Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - 7 Days Rongai Route-

Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking - 7 Days Rongai Route-

Is the only northern route up Kilimanjaro. It will take past the past the second highest point in Tanzania-Mawenzi while offering bird’s eye view of the mountain`s rainforest. The gentle gradient and its gradual acclimatization bring one safely to the highest point of Africa. Kilimanjaro`s uhuru peak at 5895m. Rongai route boasts high success rates of 84% and 94% of 6 and 7 days climbs respectively. Rongai is great for travelers with previous exposure to high altitude and offers an escape from fellow climbers as it requires the longest drive before reaching the park gate. Rongai route will leave you with great impressions while testing your strength over the distance of 65 km [40miles]

Itinerary

Day 1: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)

Stop At: Rongai Gate, Tanzania
This morning we will drive to the village of NaleMoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Simba camp.

Day 2: Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp (3480m)

Stop At: Simba Camp, Tanzania
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 2nd cave camp.

Day 3: 2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

Stop At: Kikelewa Camp, Tanzania
Leaving the pine forest behind, we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro's volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Kikelewa camp.

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)

Stop At: Mawenzi Hut, Horombo - Mawenzi Trail, Tanzania
Day 4: Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)

This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mawenzi tarn hut.

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Stop At: Kibo Huts, Tanzania
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kibo huts.

Day 6: ibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Horombo huts.

Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Stop At: Moshi urban, Tanzania
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: overnight at your hotel.