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak - Back to Horombo Hut
The pinnacle of your journey arrives on Day 5, as you summit Uhuru Peak. The strenuous climb covers about 21 kilometers, lasting 10-14 hours. Experience the breathtaking sunrise at the summit, with temperatures reaching -5 degrees Celsius. Descend to Horombo Hut, covering approximately 17 kilometers in 5-7 hours.
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Horombo Hut
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Day 6: Horombo Hut - Mandara Hut - Marangu gate - Back to Moshi/Arusha
Your descent from Kilimanjaro continues on Day 6, leading you from Horombo Hut to Mandara Hut and finally to Marangu gate. The journey covers approximately 27 kilometers, taking around 6-8 hours. Bid farewell to Kilimanjaro as you return to Moshi or Arusha, completing your six-day trekking expedition.
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Included in Price
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- Park fees
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
Excluded from Price
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- All flights during the tour
- Bath towels
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Personal items
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tips: tipping guideline
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Mkwawa Street, Moshi, Tanzania
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