Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our transfer driver will be waiting for you. He will take you to the tulia hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure. You might want to explore the town of Moshi (taxi required) or just relax at the lodge. In the evening you will be briefed by our team on site in preparation of the upcoming trekking tour. You will spend the night will do this briefeing  about our Mount Kilimanjaro Climb depend on your arrive time accommodation will be at https://kiliwonders.com/

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru where you going to start your trekking. After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

• Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals: LD

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

• Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi
• Walking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Moorland
• Meals: BLD

Today we continue our hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave.

• Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft
• Distance: 9km/5mi
• Walking Time: 2-3 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Meals: BLD

Hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and a very early day!

• Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft
• Distance: 5km/3mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: BLD

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we continue our Mount Kilimanjaro Climb our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath

On our last day of Affordable Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

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• Meal Plan: Lunch on route either hot lunch or packed lunch.
• Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
• Distance: 20 km/12 miles
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Arusha town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.

*Safari, Zanzibar and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania

End of an Affordable Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route.

Note:

The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 20% saving on the per person rate!

Christmas and New Year Supplements US$ 45 per person per day 23 December to 3 January

Price includes:

• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Arusha.
• 2 nights of accommodation in Arusha .
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
• Park entry fees,
• Camping fees
• Rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• 4 Season mountain tents
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain, hot drinks and snacks
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
• Hot water for washing
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (TLTO And TATO)
• Government taxes
• Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
• Emergency first-aid kit
• Portable flush toilet from Group of 4 if your less than 4 you will pay extra 95$

Not Included

• Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
• Travel insurance
• Flights
• Laundry (Available at hotel)
• Personal items and toiletries
• Surcharge for online payment of balance (5%)
• Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain http://www.kiliporters.org/tipping_recommendations.php

Tipping on Mount Kilimanjaro Climb  from the trekking group (not per climber):
• Guides: $20/day/guide
• Cook: $15/day
• Porter: $10/day/porter

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