6 DAYS KILIMANJARO RONGAI ROUTE
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Day 1: Rongai Gate to the First Cave
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by Land Rover to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CAMPSITE
Day 2: First Cave to the Kikelewa Caves
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast start with steady walk ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.). Start seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and campsite at the Campsite
Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Trailing start with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight and dinner at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day 4: Kibo Campsite/ School Campsite
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Early morning proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the final ascent
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Kibo Campsite
Day 5: Trek to Uhuru Peak 5895m
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak (which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend overnight there.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Horombo hut
Day 6: Horombo to the Hotel
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in Arusha
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at youR reserved hotel in Arusha
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Day 1: Rongai Gate to the First Cave
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by Land Rover to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: CAMPSITE
Day 2: First Cave to the Kikelewa Caves
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast start with steady walk ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.). Start seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and campsite at the Campsite
Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Trailing start with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight and dinner at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day 4: Kibo Campsite/ School Campsite
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Early morning proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the final ascent
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Kibo Campsite
Day 5: Trek to Uhuru Peak 5895m
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak (which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend overnight there.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at Horombo hut
Day 6: Horombo to the Hotel
Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in Arusha
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight at youR reserved hotel in Arusha
Included
- 6x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Sport
55%
Cultural
50%
Aquatic
35%
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