Tour Information
Start : Arusha/Nairobi
End : Arusha/Nairobi
Tour Duration: 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
Rongai Route
Accommodations: As Per the
Itenerary
Group Size: 2 Pax and above;
guaranteed departure
Tour Overview
The Rongai route ascents Kilimanjaro
from the northeastern side of the mountain, along
the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route
retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a
different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching
it from the north.
8 Days Mount Kilimajaro Climbing Rongai Route
Day 1: Arrival - Arusha
On
arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted.
Transfer to SG Resort for an overnight rest on bed
and breakfast in readiness for the next day's hit to
Kilimanjaro.
Day 2: Rongai Gate
(1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m)
Hiking
time: 5 hours | Distance: About 8 km's | Habitat:
Montane forest
Register at the Marangu park gate
with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the
Rongai trailhead. Meet your guide and porters before
you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The
small winding path crosses maize fields before
entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through
a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is
rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The
first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600
metres. There is a toilet and a wooden table with
benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down
the trail below First Cave, B,L,D.
Day 3: 1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m)
Hiking time: 6-7 hours | Habitat: Moorlands
The
trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave
(3450m) en-route, and reaching Kikelwa Cave at about
3600 metres. The views start to open up and you
begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water
is in the obvious stream below the cave, although
you might have to wander downhill a way to find
some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves),
Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi
Tarn camp (4330m)
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
| Habitat: Moorlands
A short but steep climb up
grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness
area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you
reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly
situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.
Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the
area,
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp
(4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time:
4 - 5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Continue
ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the
saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours
to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent
resting in preparation for the final ascent, which
begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp,
Day 6: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Kibo hut (4700m)
- Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to
descend to Horombo | Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21
km's descent | Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped
summit
You will rise around 23h30, and after some
tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night.
This is where the going really gets tough. The first
section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the
Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot.
The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5
681m), which is located on the crater rim. This
section is very steep with a lot of stone scree,
requiring a great physical and mental effort.
Probably the most demanding section of the entire
route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From
Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all
the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point
in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you
made it. Weather conditions on the summit will
determine how long you can spend, taking
photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo
hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for
the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours)
where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut
will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent.
The total time spent walking on this day is around
14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later
in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft
drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the
mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories
and stirring emotions,
Day 7: Horombo
hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 27 km's
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours),
passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate.
At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a
register. This is also where successful climbers
receive their summit certificates. Those climbers
who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with
green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak
(5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive
back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner
and celebrations!!
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back
home or continue with your safari schedule. End of
services.
Tour price includes:
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-Rongai route trek as itinerary depicts
-Full
board accommodation whilst on the trek.
- 3 meals
per day
-Accommodations at hotel in Arusha 2
nights and huts on the mountain as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional
Mountain guide on the mountain, porters and skilled
cook
-All services begin and end at Kilimanjaro
Airport as per the itinerary
-Treated water on
the trek
-Return airport transfers from/to
Kilimanjaro Airport
Excluded:
-Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing
gears
-Medical evacuation, USD 30 per person
value
-International flights and taxes
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature and any other extras not
detailed in the above itinerary
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