7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route
Description
Rongai Route 7 Days climbing with 2 Nights in Hotel / lodge: The Rongai route begins on the northern side of the mountain and is the least travelled route. The day one drop off at the gate close to Loitoktok border of Kenya and Tanzania, it’s a long drive to the starting point but you are rewarded by fantastic views and the likelihood that you will be the only climbers around. If you take this route up the mountain you are obliged to descend via the Marangu Route that is the most popular and well-used.
Highlights
| Highest Point | 5895 m /19340 ft |
| Trail Access | Rongai gate via. Moshi Town |
| Highlights | Kilimanjaro Summit, Icefields, Mawenzi Peak, Unique Flora |
| Trek Duration Options | 7 Days Trekking |
Itinerary
Day 1 Moshi – Rongai Gate – Simba Camp
After breakfast around 7:00am at the Lodge / Hotel, you will be transferred Rongai Gate (Its approximately 3 hrs drive from Moshi to Rongai Gate). The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of NaleMoru (1,950 m.) its 6 Km distance walking, on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. This route is very scenic slowly hiking of approximately 3 to 4 hours on this day. Overnight at SIMBA campsite
Day 2 Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp
Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp
Day 3 Second Cave Camp – Kikelelwa Camp
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.), its 5Kms with 3-5 hours walking, with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Diner and Overnight at Kikelewa Campsite, where you will overnight. (3.600 m.)
Day 4 Kikelelwa Camp – Mawenzi tarn Hut Camp
A short but steep climb, it’s about 5kms up, grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi turn hat (4,330 m.) which is approximately 3-4 hours walking, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. After arriving in the afternoon, you will be free to rest and explore the surrounding area as you get to acclimatize at the Camp. You will overnight at Mawenzi turn hut.
Day 5 Mawenzi tarn Hut Camp – Kibo Hut Camp
This day you will start the summit hike which you cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach KIBO Campsite (4,750 m.), it’s about 7kms, that is approximately 3-4 hours walking to the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night!
Day 6 Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi.
Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.
The descent to Kibo (4,700 m.) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final Campsite at Horombo (Horombo Campsite) (3,720 m.). [10-11 hours walking. Total distance walking from KIBO Hut to Summit is aprox 10 - 11kms and Summit (Uhuru to Horombo aprox. 8kms)
Day 7 Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). [6 - 7 hours walking]. This is a long distance of aprox. 18kms from Horombo to Mandara then continue to Marangu Gate. You will meet our Driver and be transferred to Hotel / lodge for overnight.
Price Includes
- Accommodation while trekking*
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- All Park fees
- Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Fully-licensed, English-speaking mountain guide
- Porter service on the trek
- First aid kit
- Trip completion certificate
- Farewell Dinner
Price Excludes
- Tip for the guide
- Flights costs/fares
- Travel insurance
- Extra Personal items
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities
- Personal expenses (drinks, Internet, visa, etc.)
Rates
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3020 US$ | 2740 US$ | 2415 US$ | 2297 US$ | 1985 US$ | 1882 US$ |
Important Note/s
Kilimanjaro Private Climb Prices
All Kilimanjaro climb packages include 2 nights hotel in Moshi with B & B plan. Our primary hotel for private climbs is The Maridad Hotel .If we can not get availability there we use La Mama Hotel. We can offer you a price without any Moshi accommodations included. Please ask us if you want to consider other options. If you book your own accommodations it is far better if the accommodations are in Moshi rather than Arusha.
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