Kilimanjaro

Climbing the highest mountain on Africa and one of the 7 summits is an experience of a lifetime. This trek is a great peak for beginners going to altitude. Our journey brings you on the less known Rongai route. Travel through forest, desert, alpine and glacial while you ascend to the roof of Africa. Enjoy the wild animals with the many safari options or why not relax by the beach down in Zanzibar for trip extensions.

Kilimanjaro Location Map

Rongai Route Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to hotel (1,400 m / 4,600 ft)

Day 2

Moshi – Loitokitok Gate – Simba Camp (1,950 m / 6,400 ft)

Day 3

Simba Camp – Kikelewa Cave

Day 4
Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Day 5

Mawenzi Tarn Hut rest day

Day 6

Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut

Day 7

Kibo Hut – Kilimanjaro Summit – Horombu Hut

Day 8

Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate

Day 9
Transfer to airport or continuation to Safari / Zanzibar excursions

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport
• Transport of up to 1 duffle bag of a maximum total weight of 15 kgs during the trek
• All transportation to and from Kilimanjaro National Park
• 2 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Moshi on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost – 60$)
• Accommodation in shared tents during the trek
• Experienced guides, cooks and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) along with accommodation in single tents during the trek
• Purified drinking water
• Conservation, camping and rescue fees as required by the local regulations representing US$1,015 for this seven-day program)
• Experienced Trekking Guide
• First aid medical kit
• World Sherpas T-Shirt or Duffle bag
• Oxygen (in case of emergency)
• Pulse Oximeter

Excluded:

• Tips for trekking guides, cooks and porters (standard fee per person: US$450)
• Lunch and dinner in Moshi
• Extra hotel charge at Moshi (bar bills, laundry, extra nights)
• Internet access during the climb (we can arrange for you a Tanzanian SIM card and top-up card at Moshi for calls and internet)
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment (see gear list)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Tanzanian entry visa fee

• Number of effective trekking days : 7
• Distance: 73.4 km / 45.6 m
• Elevation gain: 3,898 m / 12,788 ft
• Average per pay: 10.5 km / 6.5 m distance – 556 m / 1,826 ft elevation
• Maximum altitude: 5,895 m / 19,341 ft (Summit)