Rongai Route

Your guide will meet and greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and after a short briefing he will drive you to your hotel in Moshi.
Please take note that the hotel cost covers breakfast exclusively. The check-in process commences at 2:00 PM.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a 3-hour drive to Rongai Gate, located approximately 3 hours from Moshi town. Upon arrival, your guide will handle the climbing permit, and park authorities will conduct a porter weight check. Meanwhile, our chef will prepare an early lunch for you to enjoy while exploring this beautiful starting point. Once the permits are cleared and lunch is served, we’ll begin our hike through Mount Kilimanjaro’s lush rainforest. When we reach Simba Camp, our mountain crew will set up tents and our chef will prepare dinner for the evening as you prepare for tomorrow’s trek.
8 km
1,990 m – 2,671 m
3 - 4 hrs
Rain forest

After breakfast depart for Kikelewa Camp, leaving the rain forest and trekking through moorland, we will break for lunch at Second Cave 3450 amsl and later on proceed to Third cave. After a long trek you can rest and enjoy a warm dinner.
11 km
2,671 m – 3,935 m
6-8 hrs
Heather | Moorland

After breakfast we will embark for a 10 kms hike to base camp, Kibo Hut at 4703 amsl crossing the moorland shortly towards the alpine desert. Upon arrival at Kibo hut our chef will prepare an early dinner.
Your guide will check on your oxygen and pulse and talk about the day’s trek including the following day.
10 km
3,935 m – 4,703 m
6 - 8 hrs
Alpine Desert

At an early start around 01:00 hours begin the steep and altitude challenging climb to the great summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our trained team will make hold the best pace for the most mentally and physically and last ascend while making sure to measure your oxygen level throughout the trek and help you reach the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak. After successfully reaching “the rooftop of Africa”, enjoy the breathtaking view before descending to back to Kibo base camp for breakfast and a short rest and further hike down to Horombo Hut.
Later in the evening we will enjoy our last evening on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
11 km Alpine desert 6 km ascent │ 16 km descent
4,703 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m
6-8 hrs ascent │ 4-5 hrs descent
Arctic | Alpine Desert | Moorland

After breakfast depart for Marangu gate. The longest trek of this mountain challenge lies ahead though the trek is mostly downhill making this day challenging physically but not altitude wise. The trek will be 19 km through the rain forest for approximately 5-7 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate we will collect our summit certificate, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi
19 km
3,720 m – 1,843 m
7-9 hrs
Moorland | Heather | Rain forest

Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.

Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.
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Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.