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5 Days Rongai Route Trek

Trip Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Price: From USD 1000 per person sharing
Trip Starts: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Trip Ends: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Tour Summary: Arusha/Rongai Gate/Cave 3/Kibo Camp/Summit/Horombo Hut/Arusha
This route is fast gaining in popularity and is considered to be one of the easiest routes up the mountain. It is the only route starting from the north side of the mountain at Rongai a small village close to the Kenya border. The climbing conditions are drier on the northern side of the mountain and there are spectacular sweeping views over the broad flat Maasai lands. Overnights are spent camping in tents. The summit is reached via the east side of Kibo and the descent is via the Marangu route.

Itinerary
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
You will be met upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Impala Hotel. Dinner at leisure not included in the tour price.
Day 2
Arusha to Marangu - Rongai Gate - First Cave at 8500ft/2600m
Transfer at 09.30am to Marangu park gate first for registration. Proceed to Rongai at the Tanzania / Kenya border. The climb begins at the village of Rongai forest station (1950 m) through cultivated land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the treetops with their white-fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking 3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp.
Day 3
1st Cave - Second Cave 3450m - 3rd Cave Camp
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft / 3800m for overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp.
Day 4
3rd Cave - Kibo Camp 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 at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp.
Day 5
Kibo Camp - Summit - Horombo Hut 3700m
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continues the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft / 3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
Day 6
Horombo - Marangu Gate 1830m - Arusha
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Arusha Impala Hotel. Dinner at leisure not included in the tour price.
Day 7
Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport
You will be transferred after your morning breakfast to the Airport.

PLEASE NOTE

This trek

Includes:

  • Full board accommodation whilst on the Mountain
  • Private guide
  • 5 days Kilimanjaro trek - Rongai Route
  • All ground transfers as mentioned on the itinerary
  • English speaking mountain Guide and porters
  • Porters
  • 4 nights accommodation in mentioned camps while trekking Rongai route
  • First and last night accommodation at Impala Hotel Arusha - Bed and Breakfast
  • All park entrance fees and government levies
  • Full board accommodation i.e 3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
  • Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
  • Park fees
  • Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
  • During tour, karibuni welcome packet with useful information for all guests, upon your arrival you will be given safari authentic Wildebeest Safaris T-shirts
  • Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

Excludes:

  • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person and $100 for American and Canadian passport holders obtained at entry point
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed above
  • Tips and any items of personal nature
DISCLAIMER
The rates are subject to change without prior notice. There is no refund for the unutilized services.