7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Rongai route 7 days itinerary is the best, this route is termed to be the second easiest route for climbing Kilimanjaro after Marangu. Trekking via this route one can choose between the two starting points, Tanzania side or Kenya side.
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Vacation Style Adult Group
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Activity Level Normal
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Group Size Medium Groups
Rongai route is the only route approaches the summit of Kilimanjaro Africa from the north east & has wonderful wilderness setting. the route has fewer crowds than other routes and is recommended for people who don’t want a huge number of climbers in one route. Rongai route is only for ascending and its end merges with Marangu route which is for both ascending & descending. The route is endowed with lot of caves, which partly saves as overnight accommodation.
Duration: 7 days 6 nights
Best time to travel: all year round
Highlights
- Spot colobus monkeys and rich flora in the montane forests and cypress plantations.
- Discover a bunch of small caves in the valley region just a bit below the saddle.
- A stay in the Mawenzi Tarn Camp just below the peak of Mawenzi – enjoy the spectacular sights of Kibo from here!
- Hot water facilities at different huts – Kibo and Horombo Huts
- Enjoy breathtaking views and click some pictures of a lifetime when you finally reach the summit!
- Day 1 Arrival Day. Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
- Day 2 Arusha (1,400 m) – Rongai Gate (1950 m) – 1st Caves Camp (2,600 m)
- Day 3 1st Caves Camp (2,600 m) – Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 m)
- Day 4 Kikelelwa Cave (3,600 m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4,330 m)
- Day 5 Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 m) – Kibo Hut (4,700 m)
- Day 6 Summit Attempt. Kibo Hut (4,700 m) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
- Day 7 Horombo Hut (3,720 m) – Marangu gate (1,980 m) – Arusha
- Arrival & departure transfers
- 2 Nights accommodation at Planed lodge or similar in Arusha on Half board H/B
- Return transfers to & from the Mountain
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Professional & well experienced, Mountain guides, porters & a chef
- All Park fees & camping fees
- Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Tanzania government value added tax VAT
- All flights
- Tanzania Visa
- Gratitude/Tips for all crews (please tip separately)
- All personal expenses (e.g. laundry, beverages, telephone etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- insurance if applicable
Departure Dates Confirmed Dates | Trip Status Trip Status | Price (PP) Including Flights | Price (PP) Excluding Flights | |
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Tues 29 Nov '22 - Tues 29 Nov '22 |
Available & Guaranteed |
On Request |
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