Mount Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route 6N 7D Tour

Hiking Time: 3hrs
Distance: 5kms
Habitat: Heather and Erica
After breakfast you shall pass on the way the first cave at 3500m and continue to second cave at 3650m which is about 3kms but you shall have gained only 150m altitude. You shall have a very good view of Kibo and the eastern ice fields of the crater rim. You shall have your lunch, dinner and overnight at Second cave .
Accommodation= tent.

Hiking Time: 5hrs
Distance: 10kms
Type of Accommodation=tent
Habitat: Semi Desert.
After breakfast you shall continue your steady ascent to the third cave and not forgetting to keep on drinking water all the time as its very necessary at the high altitude.
Here you shall be very close to the eastern ice fields of the Crater rim. Its very important to have a very Good night sleep tonight as you shall have to climb summit the next night so no sleep, rest little and trekking only. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Third Camp (3800m).

Hiking Time: 3hrs
Distance: 5kms
Habitat: Desert.
Accommodation= tents
You hike from the Third Cave to half way up to Mawenzi Tarn Hut and return to Third Cave for Hot Lunch. Dinner and Overnight at Third Cave,

Hiking Time: 3hrs
Distance: 5kms
Habitat: Desert.
Accommodation=tent
You hike through rocky moonlike land scape to School Hut at 4750m. This Hut has been renovated by Hauser Exkursionen International. The exclusive use of the hut gives much better chances to rest in preparation for the next day’s challenge

Hiking Time: 7- 8hrs ascend, 6hrs descend, total is 13 to 14 hrs
Distance: 22kms
Habitat Stone scree and Ice capped summit
After a short night and hot drink, the final ascend starts at about mid-night. (The reason for this is to see the sun rise over Mawenzi from the top of Kibo, the loose stone scree is frozen and making it easier to climb, and you can get back in good time). The first part is an uneven trail, which leads to the Hans Meyer Cave at 5150m, a good rest point. After that, the trail makes more regular switch backs most of the way to the top, with a last scramble over rocks to Johannes Notch and Gillman’s Point, 5681m at the crater rim where you shall need all your mental and physical strength as it is the steepest section of your trek. From there, the trail continues past Stella Point to Uhuru Peak at 5895m the highest point of Africa. At the top there are stunning views of the ice walls offset by rugged rocks. After a fast descent to Kibo Hut for a meal and rest, continue to descend to Horombo Hut Campsite.

Hiking Time: 6hrs
Distance: 27kms
Habitat: Forest
An easy descend to Marangu Gate at 1980m via Mandara hut at 2700m, 7hrs
At the Marangu gate the successful climbers shall get their certificates and transfer to Arusha/Moshi to your Hotel.
Don’t forget to tip your guides, cooks and porters