7 Days Summit Serenity Kilimanjaro Hiking Bliss on Rongai Route
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime trekking experience our 7-day Kilimanjaro Hiking Bliss. The Rongai Route, known for its pristine beauty and lower traffic, offers a journey through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and the rugged lunar landscape near the summit. As you ascend, you will be accompanied by experienced guides, ensuring a safe and memorable expedition. Now, let's delve into the day-wise description of this incredible adventure. This adventure isn't just about conquering the summit.
7-Day climb Tour Hightlights
7 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Bliss on Rongai Route
- Day 1: Moshi - Rongai Gate - Simba Camp
- Day 2: Simba Camp - Second Cave
- Day 3: Second Cave– Kikelewa Cave
- Day 4: Kikelewa Cave - Mawenzi Tarn
- Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn– Kibo Hut Uhuru Peak (Summit Point) - Horombo Hut
- Day 6: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Back to Horombo Hut
- Day 7: Horombo Hut - Mandara Hut - Marangu Gate - Back to Moshi/Arusha
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Detailed Day-by-Day Package Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi - Rongai Gate - Simba Camp
Distance: 8 km Time: 6 hours Temperature: 25°C The trek starts at Rongai Gate, taking you through dense rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife. As you ascend, the landscape transforms, revealing the expansive plains below. The first night is spent at Simba Camp, offering a taste of the starlit serenity that accompanies high-altitude camping.
Accommodation
Simba Campsite
Day 2: Simba Camp - Second Cave
Distance: 5 km Time: 4 hours Temperature: 20°C Today's trek leads you to the Second Cave, a transition from the lush greenery to the more arid alpine zone. The rugged beauty of Kilimanjaro becomes more apparent, and the Second Cave provides a restful haven amidst the challenging ascent.
Accommodation
Second Cave Campsite
Day 3: Second Cave– Kikelewa Cave
Distance: 6 km Time: 5 hours Temperature: 15°C The trail unfolds through the moorland, offering captivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Your overnight stay at Kikelewa Cave sets the stage for the next leg of the journey, with the silhouette of Kilimanjaro dominating the horizon.
Accommodation
Kikelelwa Campsite
Day 4: Kikelewa Cave - Mawenzi Tarn
Distance: 6 km Time: 5 hours Temperature: 10°C Venture closer to the mesmerizing Mawenzi Tarn, a glacial lake nestled beneath Mawenzi Peak. The surroundings become more austere, with the jagged peaks creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The night at Mawenzi Tarn prepares you for the final ascent.
Accommodation
Mawenzi Turn Campsite
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn– Kibo Hut Uhuru Peak (Summit Point) - Horombo Hut
Distance: 15 km Time: 12 hours Temperature: -10°C to 20°C The most challenging day awaits as you trek to the summit via Kibo Hut. The exhilarating triumph at Uhuru Peak is followed by a descent to Horombo Hut, where you can reflect on your remarkable achievement.
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Horombo Hut
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Day 6: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Back to Horombo Hut
Distance: 15 km Time: 10 hours Temperature: -15°C to 15°C Descend from the summit back to Kibo Hut and continue to Horombo Hut. The descent offers a unique perspective of the terrain you conquered, and the night at Horombo is a celebration of your successful summit.
Accommodation
Horombo Hut
Day 7: Horombo Hut - Mandara Hut - Marangu Gate - Back to Moshi/Arusha
Distance: 20 km Time: 8 hours Temperature: 20°C The final descent takes you through Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate, where you bid farewell to Kilimanjaro. Return to Moshi/Arusha with a heart full of memories, having conquered Africa's highest peak.
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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)
- Climbing gear
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- 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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