The Rongai route, for the most experienced trekkers

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About this activity

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Duration:9 Day(s)
Activities
- LGBTQ
- Mountaineering
- Nature
- Volunteer and Educational
Travel StyleBudget
Guiding Type: Partially Guided
Guide Language
- English
- French
Tour Vibe Active
Recommended For
- Couple
- Family/Kids
- For Art Lovers
- LGBTQ
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Youth
Destination
Country: Africa, Tanzania,
- Springlands Hotel Moshi
- Kibo Huts
- Horombo Huts
- Uhuru Peak
- Marangu Gate
- Springlands Hotel Moshi
Pickup
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Drop-off
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for an overnight bed and breakfast.
Age Range 15 - 95 (Years Old)

Tour Highlights

The Rongai route (6, 7 or 8 days) is the quietest. Due to its northern position, the Rongai route happens to be an uncrowded road of extreme beauty.

Tour Introduction

The Rongai route (6, 7 or 8 days) is the quietest. Due to its northern position, the Rongai route happens to be an uncrowded road of extreme beauty.

ITINERARY

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Day 1 reception at the airport and transfer to Moshi

We will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport before transferring you to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi, an hour's drive from the airport.

Day 2 Moshi – first cave camp (2,830m)

Our ascent begins at Nale Moru, a charming village with wooden houses. We will cross a path that will lead us to a pine forest that is home to many animals. Once out of this forest, we will arrive at the first cave camp which overlooks the plains of Kenya.

Day 3 first cave camp (2,830m) – second cave camp (3,450m)

In the morning, we will walk in the middle of lush vegetation with a view of Mount Kibo and the glaciers that surround the Mawenzi crater. The second cave camp has the particularity of being located in a valley near the kikelewa caves.

Day 4 second cave camp (3,450 m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (3,952 m)

After breakfast, we will venture into the verdant sloping paths of Mount Kibo. We will then begin to acclimatize to the high altitude. At the end of the morning, we will pass through a much more arid environment as we approach the Mawenzi turn camp.

Day 5 Mawenzi Tarn camp acclimatization day (3,952 m)

We will take advantage of this day to do an acclimatization hike.

Day 6 Mawenzi Tarn camp (3,952 m) – Kibo Huts (4,750 m)

We cross the moor and the high desert plateau. The temperature will drop gradually. Once arrived at the Kibo camp, we will have to prepare our equipment for the final ascent which takes place the next day. See you at midnight.

Day 7 Kibo Huts (4,750m) – Kilimanjaro summit (5,895m) – Horombo Huts (3,110m)

The first part of the final ascent consists of reaching Guillman's point (5712 m). We get there when the first light of day appears. The view from the edge of the crater is sumptuous. From there, it will take us 2 hours of walking to reach Uhuru Peak. After savoring this moment at the top, descend to Horombo Hut for dinner via Kibo Hut where we will have lunch and rest.

Day 8 Horombo Huts (3,110m) – Marangu Gate (1,980m) – Moshi

We will begin our descent to the Marangu Gate. After a good lunch, you will receive your certificate of ascent which will reward your achievement! Then head to the Stella maris lodge (or similar) for a good night's sleep.

Day 9 Moshi / airport

After breakfast at the Stella maris lodge hotel (or similar) we will organize your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Pickup & Drop-Off

Airport Transfer

Guide

Meals

Halal
Jain
Kosher
Meat
Vegan
Vegetarian

Transport

Jeep & 4WD

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

Flights
Insurance
Extra Services

Covid Safety

Tanzania Wildlife Adventures will appoint a COVID-19 Liaison Officer, based at the company’s Head Office. This designated person will be the point of contact with the relevant Tanzanian Government Ministry. In addition, this officer will have the following responsibilities:

To keep up-to-date with all Tanzanian Government requirements, protocols, preventative measures, policies and procedures in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic
To keep up-to-date as to the identity and location of all designated approved hospitals, medical clinics and mobile clinics in Tanzania for the testing and treatment of COVID-19

