RONGAI ROUTE 7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS (5 DAYS ON TREK)
NOTE: This route is a quick and direct way to the summit of Kilimanjaro, but is very steep and strenuous and only recommended for trekkers who are already well acclimatised.
Day 1
Arrive at your hotel in time for an early evening briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Checking out then transfer to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Rongai. Trek through the forest for 2 to 3 hours to reach the 1st cave at 5750ft/1800m for overnight.
Day 3
Trekking for 6 to 7 hours, passing 2nd Cave to arrive at 3rd Cave at 12,000ft/3800m for overnight camp.
Day 4
Continue ascending to Kibo Hut at 5,000ft/4700m taking 3 to 4 hours for overnight camp.
Day 5
An early start for the summit on steep and heavy scree up to Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m. On the crater rim to arrive in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19340ft/5896m.
Day 6
Descend to Marangu gate, from where you are transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
Breakfast at your hotel