Climbing kilimanjaro Via Rongai Route
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- Duration:7 Day(s)
- Activities
- Backpacking Tours
- Camping and Stargazing Tours
- Mountaineering Tours
- Nature Tours
- Travel StyleBudget
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Tour Vibe Active
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Family/Kids
- For Art Lovers
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
Africa,
Tanzania,
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Rongai Gate
- Simba Camp
- Kikelewa Camp
- Kibo Huts
- Uhuru Peak
- Horombo Huts
- Marangu Gate
- Pickup
Kilimajaro International Airport
From: To:
12:00 AM 12:00 PM - Drop-off
Kilimanjaro international Airport
From: To:
12:00 AM 12:00 PM - Age Range 10 - 80 (Years Old)
Starting from the northeastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak. It is an unfrequented route and is also the easiest camping approach to Uhuru Peak. The descent normally uses the Marangu Route.
ITINERARY
This morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m. Distance covered: 8km / 5mi Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Leaving the pine forest behind we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro’s volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization. Distance covered: 8km / 5mi Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night! Distance covered: 8km / 5mi Approx. time taken: 5 – 6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut. Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro. Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi Approx. time taken: 8 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Wages of professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative) on Bed & Breakfast Basis
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Supplemental Oxygen & Pulse Oximeter
- 2- way shared airport transfers (for private transfers it costs $20 extra per vehicle)
- 10% discount on meals at selected restaurants in Moshi Town
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Other Excluded:
- Tips to mountain crew
- items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$150 per toilet + toilet tent)
- A doctor for the group
Covid Safety
100% following what WHo reccommended such as:
Wear a mask in public, stay 6 feet apart from others, avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces. You should still watch out for symptoms of COVID-19, especially if you've been around someone who is sick. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested and stay home and away from others.
Availability
Tour Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 20 % of the tour amount
Tour Date Change Policy
Tour Date can be changed 1 day(s) prior departure
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