Kilimanjaro Expedition 7 Days Rongai Route.
TimsKilimanjaro Expedition 7 Days Rongai Route.
$2,545.00
per person
What we'll do
Day 01
After your breakfast at your Hotel in Arusha, your Guide and the Mountain Crew will come and pick you for the 7 days Rongai Expedition.This morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route.
Day 02
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.
Distance: 5km / 3.1mi Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Day 03
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.
Distance: 5km
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
Day 04
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.
Day 05
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12 am to start the climb to the summit.
Day 06
Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m (17126ft), 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 (19340ft). 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.
Distance: 22 km
Duration: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.
Day 07
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 Arusha or Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.Our expedition will end with a drop off at your Hotel in Arusha and if you will need an Airport transfer after the trek, please book it in advance.
Distance: 20.8km
Duration 7 – 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Where we'll go
Meeting point
We can meet at your Hotel in Arusha or Moshi.We can also arrange to pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport.
Good to know
Good to know
Due to its remote nature, the Rongai Route is among the least visited of all of the trails on Mount Kilimanjaro. Those who choose this path will experience peace and quiet for much of the trek, encountering few other climbers prior to reaching the Kibo Camp, at which point the trail merges with the Marangu Route for the final push to the summit.
What is included?
- Transport
- Camping Accommodation
- Park fees
- Rescue fees
- Light meals in the Mountain
- Coffee, tea and soft drinks
What is not included?
- Tipping
- Accommodation
- Airport transfer
- Phone calls
- Flight
What to bring
- Sun Hat
- Sun lotion
- Walking stick
- Warm Clothes
- Rain gear
- Proper hiking shoes
Cancellation and refund
The booking fee ($45.00 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.
You are buying a unique experience that also empowers local communities and people to improve their lives by sharing their knowledge and lifestyle.
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Meet the Local
We conduct eco friendly Tours to various tourist resorts within Zimbabwe & other African countries like South Africa, Botswana,Namibia,Zambia,Kenya & Tanzania.In Zimbabwe, our main areas where we take our clients are Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matopos National Park and also to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo.As for other African countries, please see our other tours. All our tours and safaris are run in a friendly professional manner taking into deep consideration the likes of our clients as well as taking care of the environment and respect the areas where we operate. If it is camping safaris, we provide all the camping gear i.e. tents, first aid kit, radio communication, cooking utensils, mattresses, pillows, food etc.We are also a first Aid trained guides and we are capable of taking care of other minor health issues when we are in the bush.During our game drives, we do not limit fuel, we do drive deeper into the parks to maximise proper wildlife viewing. We’re conservationists, educators and storytellers, and we’re proudly born and bred Africans with over 15 years of experience navigating and exploring the African wilderness.As for lodge safaris, we can handle lodge / hotel bookings in advance.We start by listening to your desires, then tailor make safari programmes to exceed your wildest travel expectations.For more information, please contact us on this site or phone and you will get your answers within a very short time.We would love to help you to create long lasting memories which will last for ever.
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