Mountain Climb & Hiking
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4 Days$1,400
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Mountain Climb & Hiking
7 Days 6 Nights Climb Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
- 7 Days
- $2,150 /person
Tour Highlight
- Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai Gate (Nale Moru), Hike to Simba Camp
- Day 2: Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave
- Day 3: Hike Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp
- Day 4: Hike Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn
- Day 5: Hike Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
- Day 6: Kibo Camp to Summit and Horombo Hut
- Day 7: Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Moshi or Arusha
Day by Day Itinerary
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Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
— Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft — Distance: 6km/4mi — Hiking Time: 3-4 hours — Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Simba Camp
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The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
— Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft — Distance: 6km/4mi — Walking Time: 3-4 hours — Habitat: Moorland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Second Cave Camp
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Head out across the moorland on a smaller path toward the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant senecios nearby.
— Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft — Distance: 9km/5mi — Walking Time: 2-3 hours — Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Kikelewa Camp
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A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, 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. If you are spending an extra day on the mountain, you will camp for two nights here. You can hike up and around Mawenzi for your acclimatization hike.
— Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft — Distance: 6km/4mi — Walking Time: 3-4 hours — Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
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Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.
— Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft — Distance: 9km/5mi — Hiking Time: 4-5 hours — Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Kibo Hut Camp
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Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
— Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft — Down to 3700m/12,200ft — Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down — Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down — Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut Camp
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After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through the moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour). Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!
— Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft — Distance: 20km/12.5mi — Hiking Time: 4-5 hours — Habitat: Forest
Meals included: Breakfast
Price Cost
| Pax | Low season | High season | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $3736 pp | $4848 pp | $5591 pp |
| 4 | $3199 pp | $4269 pp | $4961 pp |
| 6 | $3048 pp | $4081 pp | $4755 pp |
What’s included
Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Round-trip transfers for the Kilimanjaro Airport
- National Park gate fees
- Transport from Moshi or Arusha to trailhead and return to Moshi or Arusha
- Hut fees
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
- Salaries for all crew members
- Rescue fees (as required by the national park)
- Cooking equipment, and eating utensils
- Oximeters
- Emergency Oxygen (2L canister)
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Beverages and alcohol
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides, porters, and cooks
- Single tent
Price Inclusive & Exclusive
When is the Best Time to Go on Tanzania Safari Holiday
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is generally during the dry season months of June to October but a wide range of wildlife can be spotted year-round and each season brings its own advantages.
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