TA/KC/105:Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route 7days/ 6 Nights
DAY 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.

Day 2: After breakfast, drive to Nare Moru village (6,500ft) where the trekking starts. We will walk through the cultivated land and pine forest on the way to The first Cave (8,600ft) which is lies on the moorland zone. Dinner and overnight at the First Cave, B.L.D.

Day 3: Breakfast, then the hike to the Second Cave (11,400ft). This Cave offers an impressive views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the rim of the crater. We will further, ascend to the Third Cave (12,800ft) for dinner and overnight, B.L.D.

Day 4: Breakfast followed by an ascent to the Kibo hut crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, B.L.D.

Day 5: Very early start for the summit scree up to Gilman’s Point (18,930ft) which is on the crater rim. Go on to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Kibo hut for a tea/soup/cookies and then down to Horombo hut, B.L.D.

Day 6: Breakfast, descend down to Marangu gate. The waiting vehicle will take you to your hotel in Arusha/ Moshi for dinner and overnight, B.L.D.

Day 7: Transfer to the airport for your return flight, B.

Distance - Time (Approx.)
Nare Moru - First Cave : 3-4hours
First Cave - - Third Cave : 4-5hours
Third Cave - Kibo : 5-6hours
Kibo - Uhuru : 6-8hours
Uhuru - Horombo : 5-6hours
Horombo - Marangu gate : 5-7hours