6 days rongai route climbing

About Rongai Route

Tour overview:

The Rongai Route is the only trail that starts from the Northern, or Kenyan side of Mt. Kilimanjaro Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively un spoilt 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

Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi town

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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 First Caves Camp (2600m)

Rongai Gate (1950m) to First Caves Camp (2600m)

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Arusha (1400m) and driven to the Marangu Gate (1980m). At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then be transferred by vehicle to the Rongai trailhead, which is 2.5 hours away from the Managu Gate. The trail begins in the tall cornfields then leads into the pine forest. This trail has a gradual ascent and allows hikers to enjoy their surroundings. About halfway up the trail you will have a lunch break and you will reach the 1st Caves Camp (2600m) in the late afternoon or early evening. The porters and chef, who move very fast up the mountain, will reach camp before you and set up your tents, boil drinking water, and prepare snacks for your arrival. After washing up, a hot dinner will be served. For overnight, mountain temperatures may drop to freezing so be prepared!

Hiking time: 5 hours
Distance: Approximately 8 kilometers
Habitat: Montane Forest

Day 2: Machame Camp (2980m) to Shira Camp (3840m)

Machame Camp (2980m) to Shira Camp (3840m)

Following a hot breakfast, hikers will continue their ascent to Kikelewa Cave (3600m). The trail passes Second Cave (3450m) and this is a good spot to take a lunch break. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Moorlands

Day 3: Kilelewa Cave (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m)

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

On this day, hikers will enjoy a short, yet steep trail to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m). In the moorland, you will spot exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. At camp, hikers will enjoy spectacular views and allow their bodies to acclimate. Hot dinner and washing water will be prepared for hikers as they enjoy the magnificent sunset.

Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorlands
Meals: Breakfast,, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) to kibo Hut (4700m)

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

After breakfast, hikers will continue ascending east for a half-day hike to Kibo Hut. Kibo is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert. There is no water at this camp, but hikers can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00!

Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Kibo hut (4700 Meters) to Uhuru peak (5895 Meters) then Horombo hut (3720 Meters)

Kibo hut (4700 Meters) to Uhuru peak (5895 Meters) then Horombo hut (3720 Meters)

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The trail is rocky up to Hans Meyer Cave (5150m). You continue your ascent to Gillman’s point (5681m). Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude. Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. From this point, you will usually experience a snow covered trail until you reach the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes about 3 hours.

At Kibo Hut, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Horombo Hut (3720m). You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at the hut after a strenuous day.

Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru and 6 hours to Horombo
Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit
Distance: Approximately 6 kilometers ascent and 21 kilometers descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Horombo hut to Marangu get (1870 Meters Approx trekking time 6-8 hours)

Horombo hut to Marangu get (1870 Meters Approx trekking time 6-8 hours)

Wake, as usual, pack, and descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then continue your triumphant recessional down through the lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach around 2 or 3 PM. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. A vehicle will take you back to Moshi, where it is definitely time for celebration! Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania. If you will stay in Moshi town the Accommodation will be at the same hotel.

Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 27 kilometers
Meals: Breakfast

People in Group	Standard Package
1-2	1850$
3-5	1800$
6-8	1750$
9+	1700$

- - 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