Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai 6 day Caves Route

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Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai 6 day Caves Route
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Jun 1 - 7, 2025
Group size: 1 - 25
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$3,285

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A 6 day ascent of Kilimanjaro starting on the   Eastern side of Kilimanjaro. This side of the mountain is relatively dry and has a relatively short forest zone. It skirts the base of Mwenzi and then ascends via Gilman's point to Uhuru Peak.   The descent is via the Marangu route trail.    

Day 1

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Cave 1

In the morning you drive around Kilimanjaro to the Eastern side to Nale Moru to   register at the gate. Hiking is through farm and pine plantations and then   through afromontane forest. Overnight Simba Camp (full board).    

Day 2

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Caves - Camp 2

 In the morning you drive around Kilimanjaro to the Eastern side toNale Moru to   register at the gate. Hiking is through farm and pine plantations and then   through afromontae forest. Overnight Simba Camp (full board).    

Day 3

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Tarn Hut

Hike up  close to Mawenzi tarn (4330) located in a cirque beneath Mawenzi. In the   afternoon you head out for an acclimatisation walk with your guide. Overnight   Mawenzi Tarn Camp (full board).    

Day 4

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Kibo Hut / Camp

Hike up  close to Mawenzi tarn (4330) located in a cirque beneath Mawenzi. In the   afternoon you head out for an acclimatisation walk with your guide. Overnight   Mawenzi Tarn Camp (full board).    

Day 5

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Summit - Horombo

An early start is required to arrive in time for a dawn on the roof of Africa! You   ascend Kibo volcano via Gilman's point (5685m) which takes around 6 to 7   hours. It is then a further 11/2 to 2 hours to the summit and then descent to   Kibo for refreshment and refuel and then continue down to Horomob camp.   Overnight Horombo Camp (full board).    

Day 6

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Out - Arusha

The final section descends to Marangu hut via Mandara hut to Marangu gate where   you are picked up and transfer back to your hotel for a well deserved  shower!     

Map of the trip locations

A. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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