ARRIVAL

Altezza Travel - Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an Altezza Travel representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening, there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

TREKKING FROM NALEMURU GATE TO SIMBA CAMP

Mount Kilimanjaro - You will meet your mountain guides and crew in the morning before setting out for Kilimanjaro National Park’s northern entrance: Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m). Here, the head guide will acquire the necessary permits and finalize search and rescue registration.

This day’s trek through coniferous forest of Kilimanjaro’s northern slope to Simba Camp is moderate, taking you up to 2,625 m. Remember not to hurry and maintain a comfortable pace. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will have pitched your tents and started dinner preparations.

It is advisable to adhere to the following rules from the very beginning of your climb:

• Stay away from alcohol and caffeine.
• Make sure you drink a minimum of 4 liters of water every day, taking it frequently and in small doses.
• The use of Diamox tablets is a good idea as it staves off altitude sickness symptoms. These are taken in the morning before the day’s climb. Consult your family doctor to make sure that you can safely take it.

Do not be unduly alarmed if you experience discomfort during the night- high altitude has this effect on the human body. Nausea and headaches are a common occurrence in the mountains. However, make sure you alert your guide to any symptoms of altitude sickness.

TREKKING FROM SIMBA CAMP TO SECOND CAVE CAMP

Mount Kilimanjaro - Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart from Simba Camp to start trekking towards your second high altitude camp: Second Cave Camp (3,480 m). This route is rather easy and will only take around 3 hours, so when you reach the camp you will still have ample time to rest and explore the surrounding area. After lunch you will have a couple hours to rest, followed by an acclimatization hike in the direction of Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) on a stretch of the Rongai Route at a short distance with a 100-meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Second Cave Camp.

NB: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

TREKKING FROM SECOND CAVE CAMP TO KIKILEWA CAMP

Mount Kilimanjaro - After breakfast you will begin trekking to Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m), where you can see Kibo Volcano at its finest (barring cloudy weather). This will be a relief day, so after lunch you will have time to sleep before the next trekking towards Mawenzi Tarn Camp. In the evening after dinner the guide will check health conditions of the each person of the group and give the necessary instructions for tomorrow’s trekking.

TREKKING FROM KIKILEWA CAMP TO MAWENZI TARN CAMP

Mount Kilimanjaro - Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of trekking to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated at the foot of Mawenzi Volcano, Kilimanjaro’s second summit. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and a two-hour rest, after which there will be an acclimatization hike towards Mawenzi Volcano with a 200-meter gain in altitude, followed by a hike back down to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, where you will have dinner in the evening.

TREKKING FROM MAWENZI TARN CAMP TO KIBO CAMP

Mount Kilimanjaro - This day will be spent trekking towards Kibo Summit Camp (4,700 m). The landscape will change significantly to give way to a rocky semidesert. The actual trekking is not very difficult; just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro’s summit. When you reach the camp, we recommend you sleep well, avoid strenuous activity, and drink as much as you can, because that very night you will be ascending Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

UHURU PEAK SUMMIT ATTEMPT AND DESCENT TO HOROMBO HUT

Mount Kilimanjaro - The team will depart School Hut Camp with its elevation of 4,715 m at night. The trek up to Uhuru Peak’s 5,895 m puts more of a strain on your cardiovascular system than your muscles as the high altitude takes its toll on your body despite the moderate gradient of the climb. One guide will be assigned to every two climbers, constantly evaluating their fitness over the duration of this part of the climb. A walk on the nearest glacier can be undertaken upon reaching the summit. The descent to 3,720 m at Horombo Camp will include a 2-hour rest stop at Kibo Camp. It is highly advisable to keep in mind that 9 out of 10 climbing accident happen on the way down, so watch your step!

FINAL DESCENT TO MARANGU GATE

Mount Kilimanjaro - The final descent to Marangu Gate’s 1,860 m starts after breakfast. The stop at the gate presents a good opportunity for a last exchange of impressions and memories of the expedition with the whole of your support crew. The climbers will receive their certificates of achievement at our offices before being driven back to their hotel.

DEPARTURE

• All meals provided, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, kosher) catered for.
• Quality group equipment: dining tent, sleeping pads, tables, chairs, and full dining set.
• Complimentary airport transfers to and from JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport).
• Expert guidance with certified Wilderness First Responder guides.
• Optional single accommodation available.
• Inclusive of all Kilimanjaro National Park fees.
• Experienced climbing team including porters, camp masters, and cooks.
• Medical support: kits and check-ups provided.
• 2-night stay at Aishi Machame Hotel with amenities like Internet, hot water, and swimming pool.
• Comfortable tented accommodation on the hike (2 hikers per tent).
• Safety equipment: oxygen tanks and altimeters.
• A variety of drinks available: tea, coffee, juices, soda, etc.

• The costs of getting to Tanzania
• Visa fees
• Personal equipment & gear (your hiking outfit, boots, sleeping bag, etc.) that you need for the hike. Available for hire
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel
• Insurance to cover trekking up to 6000 m/19685 m and helicopter evacuation - Highly recommended!
• Tips for the mountain support crew
• Single accommodation at the hotel and in a tent is available at extra charge

Embark on this epic 7-day Kilimanjaro Rongai hiking adventure and enjoy thrilling scenic vistas and pristine wildlife on the way to the peak of Africa. This most picturesque, least crowded route with the smoothest acclimatization transition is an ideal choice for the beginners and experienced hikers alike. You will cross several climatic zones (from heath on Shira Plateau to Arctic desert in the summit area), each different, unique and captivating. Our professional climbing crews will take care of your safety and comfort. Overnight stays are in our special walk-in tents, the “kitchen” team will surprise you with their cooking skills, and the porters will carry the equipment. The guides will be leading your way, excitedly sharing their knowledge of this amazing Mount. Pre and post-climb accommodation (included) will be in a cosy hotel in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Airport transfers included.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.