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8 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
1000 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
English, TanzanianGuide language
5895mHighest point reached
Starts
Arusha, Tanzania
Ends
Arusha, Tanzania
Highlights
The Rongai route climb
Support with Crew excellent team during entire of climb Trip
Best route view and encounter with wild nature.
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What's Included
Flying Doctors Emergences2 nightsā hotel accommodation bed & breakfast in Arusha before and after the climb.2 transfers from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Marangu gate ā return.3 meals per day while trekking: Vegetarian/non-vegetarian.7 days Kilimanjaro trek ā Rongai route.6 nightsā accommodation in tents while trekking.All park entrance fees, and government levies.English speaking mountain guide and assistant.Porters ā minimum of 3 per client.First Aid Kit including Oxygen Kit.Camping Equipmentās including sleeping tents, sleeping mats, dining tent, chairs and table.Climbing certificateComplementary of printed Climbing-hat and T-shirt
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Itinerary
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day 1 - Arrival Day in Tanzania
Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport code: JRO you will welcomed by ANAPA representative who will usher you into a waiting vehicle and transfer you to the Hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day will be yours to do as you please; you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore the small town of Arusha (Arusha City excursion). You will have a preliminary talk in preparation for your trek the following days. Dinner& Overnight at Outpost Lodge Arusha.
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate 2 hours a half drive ride from Arusha. Once the necessary paper work has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking entering a pine forest and climbs gently though a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first nights camp is at 1st First Cave, at about 2,600 metres above the sea level. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave.
Hiking time: 4/5 hours
Distance: About 8 kms
Habitat: Montane forest
Duration:4-5 hours
Accommodation: Sleeping huts
day 3 - 1st Cave ā Kikelewa Cave (3,600m)
The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3,450 m) en-route, and reaching Kikelewa Cave at about 3600 metres. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves) all meals included.
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Moorlands
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Sleeping huts
day 4 - Kikelewa Cave ā Mawenzi Tarn camp (4,330m)
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area. All meals served at camp.
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorlands
Duration:3-4 hours
Accommodation: Sleeping huts
day 5 - Mawenzi Tarn camp ā Kibo hut (4,700m)
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp all meals served.
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
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Accommodation: Sleeping huts
day 6 - Kibo hut ā Uhuru Peak (5,895m) ā Horombo hut (3,270m)
At mid-night on around 23h30 (Summit attempt), wake up and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is a really tough piece of final trekking up to summit. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5,150 m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillmans point (5,681 m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort, Probably the most demanding section of the entire route.
Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillmans Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction ā you made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 4-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut 3hours where you will overnight.
The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.
Hiking time: 6 hours to reach Uhuru - 7 hours to descend to Horombo
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Accommodation: Sleeping huts
day 7 - Horombo hut (3,720m) ā Marangu Gate (1,980m)
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate (About 27 kms). It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates .
Those climbers who reached Gillmans Point (5,685 m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi or Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight at Hotel category #1day you selected.
Accommodation: Hotel
day 8 - Arusha ā Transfer
After breakfast, you can continue with your travel plans or be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport.
