6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

About Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro, located in East Africa is a sight to behold, even from a distance. It is the highest mountain in Africa, but the tallest free standing Mountain in the world. It rises from the coastal floor a whopping 19,336 feet into the air. It is not as steep or treacherous as climbing many of the higher elevations in the world, and the record speed to the top is around five hours, with the round trip record in just 8. It is the highest rising mountain in the African continent with the peak of over nineteen thousand feet (19000ft)above sea level. Among the freestanding mountains in Africa, it is the highest. The view of the Kilimanjaro National Park is also breathtaking, and you get a great view while climbing the mountain. There are six different routes to the summit, as well as more challenging routes for climbing.

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Kilimanjaro National Park is included in the world of UNESCO heritage sites. This has made the mountain more fascinating. The Park is situated in the Northern Section of Tanzania, and near Moshi. You can get there from Arusha, and it about an hour's driving from the Kilimanjaro airport. You should note that it isn't just a journey to the top that attracts visitors, but the diversity of the environment that can be found all in one place. There are many nature trails lower on the mountain. You can enjoy watching trout fish and visit Crater of Chala lake on the Southeastern slopes of the mountain. There are many campsites that you can stay in including native huts, or even several different kinds of accommodations outside the park. With the entry to the park, you have a lush Montane Forest, full of elusive creatures like leopards, buffalos, elephants and even the Abbot's Duiker, and endangered species. There are also a wide array of primates and small antelope. Then there is the moorland zone, with a cover of giant heather, studded with giant lobelias. At four hundred feet, the terrain turns to an alpine desert, and then near the top, is the arctic zone, free of vegetation, but great for views.

Overview
This is the third popular route on Kilimanjaro and involves much shorter approach to Kibo than the Marangu Route.
Accommodation: Tents
Standard duration: 6 days, the walking is quite strenuous with 1 night each before after the climb in Arusha or Moshi

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport - Moshi/Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Moshi. The rest of the day will be yours to enjoy at leisure. You will spend the night at the Sal Salinero Hotel or Mount Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Rongai Gate to the First Cave

Drive from Arusha/Moshi to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by Land Rover to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)

Day 3: First Cave to the Kikelewa Caves

After breakfast start with steady walk ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3,450 m.). Start seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking) 

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Trailing start with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)

Day 5: Kibo Campsite/ School Campsite

Early morning proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the final ascent

Day 6: Trek to Uhuru Peak 5895m

The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak (which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend overnight there. 

Day 7: Horombo to the Hotel

After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi


Day 8: Transfer to the airport

End of tour.

 

ENQUIRE

 

Cost Includes:

• All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
• Accommodation as detailed on the itinerary
• Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client's private bags.
• National Park entrance, accommodation and camping fees
• All food and catering equipment - breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening
• Meals prepared by our own cook. Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
• Certificate of Achievement/appreciation from us
• Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
• Crisis management apparatus - VHF 2-way radio, basic first aid kit and an on call vehicle

Cost excludes:

• Travel and personal accident insurance
• Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
• Personal Mountain equipment
• Tips
• Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items
• Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
• Additional optional accommodation added at the base hotel or extra days on the mountain added.
• Treated drinking water other than boiled.
• Extra costs incurred in case of own intentional change of itinerary while already on trek.
• Porters to carry excess of 16Kg. personal luggage per client