AWESOME 7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE
KILIMANJARO CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SUMMIT 2025

It's the holiday season at the end of the year! The greatest time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is right now take a Rongai-7 Days Kilimanjaro climbing, when you can enjoy all of the mountain's breathtaking sights. This carefully planned Christmas holiday walk starts on December 20th and takes seven days to complete. It travels along the mountain's real untamed environment and allows you to observe Christmas morning from the summit of the tallest free-standing peak in the world. Join Burigi Chato Safaris for a Kilimanjaro climbing to Uhuru Peak for the finest Christmas ever! Make inspiring recollections that will inspire you for the entire upcoming year.

DAY 1 of 7 days KILIMANJARO HIKING FROM RONGAI GATE TO SIMBA CAMP (20th December)

On Day 1 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, After completing the requisite registration procedures, we are driven to Marangu and then transferred by SUV to Rongai. The ascent begins in Nale Moru (6,400 feet), travels up a winding road through potato and maize fields, and then enters a pine forest. The path 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking then starts to ascend gradually but steadily through a wonderful woodland, where Colobus monkeys and other species can be found. These monkeys have a long, white "cape" of hair and a flowing, black tail. The woodland begins to thin out at the moorland zone's edge. Then, as we reach Rongai One Camp, our first campsite, we take in the expansive vistas of the Kenyan plains (8,500 ft).

Covered distance: 4.3 kilometers
Three to four hours will be used
. Lunch and dinner are provided.
Simba's campsite serves as lodging

DAY 2 of 7 days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: HIKING FROM SIMBA CAMP TO SECOND CAVE CAMPSITE (21st December)

On Day 2 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro climbing, The morning trip involves an ascent to the Second Cave with breathtaking views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim (11,300 ft). After lunch, we leave the main trail and go a shorter route southeast across the moorland to reach the rugged peaks of Mawenzi. Near the Kikelewa Caves, our campground is in a valley that is shaded and ornamented with enormous senecios (11,800 ft).

Route Traveled: 5.7 kilometers
Six to seven hours will be used
The Lunch, breakfast, and dinner served
Camp in the Second Caves for lodging

DAY 3 of 7 days KILIMANJARO HIKING: CLIMBING FROM SECOND CAVE CAMPSITE TO KIKELEWA CAMP (22nd December)strong>

On Day 3 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, With stunning views and a true sense of wilderness, a short but tough hike is rewarded. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), which is spectacularly situated in a cirque right beneath the tall spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free for you to relax or tour the neighborhood to help you acclimate.

Covered a distance of 2.3 miles
Use for 3 to 4 hours
Lunch, breakfast, and dinner
A place to stay: Kikelewa Caves

DAY 4 of 7 days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM KIKELEWA CAMP TO MAWENZI TARN CAMP (23rd December)

On Day 4 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro climbing, One day is available for acclimatization of your body. We'll spend the day exploring the neighborhood and ascending the saddle to the Camel's Back. We will then head back to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft).

Use for two to three hours
Lunch, breakfast, and dinner
Mawenzi Tarn is a place to stay

DAY 5 of 7 days KILIMANJARO HIKING: TREKKING FROM MAWENZI TARN TO KIBO HUT CAMP (24th December)

On Day 5 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, We have to go over the lunar desert in the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in order to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft), which is situated at the base of the crater wall. Resting up for an early morning final ascent takes up the rest of the day.

Covered a distance of 5.5 miles
Use for 5 to 6 hours
Lunch, breakfast, and dinner
Arrangements: Kibo Hut

DAY 6 of 7 days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: TREKKING FROM KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT THEN TO HOROMBO HUT (25th December)

On Day 6 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro climbing, We'll start the hardest section of the ascent by headlamp at one in the morning. To get to the rim of the crater at Gillman's Point, we must first make our way very slowly across loose volcanic scree on a switchback track in the dark (18,600 ft). We will take a little break here to relax and take in the magnificent sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still in good shape can travel to Uhuru Peak in three hours (19,345 ft). The breathtaking glaciers and ice cliffs that still cover the majority of the Kilimanjaro climbing summit region will be visible as you travel by them. It is remarkably quick to descend to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft), and after some nibbles, we proceed to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).

12.3 kilometers were traveled
11 to 15 hours will be used
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on this day
Horombo Hut is the place to stay

DAY 7 of 7 days KILIMANJARO HIKING: DESCENDING FROM HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE THEN BACK TO MOSHI (26th December)

On Day 7 of 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, After breakfast, a steady descent will take us across the moor to Mandara Hut. Continue down through a dense forest trail to the gate of Marangu National Park. At lower elevations, it is always wet and muddy. Gaiters and climbing sticks will help you. Shorts and a t-shirt may suffice (have a raincoat and warm clothes ready). The car will be waiting for you at Marangu village to take you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha after7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking. Don't forget to tip your guide and porter. It's party time!

Height: 3700m to 1700m
Traveling distance: downhill 18 km
Used Time: 5-7 hours
Meal: Breakfast and lunch

7 days Rongai Route Price Inclusion

General

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Park Fees
  • ✓ Tax
  • ✓ Gate transfer
  • ✓ Crew wages
  • ✓ Environment fees

    • Accommodation

    During the climb you will spleep in Tents

    Food

  • ✓ 6 Breakfasts
  • ✓ 7 Lunches
  • ✓ 6 Dinners
  • ✓ Drinking Water

    • Other

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Porters
  • ✓ Cook

    • Not Included

  • Flights
  • Crew Tips
  • Visas

    • The Booking Form

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