6 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMBING TOUR VIA RONGAI ROUTE 2024

On the Day 1 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing We take a drive to Marangu to complete the necessary registration paperwork before transferring to Rongai by SUV. The climb begins at Nale Moru (6,400 feet) on a small path that winds through maize and potato fields before entering a pine forest. The trail then begins to climb steadily but gently through a beautiful forest that is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a white 'cape' and a flowing white tail. At the edge of the moorland zone, the forest begins to thin. Then, as we approach our first campsite, Rongai One Camp, we take in the expansive views of the Kenyan plains (8,500 ft).

4.3 miles total distance traveled
Time required: 3 - 4 hours
Lunch and dinner are served
Simba campsite provides lodging

On the Day 2 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking The morning hike is a steady ascent to the Second Cave (11,300 ft), which offers spectacular views of Kibo and the Eastern Icefields from the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and take a smaller path southeast across the moorland towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves and is surrounded by giant senecios (11,800 ft). 5.7 miles total distance traveled
Time required: 6 - 7 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Second Caves Camp provides lodging

On the Day 3 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking A short but steep ascent rewards you with spectacular all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave the vegetation behind shortly before arriving at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 ft), which is spectacularly located in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. As part of the acclimatization process, the afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area.

2.3 miles total distance traveled
Time required: 3 - 4 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On the Day 4 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing We cross the lunar desert between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the crater wall's base. The rest of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent in the early morning

5.5 miles total distance traveled
Time required: 5 - 6 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Kibo Hut provides lodging

On the Day5 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking We'll start the most difficult part of the climb by headlamp at 1 a.m. First, we'll walk slowly through the dark on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point (18,600 ft). We'll take a short break here to take in the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those in good enough shape can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft). You will be close to the magnificent glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy the majority of the summit area. The 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly quick, and we continue the descent to Horombo Huts after some refreshments (12,200 ft).

12.3 miles was covered
Time to use: 11 - 15 hours
provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner
A night stays at horombo hut

On the Day 6 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking A steady descent leads us through moorland to the Mandara Huts (8,900 ft). We then descend through a lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (6,000 ft), from where we are transferred back to your Moshi lodge.

12.4 miles total distance traveled
Time required: 5 - 6 hours
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner