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6 days Rongai
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6 days Rongai
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Rongai Route Overview
6 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route is unique,
challenging and adventurous. Suitable for experienced climbers and those with
enough energy. The climb takes up to 6 days to and from the top of Africa
Day 0: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International
Airport
Arrive at the
Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met at the airport and be
transferred to Kilimanjaro Crain hotel in Moshi for
overnight
Day 1 Rongai
Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to First Cave Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) Elevation Gain: 760
meters, 2,000 feet
After an early breakfast in Moshi, drive for
Rongai Gate near the Kenya border. After registering at the gate, begin your
climb to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. During the first day, hike through
forests where you may see and hear wildlife. Eat lunch on the trail before
continuing to the first campsite. Rongai ascends via the less forested northern
side of the mountain. The Rongai Route is one of the least crowded routes on
Kilimanjaro because of the long drive to the gate. The Rongai trail is thought
to have the best chance of viewing wildlife.
Day 2 First
Cave Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) Elevation Gain:
1,000 meters, 3,280 feet
During day two hike through Kilimanjaro
moorland. The Rongai route is relatively short and steep, making for shorter
hiking times. During this day, view Mawenzi Peak ahead.
Day 2 First
Cave Camp (2,600m/8,400ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,810ft) Elevation Gain:
1,000 meters, 3,280 feet
This day is an acclimatization day, allowing
you to hike in the beginning of the day and rest in the afternoon and evening.
The hike is relatively short but steep. The Mawenzi Tarn campsite is situated
below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.
Day 4 Mawenzi
Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Camp (4,750m/15,580ft) Elevation Gain: 420
meters/1380 feet
Cross the lunar landscape of the saddle on this
day to arrive at the final campsite. Kibo Camp is situated directly below the
Kibo cone, giving you views of your final destination.
Day 5 Kibo Camp
(4,750m/15,580ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Horombo Hut
(3,720m/12,200ft) Elevation Gain: 1,145 meters, 3,760 feet Elevation Loss:
2,175 meters, 7,140 feet
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to
Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. For the next six hours, hike by the
light of your flashlight. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging
part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim
at Gilman's Point. The hike from Gilman's to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and,
as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike
long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon
reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before
beginning the descent to Horombo Hut.
Day 6 Horombo
Hut (3,720m/12,200ft) to Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) Elevation Loss: 1,920
meters, 6,295 feet
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent
to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing
through Kilimanjaro cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the
trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you
back to Moshi. You will be able to buy t-shirts and sodas at the gate.
Standard package Included:
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.(private)
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights at the hotel in Moshi at Kilimanjaro Crain which include bed & breakfast.
Not Included:
- Flights
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent
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