AWESOME END OF YEAR 7 DAYS KILIMANJARO HIKING
NEW YEAR'S EVE KILIMANJARO SUMMIT 2025

It’s the end of the year season! Now is the best time to hike Mount kilimanjaro , the hike will let you experience the fantastic views the mountain has to offer . this specially designed end of year hike begins on 27th using 7 days on the rongai route passing along the true wild nature of the mountain and allows you to see your first day of new year at the top of the highest free standing mountain in the world . Hike with burigi chato safaris and experience the best new year at uhuru peak! Create beautiful memories that will keep you going all throughout the following year.

DAY 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp(27th-December)

We take a ride to Marangu to complete the necessary registration formalities, before transferring by SUV to Rongai. The climb begins from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Then, we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Camp (8,500 ft).

  • Distance covered: 4.3 miles
  • Time to be used: 3 - 4 hours
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Simba campsite

    • DAY 2: Simba Camp to Second Caves Camp(28th-December)

    The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave(11,300 ft) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley, decorated with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves (11,800 ft).

  • Distance Covered: 5.7 miles
  • Time to be used: 6 - 7 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Second Caves Camp

    • DAY 3: Second caves Camp to Kikelewa Caves(29th-December)

    A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn(14,200 ft), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

  • Distance Covered: 2.3 miles
  • Time to be used: 3 - 4 hrs
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kikelewa Caves

    • DAY 4: Kikelewa Caves to Mawenzi Tarn(30th-December)

    We have an additional day to acclimatize. The day will be spent exploring the area with a walk up onto the Saddle towards Camel’s Back. Afterwards, we will return to camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft).

  • Time to be used: 2 - 3 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn

    • DAY 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut(31st-December)

    We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent.

  • Distance Covered: 5.5 miles
  • Time to be used: 5 - 6 hrs
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kibo Hut

    • DAY 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut(01st-January)

    At 1 am we will begin the most demanding part of the climb by headlamp. First, we will plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). Here we will rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft). You will pass close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).

  • Distance Covered: 12.3 miles
  • Time to be used: 11 - 15 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut

    • DAY 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi(02nd-January)

    At 1 am we will begin the most demanding part of the climb by headlamp. First, we will plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). Here we will rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft). You will pass close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft).

  • Distance Covered: 12.4 miles
  • Time to be used: 5 - 6 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

    • 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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