To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all sanitizing and hygiene procedures for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates

To develop, maintain, implement and monitor any special sanitizing and cleaning procedures as appropriate
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all limits to capacity for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all physical/social distancing requirements for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates

To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures relevant to Tanzania Wildlife Adventures guests for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures relevant to Tanzania Wildlife Adventures staff for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates

To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) relevant to Tanzania Wildlife Adventures guests for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) relevant to Tanzania Wildlife Adventures staff for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures for dealing with guests exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or suspected of having COVID-19

To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all COVID-19 procedures for dealing with staff exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or suspected of having COVID-19
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all health records for Tanzania Wildlife Adventures guests
To develop, maintain, implement and monitor all health records for Tanzania Wildlife Adventures staff

To develop, maintain and monitor records of all cleaning and sanitizing records for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates

To ensure adequacy of stocks of all PPE materials for guests and staff at all times for each company location and vehicle in which the company operates
To ensure that all guests are fully aware of all COVID-19 procedures and are provided with sufficient information in respect of such procedures
To ensure that all staff are fully trained in and aware of all COVID-19 procedures and are provided with sufficient information in respect of such procedures; to ensure that all training is regularly updated and that retraining is carried out where necessary
To liaise with any external body, including Government departments or ministries as necessary, in respect of their requirements

To ensure that all notices as required by the Tanzanian Government are correctly displayed in the necessary places, in particular with contact details of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, the MoHCDGEC & PORALG

Guests’ Medical Declaration Form:

All guests will be required by Tanzania Wildlife Adventures to complete a compulsory Medical Declaration Form. A form must be completed for each individual guest and this will be sent to each guest by our Health and Safety Department, one month prior to the guest’s arrival in Tanzania. The form will be completed and signed and will include the following information for each guest:

Name, nationality and ID or passport number
Proof of travel insurance, with policy number and details of insurer (including contact details)
Name and contact details of next of kin or friend who is not travelling with you to Tanzania
Details of guest’s travel history (other than the current trip) within the month prior to arrival in Tanzania
Details of current trip (prior to start of Kilinge Adventures trip and any subsequent destinations) for the purposes of track and tracing, should it become necessary
Description of guest’s general health, including any current medication, and any chronic or other medical conditions
Description of guest’s general fitness level, including ‘smoker status’ past and present
Details of any physical disability or restrictions
Any symptoms, either indicative of COVID-19 or other condition, in the 30 days prior to arrival in Tanzania
Any history of COVID-19, or its symptoms, at any time prior to current trip
A sign-off by the guest in respect of their COVID-19 disclosure

Temperature Monitoring of Guests and Staff:

Temperatures of all guests will be taken on arrival, at the start of their Tanzania Wildlife Adventures . (Depending on the method and place of arrival, this might be at the airport, or hotel, or other appropriate location.) Temperatures of guests will then be taken each day after breakfast, for the duration of the guest’s stay, by the driver-guide. On each occasion, a non-contact thermometer will be used and the temperature will be recorded. Any temperature of 37.5 C or above requires action. For staff, temperatures will be taken each time they begin a shift or finish a shift: a non-contact thermometer will be used and all temperatures will be recorded.

In the event that a guest or staff member registers a temperature of 37.5 C or above, the procedures described in section 9, below, must be followed immediately.

Staff Training:

Tanzania Wildlife Adventures is committed to providing comprehensive training for its entire staff in respect of COVID-19, its effects and the measures necessary to detect it prevent its spread and deal with it whenever it arises. Tanzania Wildlife Adventures is also committed to provide further training, as and when necessary, as the COVID-19 situation develops and evolves. Additional, specific training may be required for certain staff depending on the type of work they perform or the locations in which they work, but the following general areas of COVID-19 training are appropriate to all Tanzania Wildlife Adventures staff: