Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO

$1960-2160 USD

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Safari summary

 Approaches from the northeastern part of the mountain
 Descends via Marangu route
 Offers true wilderness experience during the first days of the climb as spotting large wildlife like antelopes and elephants is highly possible
 Trek starts on a flatter surface during the first few days
 Considered a good alternative (with lesser crowds) to the Marangu route

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Rongai Gate – Simba Camp

Kilimanjaro

Pick up from your hotel drive for two hours and half to Marangu park gate for formalities registration after that transfer to the Rongai trailhead in about 3hours. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Meru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first night’s camp is at Simba camp.

Simba Camp

Simba Camp –Second Cave

Kilimanjaro

• Hiking Time 2 – 3hours • Habitat: Moorland Late Breakfast, enjoy the morning at Simba camp proceed with the hiking very slowly acclimatize your body until you reach Second cave (3450M) for hot lunch. Afternoons relax at second cave with dinner and overnight.

Second Cave

Second Tarn Cave -Kikelewa Cave

Kilimanjaro

• Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours. • Habitat: Moorlands. After breakfast then continues up towards Kibo, reaching Kikelewa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open, and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).

Kikelewe Cave

Kikelewa Cave -Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Kilimanjaro

• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours. • Habitat: Moorlands. A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.

Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Mawenzi Tarn Camp -Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

• Hiking Time: 4 – 5 hours. • Habitat: Alpine desert. Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.

Kibo Camp

Summit Attempt- Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

You will have after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave also a good resting spot, which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak

horombo hut

Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman’s Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi where your trekking tour ends with sweet memories. drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

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