Rongai Route it's a trail which is located on the North West of Mount Kilimanjaro , Near to KENYA border.
It's the one of quite easy hike camping Route and also uses for the most trusted climbing 7 days Kilimanjaro organizer.
Trekking/hiking Mount Kilimanjaro 7 days with assurance of reaching the summit
It's also less crowded than other's route which can make a visitor's to enjoy their hiking
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Meeting Point
Kilimanjaro Internationa Airport
- ARRIVAL DAY AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO MOSHI/ARUSHA DAY 1: After landing at Kilimanjaro international Airpot , you'll meet with our driver ready to pick-up you and drive all the way to Moshi/Arusha for you're Accommodation/Hotel. You'll meet with you're mountain Guide at the place you stay, ready for the Mountain briefing and checking up you're own Mountain Gear in case you may need to rent some Gear which is missing. After that, you may stay to pack/prepare yourself for the Trekking/Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro & days via RONGAI ROUTE. Accommodation/Hotel Bed & Breakfast .
FROM YOU'RE ACCOMMODATION/HOTEL TO RONGAI GATE
DAY 2:[Which is Day 1 of the climbing program]
Departing from Moshi a 4-5 hour drive will take you through the coffee plantations and Village of Nale Muru to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate.
We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful wooded scenery, and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife you are likely to see, Simba camp sits near the first cave at the edge of the moorland zone with spectacular views of the plains of Kenya.
Elevation at RONGAI GATE: 1950m/643ft
Elevation at SIMBA Campsite:2671m/8814ft
Distance : 6km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Rain forest
Dinner and Overnight at SIMBA Campsite
SIMBA Campsite TO SECOND CAVE Campsite
DAY 3: Which is Day 2 of the climbing program
After a good night's sleep and a heavy breakfast, we continue along moorland terrain on a consistent ascending path.
You will catch some terrific views of Kibo and get your first glimpse of the ice fields on the Eastern crater rim. The small shrubs of the moorland became thinner as you approve the Second Cave. Temperatures begin to drop.
Elevation at SECOND CAVE: 3450m/11,385ft
Distance covered: 8km
Hiking time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Overnight at SECOND CAVE Campsite
SECOND CAVE to KIKELELWA Campsite
DAY 4: [Which is Day 3 of the climbing program]
After breakfast and packing, you continue your steady ascent across the This is the quite normal easy walking/ hike today with flat trail and Moorland towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi.
This relatively short hiking day brings you closer to the Easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their beauty. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness it may occur.
Elevation at KIKELELWA Campsite:4300m/14,190ft
Distance covered: 5km
Hiking Time:3 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals, Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner included
Overnight at KIKELELWA Campsite.
KIKELELWA Campsite to MAWENZI Turn Campsite
DAY 5:[Which is Day 4 of the climbing program]
A very short climb but steep climbing up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views.
Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at MAWENZI Tarn, spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of MAWENZI Tarn
The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. You can hike up and around MAWENZI Turn for your acclimatization hike during early evening
Elevation at MAWENZI Turn HUT:4315m/14,239
Distance covered: 3km
Hiking Time: 3 hours
Habitat: Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Overnight at MAWENZI Turn Campsite
MAWENZI Turn to KIBO Hut Campsite
DAY 6:[Which is Day 5 of the climbing program].
Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach the Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent on Summit Night.
After reaching KIBO Hut, Dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 00:00Am
Elevation: at KIBO HUT:4720M/15,576ft
Distance Covered: 10Km
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals:Dinner, Breakfast,Lunch Included
Overnight at KIBO HUT.
KIBO HUT VIA GILIMANS POINT TO UHURU PEAK THEN HOROMBO HUT
DAY 7: (Which is Day 6 of the climbing program)
Around 12:00 Am you will be woken up for an early Trek/ Hike to the SUMMIT.
Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous Hike to the UHURU PEAK will begin.
We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to UHURU PEAK ; the highest PEAK of AFRICA .
After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent.
We’ll have lunch at KIBO HUT and after that head to HOROMBO Campsite for dinner and a Night rest.
The last part of climbing Mount KILIMANJARO can be a bit challenging so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be very cold, pay attention to your GUIDE and do not rush.
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation at UHURU PEAK: 5895M/19,453ft
Distance: 6 Km
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Arctic
UHURU PEAK TO HOROMBO Campsite
Elevation:5,895M/ 19,453ft to 3,720M/12,276ft
Distance: 16 Km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Dinner and Overnight at HOROMBO Campsite.
HOROMBO Camp via MANDARA Hut to MARANGU EXIT GATE
DAY 8:[Which is Day 7 of the climbing program]
We’ll depart from HOROMBO Camp and start our descent through moorland to MANDARA hut.
Proceed descending through the lush green forest to MARANGU GATE a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your Accommodation/Hotel in Moshi/Arusha .
The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.
Elevation at MARANGU GATE: 1,850M/8,976ft
Distance Covered: 18Km down
Hiking Time 5 - 7 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included.
FROM YOU’RE HOTEL/ACCOMMODATION TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DAY 9:(Which is Day 8 of the climbing program)
This will be a day for you to go back home/ arrange for another tour or whatever.
Our driver will drop-off/ drive you back all the way to the Airport ready to catch a flight according your flight schedule.
Ending Point
KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
-Car Pick-Up And Drop-Off From Airport (e.g. Toyota Spacio, depending on group size)
-Gas, toll. parking
-Meet And Greet Service
-All Park Fees Collected By The Kilimanjaro National Park
-2 Nights in the Hotel/Accommodation before/after back from Mountain
- Three (3) meal per day during trekking (hike)
-Mountain Guide, Cook And Porters Salaries
- Transportation
- Mountain equipments such asTent's, table, chair's,`mattress, Gas cook, Oxygen cylinder and Oximeter
-Airline Tickets
Visa Fee
Lunch And Dinner At The Hotel (Before And After The Ascent)
Tips For The Mountain Crew (We recommend as for :
-Guide $ 30 usd per person per day,
- Cook $ 20 usd per person per day,
- Normal Porter $ 12 usd per person per day )
-Special porter who is (waiter or Summit porter$ 15 usd per day.
-Mobile toilets if you’ll needed.,
-Medical (Medications, Vaccines, Tests,…)
- Person thing such as alcohol, cigarettes, souvenir, etc.-
[NOTE]
Please make sure participant age before you book this tour.
--Children 6-9 years old can hike on the mountain but not directly to the Summit.
--Children 10-15 years old can hike all the way to the summit.
--Children over 16 years old can hike all the way to the Summit peak.
Sunday the tour starts little bit late because of mostly crews they went to the early church.
This is way we use to start a little bit late.
I'm available any time except while I'm on the Mountain during trekking
Hi
my name is John, I'm a Mountain guide at MT Kilimanjaro with experiences of leading as a guide for eight years
$3,000/ per person