8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro climb via Rongai route
OVERVIEW
The Rongai Route is the only trail that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border, offering a quieter and less crowded trekking experience. Known for its gradual ascent and dry climate, it provides excellent views and a higher success rate. The route passes through remote wilderness, alpine meadows, and spectacular landscapes, making it ideal for those seeking a more off-the-beaten-path climb with a good chance of reaching the summit.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
Meet & Greet upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (Need flights details??), drive to Moshi for
dinner and overnight stay at Ameg lodge or Salsalinero hotel kilimanjaro or
Kilimanjaro Mountain resort.
Meal Plan: (D)
Approx transit time: 50 min
Day 2: Moshi-Rongai camp
Pick from the hotel at 8:00 am and drive to Marangu Gate for registration and payment
of park fees. Depart from Marangu and drive to Rongai Gate (1,800 M) where you begin
your trek of 3-4 hours today, ascending to the first camp at 2,750 M. for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 3: Rongai camp-Kikelewa camp
Today you will trek 3-4 hours again before reaching the Kikelewa Camp at 3,500 M. where you
will have dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 4: Kikelewa camp-Tarn camp
Hike to Tarn Hut camp today where you will overnight at 3,850 M.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 5: Tarn camp
Today is your acclimatizing day on the seven-day program. You should use the time wisely to
ascend to a higher altitude to Mawenzi Mountain for the day and return to Tan Hut Camp for
dinner and overnight once more at 3,850 M.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 6: Tarn camp-Kibo camp
You will trek to Kibo Camp today, about 4-5 hours, 4,700 M, from where you will begin your
ascent to the summit.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Kibo camp-Horombo camp
Shortly after midnight, you will arise to begin your ascent to the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak by sunrise 5,896 M (about 19,620 Ft). You will descend to Horombo Camp for dinner and overnight, 3,820 M.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Horombo camp-Moshi
After breakfast, depart Horombo Camp and descend to the Marangu Gate in about 5-6 hours
to collect your certificate, drives back to Moshi town for dinner and overnight at Ameg lodge or
Salsalinero hotel kilimanjaro or Kilimanjaro Mountain resort.
Meal Plan: (B, L, D)
Day 9: Airport Transfer & Departure
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the lodge and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to arrive
in time for your homebound flight or other destinations.
Meal Plan: (B)
Approx transit time: 50 min
End of Service
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Price includes
- 8-days/7 nights trek
- All park entry fees, camp fees and rescue fees.
- Transport between hotel and gates at start and finish of climb.
- Services of licensed, experienced English-speaking mountain guide.
- Services of assistant licensed guides.
- Services of porters.
- Services of cooks.
- Full-board accommodation.
- All meals as per itinerary, Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
- 2 L mineral water for the first day only and the balance is taken from the mountain and purified. You can bring purification tablets, a filter system or, the cook can boil water for you in the evenings.
- Services all camping equipment. (tents/mattresses/pillows/chairs/cooking utensils/sleeping bag etc).
- All applicable government taxes.
- 2 nights Accommodation in Arusha (e. bed and breakfast)
- Return Airport transfer.
- Bottled Oxygen.
- Complimentary membership with flying doctors aero medical evacuation of East Africa
Price Excludes
- Expenses of personal nature such as passport/border pass, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages.
- International airfares and departures taxes.
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for guide/cook/porters. (find details below)
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