5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing – Rongai Route Adventure Overview
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain on earth. Crowned with an everlasting snow-cap, this majestic mountain can be found inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania, at 005.00 degrees south, 036 degrees east, 5895m a.m.s.l.
5 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing – Rongai Route Adventure detailed itinerary
Drive from Arusha to Moshi to the village of Nale Moru ( Rongai 1950m) where the climb begins. Taking 4 – 5 hours walking to Simba camp 2600m for dinner and overnight.
A steady walking up to the second cave 3450m with the superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rims. Continue ascent for 3 to 4 hrs walking to third cave 3800m, for dinner and overnight.
Continue ascending on the East side of Kibo crossing the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, taking 4 – 5hrs to reach Kibo Hut ( 4700m).On mid-night trek up to the summit via Gilman’s point 5695m
Enjoying sunrise at the summit, horizontal views, Photos, then descend to Kibo Hut for brief rest, coffee or tea. Continue descend to Horombo Hut ( 3700m) for dinner and overnight.
Descend about 5 hrs passing through Mandara Hut to the National Park Gate at Marangu (1830m) where you will drive back to Moshi or Arusha.
Mount Kenya Climbing Adventure Trekking Naro Moru Route 5 Days
Depart from your lodge (Mount Kenya day tour starts from Sweetwater’s, Treetops, or Serena Mountain Lodge or Nairobi hotel-booking) at 0700 Hours and drive the Naro Moru Track (altitude 3,000m.)
Mount Kenya Climb One Day Trek is designed for guests who have limited time and who are not interested in reaching any of the summits. This safari is tailored to those who are interested in seeing the fascinating vegetation zones of an equatorial mountain and the associated rich animal and birdlife.