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Kilimanjaro – 7 Days Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro – 7 Days Rongai Route

$2500 per person

Rongai Route begins on the Northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a long drive to the starting point from Moshi town, but you are rewarded by fantastic views and sometimes you will be the only climbers around; If you take this route up the mountain, you are obliged by park rules to descend via the Marangu Route on the South side of the mountain, therefore climbers see the mountain from many views point.

7 Days
16++ Age
  • Destination
    Kilimanjaro
  • Departure
    Moshi Town to Rongai Gate
  • Departure Time
    Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
  • Return Time
    Approximately 1:00 PM in the last day.
  • Dress Code
    Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, spare clothing.
  • Included
    Kilimanjaro – 7 Days Rongai Route
    Airport transfers
    Transfers to and from the national parks
    Tents (camping safaris & trekking)
    Mattress (camping safaris & trekking)
    Crew salaries (safari & trekking)
    Camping facilities (camping safaris & trekking)
    Hotel accommodations
    Emergency oxygen (trekking)
    All taxes
    National Park entry fees
    Personal guide
    All meals while on tour (safari & trekking)
  • Not Included
    Bottled water (safari)
    Game drives in a custom built 4×4 safari Land Cruiser (safari)
    Tips (safaris & trekking)
    Personal expenses
    Meals not listed
    Personal trekking equipment & climbing gear
    Travel insurance
    Visas

FROM OUR GALLERY

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO), you will be picked up by a KLM Safaris staff member a KLM Safaris placard and transferred to Moshi town where you will spend your first night at a hotel.
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Day 2: Drive to Rongai Gate (2000M) and climbing to Simba Camp (2600M)

4 hours Zone: Rainforest

The climb begins from NaleMoru (1,950m/ 6,397ft) on a small path which winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently, through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long 'cape' of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as you arrive at your first campsite.

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Day 3: Simba Camp 3,500 M to first cave 3,600 M
Zone: Low Alpine Zone Rain forest zone. Elevation Gain: 100 meters, 510 feet 3-4 hrs
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Day 4: First cave 2,600 M to Kikelewa camp 3,600 M
Elevation Gain: 1000 meters, 3,300 feet 7hrs Zone: Low Alpine Zone
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Day 5: Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp 4,315 M
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
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Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp 4703 M
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around 11:30pm.
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Day 7: Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak 5,895 M

You will wake up around 11:30pm, The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s Point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort, probably the most demanding section of the entire route. From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction set in – you made it! Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend taking photographs before the descent back to Kibo hut. Once there, you will have a short rest then begin your descent to Horombo hut where you will overnight.

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Day 8: Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
After breakfast and following the celebration, you will begin your descent from Mandara hut to Marangu Gate where TANAPA requires all hikers to sign the register. You will also receive a certificate of completion at this time. Hikers who reached Gillman's Point receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. Once all the formalities are completed you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi.  
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Day 9: Departure
Transfer to airport or continue with safari.
Number of People Price in USD
1 2,500
2 2,250
3 2,170
4 2,090
5 2,010
6 1,930
7 1,850
8 1,770
9 1,690
10 1,610
 
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