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Kilimanjaro

8 Days Rongai Kilimanjaro Route

Guided 8 days rongai kilimanjaro route with daily trekking, mountain support, overnight camps or huts, meals and professional Kilimanjaro guides.

8 Days Rongai Kilimanjaro Route Overview

Guided 8 days rongai kilimanjaro route with daily trekking, mountain support, overnight camps or huts, meals and professional Kilimanjaro guides.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Detailed Safari Plan

A clean summary of each safari day with the main experience, overnight stay, meals, driving time and activity highlights.

DAY 1

Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

Begin on the quiet northern side of Kilimanjaro. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Begin on the quiet northern side of Kilimanjaro. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 2

Simba Camp to Second Cave

Simba Camp to Second Cave

Trek through moorland with views toward Kibo. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Trek through moorland with views toward Kibo. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 3

Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

Gradual ascent through open wilderness. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Gradual ascent through open wilderness. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 4

Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn

Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn

Climb toward dramatic Mawenzi scenery. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Climb toward dramatic Mawenzi scenery. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 5

Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Cross the alpine saddle to summit base. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Cross the alpine saddle to summit base. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 6

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Summit Uhuru Peak and descend via Marangu side. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Summit Uhuru Peak and descend via Marangu side. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 7

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Final descent through forest. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: Mountain camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Final descent through forest. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
DAY 8

Departure / Recovery

Departure / Recovery

Transfer or continue with onward plans. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Overnight: No overnight stay included unless arranged as an extension.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch where applicable.
Drive Time: Flexible safari timing
Activities: Transfer or continue with onward plans. Your mountain guide sets a steady pace, monitors acclimatization and gives a briefing for the next stage. Porters and the cook team support the climb throughout the route.
Please Note: This itinerary can be customized based on your preferred travel dates, lodge level, group size, budget, flight schedule and special interests.

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