7 Days Rongai Route

7 Days Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro National Park

Excellent

Review

Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Tour Type

Hiking

Group Size

No size Limit

Guides Languages

English

Overview

"The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, Rongai has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation)."


Package Includes
  • Private Transportation to and from your selected Route
  • Airport pick up
  • Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route
  • Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
  • Government Climbing Taxes
  • Climbing permits
  • All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
  • Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
  • Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
  • Enough porters to carry your luggage
  • Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
Safety Equipment:
  • -Emergency Oxygen
  • -Pulse Ox meter
  • -Hot drinks at every meal
  • Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
  • -Emergency rescue fees
Not Included
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Accommodation before & After trek
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook
  • International airfares and departure taxes
  • All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Visa and International flight tickets fees.
Trip Highlights
  • Extra day for acclimatisation

  • High summit success rate (over 90%)

  • High guide to client ratio

  • Classic Adventure! Hiking & Camping

  • More quiet route for the most adventurous experience

  • The route descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu

  • 0
    Day 0: Arrive in Tanzania

    You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha, Meet your guide for short pre trekking brief and climbing gears checking to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented.

  • 01
    Day 1: Hotel to Simba Camp

    Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

    • Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
    • Distance: 6km/4mi
    • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
    • Habitat: Montane Forest
    • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  • 02
    Day 2: Simba Camp to Second Cave

    The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

    • Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
    • Distance: 6km/4mi
    • Walking Time: 3-4 hours
    • Habitat: Moorland
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 03
    Day 3: Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

    Head out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby.
    Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft Distance: 9km/5mi Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 04
    Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn

    A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.

    • Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft
    • Distance: 6km/4mi
    • Walking Time: 3-4 hours
    • Habitat: Semi-desert
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 05
    Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

    Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early.

    • Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
    • Distance: 9km/5mi
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
    • Habitat: Alpine Desert
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 06
    Day 6: Kibo Hut to Summit to Horombo Hut

    Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
    The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

    • Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
    • Down to 3700m/12,200ft
    • Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
    • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
    • Habitat: Alpine Desert
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 07
    Day 7: Horombo Hut to trail head to Moshi hotel

    After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).Drive back to the hotel.

    • Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
    • Distance: 20km/12.5mi
    • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
    • Habitat: Forest
    • Meals: Breakfast



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