Mount Kilimanjaro Climb- Rongai Route 6 Days

Arrive Tanzania Tranfered to your hotel for overnight

Day 1 of climb

Rongai Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m)

Hiking time: 5h

Distance: Approximately 8 kms

Habitat: Forest (Montane)

Day two1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m)

Hiking time: 6 - 7h

Habitat: Moorlands

Day three ikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m)

Hiking time: 3 - 4h

Habitat: Moorland

Day fourMawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m)

Hiking time: 4 - 5h

Habitat: Alpine desert

Day five(Summit Attempt) Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)

Hiking time: 8h to Uhuru, 6h to Horombo

Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit

Distance: Approximately 6 kms ascent, 21 kms descent

You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), 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 Gillman's Point you will normal

Day sixHorombo hut (at 3720m) to Marangu Gate (at 1980m)

Hiking time: 6h

Distance: Approximately 27 kms

After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. 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 Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.