7-Day Rongai Route Adventure Climbing Kilimanjaro Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave

 Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave
 Elevation: 1950 meters (6398 feet) to 2835 meters (9300 feet)
 Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
 Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
 Habitat: Rain Forest

We drive from Moshi to Rongai Gate, where we register for our trek.
Then we make a short drive to the Rongai trailhead and begin our hike
through corn and potato fields. We then climb into the rain forest, where
we may see the Black and White Colobus monkey, if we are lucky.
Overnight at Rongai Cave Campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Rongai Cave to Second Cave

Rongai Cave to Second Cave
 Elevation: 2835 meters (9300 feet) to 3444 meters (11,300 feet)
 Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
 Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
 Habitat: Heath

 Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave
 Elevation: 3444 meters (11,300 feet) to 3600 meters (11,811 ft)
 Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
 Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
 Habitat: Moorland
We begin our hike with a steady climb up to Second Cave, then continue
with a more level walk through moorland. We leave the main trail and
travel on a lesser-used path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi (one
of Kilimanjaro’s three peaks). We have open views of the Amboseli Plains
in Kenya. We arrive at Kikelewa Cave for the night.
Overnight at Kikelewa Cave campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn

Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn
 Elevation: 3600 meters (11,811 ft) to 4316 meters (14,160 feet)
 Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
 Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today’s hike is short and steep. As we exit the heath zone and enter the
alpine desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically and we have
stunning wilderness views. We reach our camp at Mawenzi Tarn,

beneath Mawenzi Peak, with time left for relaxing in camp or further
exploring the area, at your option.
Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mawenzi Tarn to Mawenzi Ridge

Mawenzi Tarn to Mawenzi Ridge
 Elevation: 4316 meters (14,160 feet) to 4389 meters (14,400 feet)
 Distance: 2 km (1.2 miles)
 Hiking Time: 1 to 2 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert

 Mawenzi Ridge to Mawenzi Tarn
 Elevation: 4389 meters (14,400 feet) to 4316 meters (14,160 feet)
 Distance: 2 km (1.2 miles)
 Hiking Time: 1 to 2 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today is an extra day for acclimatization. We can hike out along Mawenzi
Ridge to enjoy the inspiring views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks, then
return to our camp at Mawenzi Tarn.
Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Campsite.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
 Elevation: 4316 meters (14,160 feet) to 4703 meters (15,430 feet)
 Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
 Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

 Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar-like alpine desert of the saddle
between Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak. We continue to our camp at Kibo
Hut, at the base of the Kibo Crater wall. We enjoy an early dinner and
rest to prepare for tomorrow’s summit day.
Overnight at Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (the summit!)
 Elevation: 4703 meters (15,430 feet) to 5895 meters (19,341 feet)
 Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
 Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hours
 Habitat: Arctic

 Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
 Elevation: 5895 meters (19,341 feet) to 3734 meters (12,250 feet)
 Distance: 16 km (9.9 miles)
 Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
 Habitat: Heath
Summit day! We begin our climb to the summit at midnight. This is
perhaps the most challenging part of the trek. We climb steeply upward
in the dark, often in extreme cold and wind, until we reach Gilman’s Point
at 5669 meters (18,600 feet). Here, we will be rewarded with a
spectacular sunrise behind Mawenzi Peak. From here, it is a short hike
to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro and the highest point in Africa.
We begin our descent along the Marangu route, making the long hike
down to Horombo Hut. It’s a long descent over rocky terrain, and can be
Overnight at Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
 Elevation: 3734 meters (12,250 feet) to 1843 meters (6046 feet)
 Distance: 20 km (12.4 miles)
 Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
 Habitat: Rain Forest
Our last day is another long hike downhill, through rain forest to
Marangu Gate. We collect our summit certificates and say farewell to
the mountain. Our vehicle meets us at Marangu Gate and takes us to
Arusha or Moshi.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.