7 days rongai route

7 days—Kilimanjaro trek 7 day rongai route

$1650-1750 USD

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Safari summary

Rongai Route starting from the north-eastern side of the Mount Kilimanjaro 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 a neglected route and is also the calmest camping approach to Uhuru Peak.

The descent usually uses the Marangu Route. There are two differences to this route. You can choose to attempt the summit via Mawenzi Tarn Hut or via School Hut which is also referred to as the Outward Bound Hut. The former is longer and more popular. Prior acclimatization is suggested in order to attempt the latter successfully.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Nalemoru Gate 2020m – Simba Camp – 8kms – 3 to 4hrs – Altitude change/ 680m Drive to Marangu gate to collect your permit. Then drive from Marangu to Rongai gate Rombo village. Start trek begins from the gate winding up to the lush tropical forests and out into heather moorland. Overnight camping at First Cave. 2100m.

Day 2

Day 2: Simba Camp 2700m — Third Cave – 5kms – 3 to 4hrs/ 450m The trek continues, through the fine open moorlands, we get great views of the steppes of Kenya below and spectacular Mawenzi turn above. Overnight at Third Cave. 3800m.

Day 3

Day 3: Second Cave — Kikelelwa Camp 3650m 5kms – 5-6hrs/ 500m The trek continues, through the fine open moorlands. Overnight at Kikelelwa. 3800m.

Day 4

Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp 3650m — Mawenzi Tarn Camp -5kms – 3 to 4hrs/ 680m Trek to the Mawenzi Tarn Camp were you will have beautiful views of Mawenzi Turn Lake above. Overnight Mawenzi Turn Hut.

Day 5

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp 4330m — Kibo Camp – 8kms – 4 to 5hrs /420m Trek through the lunar desert of the Saddle, the lava covered expanse between the two peaks Mawenzi and Kibo Reaching Kibo hut by the end of the day at 4700m. Overnight at Kibo Hut. 4703m.

Day 6

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4703m) — UHURU PEAK 5895m — Horombo Hut 21km At midnight the trek begins up to the final steep, scree section to reach Hanzi Meya Cave half way to the summit. Huge glaciers and cliffs can be seen which mark this part of the Gillman’s Point 5695m. Trek to Stella Point and the summit at Uhuru peak 5896m. From the summit the trek descends to Kibo Hut and have rest for 1:30 min then to Horombo Hut for the final night. 3720m.

Day 7

Arusha | Kilimanjaro

Day 7: Horombo Hut — Marangu Gate – 18kms – 5 to 6hrs /1880m Covering the last section of the mountain, the trek continues down through the forests to the Marangu gate where your vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to Moshi or Arusha Hotel. Included in Price Package: - Private transport to & from airport to Moshi (hotel) as well as from hotel back to airport. - Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees - Government taxes - 3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain prepared by professional cooks who are happy to accommodate your dietary needs. - 3-4 liters of mineral/treated water per person per day. - Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing. - Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate - National Park entry fees and hut fees - Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit - Porter’s Cook’s and Guide’s Salary. - Hotel accommodation in Moshi, before and after trek - Friendly and highly qualified mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks - Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage - Accommodation in camping ( tents) on the mountain. The package does not includes: - Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before and after climb. - Personal items and toiletries - Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber): • Guide: $15/day/guide • Cook: $10/day • Porter: $10/day/porter NOTE: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.

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