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7 Days – Rongai Route

7 days
From Rongai Gate to Moshi
5.0
2 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Russian
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nale Moru to Simba Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through farmland and pine forests to Simba Camp
    • Wildlife viewing opportunity (Colobus monkeys, elephants, buffaloes)
    Landmarks
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Day 2

    Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Steady ascent hike to Second Cave Camp with views of Kibo and Eastern ice fields
    Landmarks
    Kibo
  3. Day 3

    Second Cave Camp to Kikelewa Caves

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Steady ascent through moorland with views of Kibo crater rim
    • Trek across moorland toward Mawenzi volcano
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi
    Kikelewa Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Kikelewa Caves to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Steep ascent with views of Kenyan plains
    • Rest and acclimatization time at camp

    Optional Activities

    • Explore surrounding area
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi
  5. Day 5

    Mawenzi Tarn Hut to High Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek across lunar desert between Mawenzi and Kibo
    • Rest at high camp
    Landmarks
    Kibo
  6. Day 6

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Final ascent from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
    • Summit push to Uhuru Peak (5895m)
    • Sunrise at Gillman's Point (5681m)
    • Descent to Horombo Hut
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Gillman's Point
    Hans Meyer Cave
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  7. Day 7

    Horombo Hut to Moshi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek through heath and moor zone
    • Trek through tropical rainforest
    • Descent to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
    Landmarks
    Mandara Hut
    Kilimanjaro National Park Gate

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Rating
4.9(13 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.9

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    April 26th, 2023
    Safari Trip for 10 DAys with Edi. As a dream ! Unbelievable! Recommend. German and English speaker ! Own driver and...
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  • 7 Days – Rongai Route reviewer 2
    April 11th, 2023
    We did the 7 day trekking tour with Samora Explorers on the Rongai Route in April 2023. The Samora Team did an...
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    Lynda

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Is a single supplement mandatory?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      No, a single supplement is not mandatory on Samora Explorers Limited tours.

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    Scott

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Are the tours fully-guided?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      All the tours are fully-guided as per the tour itinerary.

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    Judith

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Are you able to book airport transfers?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Samora Explorers Limited are able to organise airport transfers for you if you are arriving on the day the tour starts or leaving on the day the tour ends. To organise an airport transfer please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

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    Natalie

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Can you book pre or post accommodation?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Samora Explorers Limited are able to organise pre and post accommodation for their customers. To organise a pre or post trip accommodation please contact our team of Travel Experts for further information.

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    Lydia

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Are travel documents provided?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Once your booking has been finalised, you will receive the travel documents required for your tour 3 - 4 weeks prior to the tour departing.

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    Jordan

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Is there a child discount?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Generally, a child discount is applicable however it does depend on the age of the children, please contact our team of Travel Experts to see what discounts are available for you.

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    Bianca

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Are children allowed to travel on your tours?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Yes, families with children are allowed to travel on all Samora Explorers Limited trips, please contact our team of Travel Experts when booking your tour to see what discounts are applicable for your family.

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    Ross

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Is travel insurance mandatory?

    Travel Support
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Travel insurance is not included in the tour cost however it is mandatory on all Samora Explorers Limited tours so you need to make sure you are adequately covered before travelling. If you have not already purchased insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free quote experience for you and more information can found on the following link - http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance.

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    Ann

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    I have travelled with Samora Explorers Limited before, is there a past traveller discount?

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    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      Generally, a past passenger discount is applicable for customers who travelled with Samora Explorers Limited before. Please, contact our team of Travel Experts for further details.

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    Marlene

    Asked on July 31st, 2019

    Are the coaches used on the tour to travel between destinations air-conditioned?

    Transport
    • Samora Explorers LtdOperatorWritten July 2019

      All the private transport used on the tours operated by Samora Explorers Limited are air-conditioned for your comfort.

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Tour ID: 169128

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