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Mountain Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 6/7 days ( less populated)

6 days
Start and end in Arusha
4.9
120 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 50
Ages 7+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha/Moshi to Simba Camp

    Start point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Pick up, 07:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Dinner (Delicious dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Rongai trailhead through maize fields and pine forests (3-4 hours)
    • Ascend to Simba Camp
    • Wildlife spotting - Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate
    Rongai Trailhead
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Day 2

    Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Gourmet breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at 2nd Cave Camp), Dinner (Sizzling dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
    • Lunch stop at 2nd Cave Camp
    Landmarks
    2nd Cave Camp
  3. Day 3

    Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Gourmet lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Steep climb from 3,600m to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp at 4,330m
    • Trek through scrubby moorland with unique alpine flora
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Peak
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp to Kibo Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek across the saddle desert landscape (4-5 hours)
    • Ascend to Kibo Camp
    Landmarks
    Kibo Peak
  5. Day 5

    Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light meal and tea), Lunch (Lunch at Kibo Hut), Dinner (Dinner at Horombo Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt: ascend to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m (5-6 hours from Kibo Camp)
    • Pass through Gilman's and Stella Points
    • Descent to Horombo Hut
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Stella Point
    Gilman's Point
  6. Day 6

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Return to Arusha/Moshi

    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Drop off, 16:00 - 17:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final mountain feast)

    Included Activities

    • Final descent to Marangu Gate
    • Farewell ceremony with guides and crew
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate

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Rating
4.9(120 reviews)
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 168360

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    Tanzania
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with African Polecat Safaris. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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