Rongai Route - Arona Safari Tansania

After breakfast at Simba Camp, you continue with your trekking. You will walk through a brief section of the barren dunes of the moorland and the heather vegetation zone, which is studded with ethereal, enormous lobelias. The Kibo peak might be visible from this point. There is also a chance that we may spot jackals and the odd buffalo – there is no need to worry as your guide always accompanies you. Your trekking will lead you to Kikelewa Camp for dinner and accommodation.

After breakfast at Kikelewe Camp, you continue with your trekking. You will walk through a short, inclined pasture that leads to an area of wilderness. Your trekking will lead you to Mawenzi Tarn Camp for dinner and accommodation. There is a possibility for small excursions for acclimatisation, but you are likely to spend the rest of the day lounging at the campsite.

After breakfast at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, you continue with your trekking. You will walk through a desolate site that leads to “The Saddle” – an extensive lunar lava stone landscape that stretches between Mawenzi and Kibo. The journey is complemented by the marvellous views of the towering upper regions of Kilimanjaro. Your trekking will lead you to Kibo Hut for dinner and accommodation.

This is a day where attempts to reach the top point of Kilimanjaro will be made. The attempt begins in the wee hours of the morning while the ice screen is still frozen. This is the longest, most laborious day of the whole trek. The trail consists of a long, sharp slope until we pass the Hans Meyer Cave. At this point, the path transforms into a twisting, single-file lane.

After successfully reaching the peak, you will have time to appreciate the moment of being on top of Africa and taking some souvenir pictures before you start the descent to the Horombo Hut, for a hot, steaming breakfast.

After breakfast at the Horombo Hut, you will continue to descend towards Marangu gate. The Arona Safari transporting car will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, depending on your further plans, for a shower and a goodbye meal.