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8 Days Rongai
Route: Africa Natural Tours (For Kilimanjaro,
Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in Moshi
Specialized in:
Wildlife safaris, Mountain climbing, Cultural tourism and Beach holidays
in East Africa
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8 Days Rongai Route
Rongai Route Overview
8 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route is unique,
challenging and adventurous. Suitable for experienced climbers and those with
enough energy. The climb takes up to 8 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: Nalemoru
Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)
This morning we will drive to the village of
Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the
trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the
beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en
route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the
moorland zone at 2625m.
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi.
Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2: Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp
(3480m)
Simba Camp
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the
Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the
Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: 2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp
(3630m)
Kikelewa Camp
Leaving the pine forest behind, we carry on
with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the
Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three
volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out
across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the
second of Kilimanjaro volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered
valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn
Hut (4310m)
Kikelewa Camp
This morning we have a short but steep ascent
up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the
north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at
Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon
you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization.
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Kibo Hut
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar
desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking,
reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background
and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our
camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final
ascent after a very early night!
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 5 - 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m)
& down to Horombo Hut (3700m)
Horombo Hut
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You
will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous.
Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards.
At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of
Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will
have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2
hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm
meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to
Horombo Hut.
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate
(1860m)
Marangu Gate
The last stage passes through the heath and
moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you.
Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time
of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate
(1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows
to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and
relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 8: Depart Tanzania
Moshi
This day left for your next destination. If you
have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or
fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your
time.
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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