6- Days -Rongai Route-Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

Package Overview

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. There are two variations to this route. Rongai route is best option during the rainy season, due to its location, which receive little rain. This route can be climbed for 6days, although 7days is recommend for better acclimatization.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)

  Simba Camp
  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:
  4hours - 5hours
  
  Meals:
  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Themes Adventure, Group, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
  • Accommodation Simba Camp [ 5 Star ]
• Day 2 : Simba Camp (2625m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

  Kikelewa Camp
  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. After lunch at cave camp 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:
  10km / 6.2mi
  
  Approx. time taken:
  6hours to 7hours
  
  Meals:
  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Themes Adventure, Group, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
• Day 3 : Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)

  Mawenzi Tarn Hut
  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:
  5hours - 6hours
  
  Meals:
  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Themes Adventure, Group, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
  • Accommodation Mawenzi Tarn Hut [ 5 Star ]
• Day 4 : Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

  Kibo Camp
  Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.
  
  Distance covered:
  8km / 5mi
  
  Approx. time taken:
  5hours - 6hours
  
  Meals:
  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Themes Adventure, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
• Day 5 : Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

  Uhuru Peak
  We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
  
  Distance covered:
  22km / 13.7mi
  
  Approx. time taken:
  12hours – 15hours
  
  Meals:
  Breakfast, Lunch Included

  • Themes Adventure, Group, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
  • Accommodation Horombo Hut [ 5 Star ]
• Day 6 : Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

  Horombo Hut
  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 Included

  • Themes Adventure, Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Mountaineering, Mountaineering
  • Accommodation Marangu Gate [ 5 Star ]

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Private pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro international airport.
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation at weruweru river lodge, Parkview Inn or Kilimanjaro wonders Hotel!!
• Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• 4 Season big sleeping mountain tents
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• Filtered water throughout the trek
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
• Portable toilets and toilets tents.
• Hot Water For Wash

Exclusions

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Laundry Services
• Tips to mountain crew

Price & Rates

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