ITINERARY KILIMANJARO CLIMBING RONGAI ROUTE 5DAYS/4NIGHTS

Arrival Day

This might be your arrival day to Tanzania, pick up from Kilimanjaro international airport (advised) or catch a shuttle bus from Nairobi or Dar offices, and then transfer to a hotel for an overnight.

DAY 1:

Depart from the hotel in the morning after packing all climbing gear, then transfer to Nale-Moru gate. The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru (1950 mts) through cultivated land before entering the pine forest.

Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking 3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp

DAY 2:

The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for overnight at 3rd Cave Camp DAY 3: Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp.

DAY 4:

An early morning start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continues the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp

DAY 5:

A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu ( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to your Hotel for dinner and overnight. LAST DAY: Pick up from your hotel in the morning and go direct to the parks to start your safari programs or transfer to airport/shuttle buses for flight back home. 

Itinerary for Kilimanjaro Climb-Marangu Route 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

DAY 1:

Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m) After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

DAY 2:

Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m) After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

DAY 3:

Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m) After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

DAY 4:

SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m) The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight

DAY 5:

Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m) Return to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 6:

After breakfast, depart for your next destination, which is optional, either safari, airport or shuttle to Nairobi.