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7 Days /6 Nights Rongai Route

Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via Rongai Route

Trekking

7 Days

Accommodation

Camps

Meals

Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinners

Transfer

Toyota Land Cruiser 4X4

Group Size

Unlimited

Team

Kilimanjaro Trekking Expert

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. As there is typically less moisture on this side of the mountain you are less likely to encounter rain and have more unclouded views of the peak. While it is flatter, it does not give the climb high sleep low option and therefore recommended to select more days for acclimatization.

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. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by the Marangu route which passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.There are several variations; the one described is a longer route taking in Mawenzi Tarn.

Pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi/ Marangu city, located on the lower pitches of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure. We’ll gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an outfit check. We’ll also confirm you have the applicable obligatory medical content and trip insurance. regale and overnight at your hostel in Moshi Bed and Breakfast

Rongai Gate (1,800 M/ 5,900ft.) to First Cave Camp (2,600 M/ 8,400ft.). Rongai Gate (1,800 M/ 5,900ft.) to First Cave Camp (2,600 M/ 8,400ft.). After an early breakfast in Moshi, drive to the Rongai Gate near the Kenya border. After registering at the gate, begin your rise to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. During the first day, hike through timbers where you may see and hear wildlife. Eat lunch on the trail before continuing to the first campground, First Cave Camp, for regale and overnight

After breakfast, you will your journey heading towards the first Cave Camp (2,600 M/ 8,400ft.) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 M/ 11,810ft.). During day two hike through Kilimanjaro’s moorland. The Rongai route is fairly short and steep, making for shorter hiking times. During this day, view Mawenzi Peak ahead

Elevation: 3487m/ 11440ft to 4302m/ 14114ft
Altitude gained: 627m 

Your trip will continue in steep rise-up grassy pitches awarded with superb views. Leave the foliage behind shortly before reaching the coming camp at Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly positioned in a circle directly beneath the towering belts of Mawenzi. The autumn will be free to rest or explore the girding area as an aid to adaptation. still, you’ll chamber for two nights then, if you’re spending a redundant day on the mountain. You can hike over and around Mawenzi for your adaptation hike.

Elevation: 4302m/ 14,114 ft to 4714m/ 15,466 ft
Altitude gained: 412m

In the morning after breakfast, you’ll continue to cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach the Kibo campground at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting on preparing for the final ascent on Summit Night.

Elevation: 4302m/ 14,114 ft to 5895m/ 19,341 ft
Altitude gained: 721m Descent to 3721m/ 12,208 ft Altitude lost 2174m

Excitement is erecting as morning comes with an early launch between night and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically grueling portion of the journey. We continue our way to the peak between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and concentrated on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback stir in a northwesterly direction and lift through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater hem.

You’ll be awarded the most magnific daylight during your short rest then. Faster trampers may view the daylight from the peak. From then on, your remaining 1-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you’re likely to encounter snow all the way. Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the loftiest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire mainland of Africa! After prints, fests, and perhaps many gashes of joy we take many moments to enjoy this inconceivable accomplishment.

We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a veritably brief rest. We explosively recommend gaiters and touring poles for uncooperative loose clay and powder keg ash terrain. Well-justified rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

Elevation” 3721m/ 12,208 to 1905m/ 6250ft
Altitude lost: 1816m 

After breakfast and a sincere form of appreciation and platoon relating with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara hooches for lunch. Flashback to tip your attendants, culinarians, and porters, since you’ll be leaving them then.

You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and admit your peak instruments. As the rainfall is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy, and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and touring poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hostel in Moshi (about 45 Twinkles). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, regale, and fests!!

  • Kilimanjaro park fee permits, camping fees,
  • Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
  • Expert guide, assistant guide, cook and porters
  • Bottled Oxygen Cylinder and Pulse Oximeter for rescues only
  • Hypobaric chamber (PAC)
  • Comprehensive first aid kit
  • Private portable private toilets only
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • 2 nights’ accommodation before and after the climb
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days
  • Camping equipment including mountaineering, mess and sleeping tents Four season, 3 people tent, double occupancy, sleeping mattress and pillow, hot water bottle during sleeping, table and chairs
  • Baggage porterage
  • Rescue Fee
 
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Gratuities for the crew after the service
  • Cigarettes
  • Healthy evacuation insurance
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Laundry
  • Climbing Gears
  • Sleeping Bag

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