Safari Overview
Rongai starts north near Kenya border, drier and less crowded. Gentle gradients, good for rainy season. Merges with Marangu for descent. Success ~80%.
Detailed Itinerary
Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Gate (1,950m) through pine forest to Simba (2,625m). Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 675m. After registration, you start trekking with a comfortable “pole pole” pace. Expect regular breaks for water, snacks, and photos. Overnight at Simba Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp
To Second Cave (3,450m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 825m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Second Cave Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp
To Kikelewa (3,630m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 180m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Kikelewa Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut
To Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 700m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Hut. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross Saddle to Kibo (4,703m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours, Gain: 373m. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Kibo Hut. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Summit Day: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Marangu Gate
To Uhuru (5,895m), full descent. Distance: 27km, Time: 14-18 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,192m/-3,035m. Your summit push typically begins around midnight. Your guide will keep a slow, steady pace and monitor your condition closely. After the summit (weather permitting near sunrise), you descend carefully back to camp for a short rest, then continue down to a lower camp to recover. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers
- Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance
Requirements
High fitness
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