Rongai Route Christmas

6 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE CHRISTMAS TREKKING & HIKES KILIMANJARO

$1800-2000 USD

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Safari summary

Hiking start from 21th December to 26th December To be on top of mountain kilimanjaro on 25th december, christmas day

If you are still wondering what to do over the festive season,why not spend your Christmas on Mountain Kilimanjaro? Mountain climbing can be an exhilarating experiance and is a perfect adventure for you and your best friend;or even you and your spouse.

Kilimanjaro, especial is one of a kind. It is the highest mountain in Africa, and the highest free-standing mountain in the world! Also known as the roof of Africa, the mountain is quite 'walkable', IN that ,it is not particularly challenging to reach the summit. Essentially, most people can do it if they are fit and healthy

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Rongai Gate – Rongai Cave

Kilimanjaro

We drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for permits before taking a short transfer to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The path winds through corn and potato fields and then climbs gently through the forest which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the black and white colobus monkey.

Rongai Cave

Rongai Cave – Kikelewa Camp

Kilimanjaro

We begin this morning with a steady incline up to Second Cave. We continue trekking though moorland, leaving the main trail for a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, before finally arriving at Kikelewa Cave for the night.

Kikelewa Camp

Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Kilimanjaro

The hike today is short and steep up a grassy slope. Views of the wilderness area are stunning. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. Our camp is situated beneath the jagged spires of Mawenzi, at Mawenzi Tarn. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area.

Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

You will feel the altitude and might experience symptoms of altitude sickness – headache and nausea? Takes lots of fluid and keep going very slowly. You will hear your guide say pole pole – slowly slowly. One last tough section and you will be there. You will camp at School Hut tonight, but not before some dinner and hot chocolate. Get your daypack ready and go to bed early as you will be woken up at around 00:00 to start the final stretch to the summit..

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi

Kilimanjaro

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Moshi

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