7 days rongai route climbing

About Rongai Route

Tour overview:

Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively unspoilt wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo. The North-East side of the mountain gets significantly less moisture than the southern slopes which means that trekkers are less likely to encounter rain. Trekkers are also more likely to get clear, unclouded views of the mountain. The Rongai Route is flatter than the other Mt. Kilimanjaro routes. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by Marangu trekkers which passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. Due to its remote setting the Rongai Route receives the least traffic of all the routes on Kilimanjaro. The Rongai Route descends via the Marangu trail.

ITINERARY

Arrival,

This day you will be picked up from the Airport and then transferred to the hotel in Moshi town for one night before trekking, there you will meet you guide for gear checkup and other issue.

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Pricing Plan

The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.

Day 1: Rongai gate (1950m) to Simba Camp (2600m)

Rongai gate (1950m) to Simba Camp (2600m)

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 Moru 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, at about 2,600 meters. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below samba camp.

Hiking Time: 3 – 4 Hours.
Distance: About 8 Km.
Habitat: Montana forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2: Mandara hut to Horombo hut (3720 Meters approx trekking time 6-8 hours)Simba Camp to Second Cave

Simba Camp to Second Cave

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. Afternoon relax at second cave with dinner and overnight.

Hiking Time 2 – 3hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Second Tarn Cave (2600m) to Kikelewa Cave (3600m)

Second Tarn Cave (2600m) to Kikelewa Cave (3600m)

After breakfast then continues up towards Kibo, reaching Kikelwa Cave at about 3600 metres. The views start to open up 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).

Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours.
Habitat: Moorlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m)

Kikelewa Cave (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m)

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.

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours.
Habitat: Moorlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

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.

Hiking Time: 4 – 5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine desert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

Kibo Hut (4700m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

You will wake up around 23h30, and 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 (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), 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 (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction – you made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut for a short rest ten after your descent to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The descent to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around almost 14 hours,later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and well-earned sleep.

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo.
Distance: 6 km’s ascent – 21 km’s descent.
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1980m)

Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1980m)

Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo.
Distance: 6 km’s ascent – 21 km’s descent.
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

People in Group	Standard Package
1-2	1750$
3-5	1650$
6-8	1550$
9+	1500$

- - Private transport from JRO Airport to your accommodation in Moshi.
  - Private transport to JRO Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
  - Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  - National Park entry fees, Camping fees, rescue fees
  - 4 Season mountain tents with comfortable Sleeping Mattress
  - 2 nights of your Hotel stay before and after trek in Moshi.
  - Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
  - 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  - Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  - Hot water for washing
  - Fair wages for the mountain crew
  - Government taxes
  - Emergency oxygen & Oximeters
  - Emergency first-aid kit