Departure: Private and Scheduled Departure Dates.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Highlights: Mount Kilimanjar.
Safari Style: Mountain climbing from Moshi.
Rates: US$ 1625.00 per person sharing (2008)
Note: The below itinerary can be Tailor-made to suit your personal requirements.

The Rongai Route Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi
- Transfer from Arusha to Springlands Hotel.
- Evening briefing and equipment check.
- Springlands Hotel.

Day 2: Ascend to 2,600 metres
- Depart for the mountain.
- Walk through maize and potato fields, followed by pine forests.
- 3-4 hours’ walking.
- Forest Edge Camp.

Day 3: Ascend to 3,600 metres
- A steady walk with spectacular views of the eastern ice fields and Kibo.
- 6-7 hours’ walking.
- Kikelewa Camp.

Day 4: Ascend to 4,330 metres
- Short steep morning climb.
- Afternoon to acclimatise with time to explore local surroundings.
- 3-4 hours’ walking.
- Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

Day 5: Ascend to 4,750 metres
- Cross the lunar desert.
- Rest of the day to acclimatise and early to bed.
- 5-6 hours’ walking.
- School Camp.

Day 6: Summit 5,895 metres and descend
- Depart during the early hours for the final ascent to Gilman’s Point to watch the sunrise, then on to Uhuru Peak.
- 11-15 hours’ walking.
- Horombo Camp.

Day 7: Moshi
- Steady descent through moorland and forest to the base of the mountain.
- 5-6 hours’ walking.
- Transfer to Springlands Hotel.
- Springlands Hotel.

Day 8: Tour ends
- Morning transfer for your onward arrangements.