6 Days Rongai Route Tour

Package Overview

Originally the trail began right against the Kenyan border, though recently the trail shifted eastwards and now starts at the Tanzanian town of Loitokitok, after which the new trail has been named (most trekkers refer to this trail as the Rongai Route).
As this is an isolated route less frequented by trekkers, it is likely that you will encounter wildlife, as animals tend to gather where humans don’t. Trekkers will also be rewarded by the vast number of unique plant life that is prevalent in the rainforest, mooreland and the semi to alpine desert zones.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVE IN TANZANIA

  You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  
  Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai Gate (Nale Moru), Hike to Simba Camp
  Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about two hours away, including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering the pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out, and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
  
  Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: LD Budget Lodging: Simba Camp

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• Day 2 : Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave

  The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
  Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft Distance: 6km/4mi Walking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland Meals: BLD Budget Lodging: Second Cave Camp

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• Day 3 : Hike Second Cave to Third Cave

  Today, we will continue our hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave.
  Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft Distance: 9km/5mi Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: BLD Budget Lodging: Third Cave Camp

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• Day 4 : Hike Third Cave to Kibo Hut

  Here we will hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and a very early day!
  Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft Distance: 5km/3mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: BLD Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp

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• Day 5 : Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we will commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point, located on the crater rim (elevation: 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing upward, we will ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here, we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing to the Horombo encampment.
  The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most challenging part of the trek, with many switchbacks. Going slowly and having an optimistic attitude will get you there!
  Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3700m/12,200ft Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: BLD Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut Camp

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• Day 6 : Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Moshi

  After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
  A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
  Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Forest Meals: B

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transport to/from the mountain gates
• All park entry fees
• All camping and hut fees
• All camping gears
• Rescue fees
• Oxygen cylinder & Oxmiter machine
• Guide, chef and porters salaries
• Meals( 3 times per day)
• English speaking guide (certified as a Wilderness First Responder & Emergency Medicine Adult and CHild CPR)
• Boiled/Purified drinking water
• Personal Summit Certificate stamped and signed by the National Park and your Guide
• Cook and kitchen utensils
• Mobile Communications (for emergency only)
• Daily briefing
• Sleeping pads
• First Aid & Injury prevention kits
• Special Language Guide (for $20 per guide,per day)

Exclusions

• International or Local Flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Travel insurance

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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