6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

6 Days Starting in kilima and ending in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania

Visiting: Nalemoru, Kikelewa Camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak, Marangu Gate

Tour operator:

Mbega African Safaris

Tour code:

5678

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 117

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

7-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From:

$2587

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Tour Overview

The Rongai route approaches Mt. Kilimanjaro from the North, and it is close to the Kenyan border. It is one of the easiest routes to Kilimanjaro’s summit, and it joins Marangu route at Kibo Hut. The minimum number of days required to get to the top using this route is six days, but seven days are recommended. The sceneries on this route are not as diverse as on the Western routes, but gives to the hikers feel of the sheer wilderness for days, before merging with Marangu route. Rongai descends to Marangu Gate, and it is mildly challenging route, but it is highly recommended for people who are new to the hiking experience.

Highlights

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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

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Day 1 : Nale Moru Gate To Simba Campsite

Location: Nalemoru

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, we’ll drive you to Nale Moru, the village which is the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stretch of the hike is going to take you through farmland and pine forest, although you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or elephants and buffalos if you are lucky. Your first camp will be the Simba, located on the very edge of the moorland zone, at 2625m.

Day 2 : Simba Campsite To Kikelewa Campsite

Location: Kikelewa Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning hike will be a steady ascent to the Second cave camp which is located in the moorland zone. From here, you will have spectacular view of Kibo and the eastern ice fields dwelling at the crater rim. You will have lunch at the cave camp and then proceed with the hike through the moorland. You’ll be able to see the breathtaking eastern ice fields on the rim of Kibo (the highest of three volcanoes which form the mountain). You’ll then leave the main trail and branch into the moorland on a lesser trail leading to spiked peaks of Mawenzi, the second highest volcanic comb of Kilimanjaro. We’ll set up camp here in the secluded valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m.

Day 3 : Kikelewa Campsite To Mawenzi Turn Hut

Location: Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will wake up to a short but steep hike up the grassy slopes which lead to a rewarding view of the Kenyan plains to the North. By leaving the vegetation behind you will arrive at the Mawenzi Tarn Hut, the camp nested directly below the high cliffs of Mawenzi. Here you will then have a chance to explore the surrounding areas in the afternoon, which would be very useful for your acclimatization.

Day 4 : Mawenzi Tarn Hut To Kibo Hut

Location: Kibo Huts

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will leave the campsite to walk across the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ that parts Mawenzi and Kibo. After a couple of hours hiking, you will reach the area where the summit of Kilimanjaro will be majestically stand in the background, and your trail to the high camp will unfold in plain sight. Once you reach the camp, you will spend the rest of the day resting in preparation for the final ascent, after a very early night.

Day 5 : Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camping

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will wake up at around 11:30 P.M. for a hot cup of tea or coffee and then get ready for your hike to the summit which will begin at around 12:30 P.M. The temperature at around this time is below freezing. The trail you will take twists upwards through heavy scree towards the Gilman’s point. Once you are at Gilman’s point, will be served a hot cup of tea or coffee to warm you up as you enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise. The hike to Uhuru peak will take about 1.5 hours over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim. Uhuru peak is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. Once at the top, you will spend a short time enjoying the view and photograph your success, before you begin the steep walk back to Kibo hut for lunch and some rest. After this, you will descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Day 6 : Horombu Hut To Marangu Gate

Location: Marangu Gate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: kilimanjaro crane hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast and the last celebration with porters, you will begin your hike down to Marangu gate where you will have some hot lunch. A car will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Moshi.

What's Included

Accommodation

Sleeping Mattress
Airport Transfers at Destination

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
Fully Guided

Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Meals

All meals while on the Mountain

What's Not Included

Insurance

Travel insurance
International Travel

International and domestic flights
Transport

Transfers (available as an optional addon)

Mode of Transport

jeep 4wd

Accommodation

hotel and camping

Check out our Q&As

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
What is the maximum group size?

100
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

yes we allowed children under 7 year old
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Yes I help those who have poor families in my place.

Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes why not
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
What documents will I receive before I travel?

My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

All
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
How long has the tour company been trading?

More than 4 years since 2019
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

rose erick

amaizing tour

25-Nov-2023

i real enjoyed this tour

jackson

unforggetable tour

22-Nov-2023

it was amaizing safaris rongai route

john alex

rongai route

27-Nov-2023

it was a good safaris

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