6 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE CLIMB

6 DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK RONGAI ROUTE

$1800-1990 USD

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Safari summary

WELCOME TO TANZANIA
The Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north and the descent is via the Marangu Route.
Rongai route is less crowded because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a unique wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo. While it is flatter, it does not give the climb high sleep low option and therefore recommended to select more days for acclimatization.

Duration: 6 or 7 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: Low
ITINERARY:
Thanks for Choosing Alpine chat adventure a local tour company in Moshi Tanzania feel at home and enjoy your Africa adventure with us, upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met with Alpine chat adventure representative and transferred for overnight accommodation at HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

DAY 1: NALE MURU GATE - SIMBA CAMP

Kilimanjaro

Departing from Moshi a 4–5-hour drive will take you through the coffee plantations and Village of Nale Muru to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful wooded scenery, and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife you are likely to see.

SIMBA CAMP

DAY 2: SIMBA CAMP – SECOND CAVE

Kilimanjaro

After a good night sleep and a hearty breakfast we continue along moorland terrain on a consistent ascending path. You will catch some terrific views of Kibo and get your first glimpse of the ice fields on the Eastern crater rim. The small shrubs of the moorland became thinner as you approve the Second Cave. Temperatures begin to drop.5.8km/3.6mi | 5-6hrs | Moorland, Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3487m/11,440ft Altitude gained: 852m

SECOND CAVE CAMP

DAY 3: SECOND CAVE – THIRD CAVE

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast and packing, you continue your stead ascent, entering into the semi-desert terrain. This relatively short hiking day brings you closer to the Easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their beauty. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness.: 3.3km/2mi | 3-4hrs | Semi Desert, Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3936m/12,913ft, Altitude gained: 449m

THIRD CAVE CAMP

DAY 4: THIRD CAVE CAMP- KIBO HUTS

Kilimanjaro

As you depart early the semi-desert zone from the Third Cave early in the morning and begin your trek into the Alpine Desert terrain for the remainder of your ascent. Today’s hike will take you just below the Kibo crater wall to the Kibo Huts. At this point, you will merge with the Marangu Route, which you will use to hike to the summit. You will prepare your clothing and equipment before you go to bed by 7 PM and try to catch a few hours of rest before your summit attempt.

KIBO HUTS

DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT

Kilimanjaro

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 am. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hiker may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak .Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

HOROMBO HUTS

DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep highly recommend Gaiters and trekking pole. drive back to hotel in Moshi.

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