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Overview
Rongai Route lies in the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro. This route is the best route for trekking Mount Kilimanjaro during the rainy season, as it sees substantially less rain than the other routes.
As the descent is along the more heavily traveled Marangu route this trek offers you the chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro from both sides, and to experience nearly everything this unique and beautiful region has to offer.
Items included:
Items included: - Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Mountain crew (cook & porters)
- Overnight stays in hotels and mountain tents
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water
- All national park fees
- All mentioned transfer
- Flights
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Exclusion
DAY 1
Arrival
You will meet with the Ultimate Serengeti staff member at the airport and escort you to the Lodge for your overnight stay.
DAY 2
Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp
After an early breakfast in, you will drive to the Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate near the Kenya border. We begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
DAY 3
Simba Camp to Kikelelwa Camp
Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp we reach in the late afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight.
Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
DAY 5
Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp
On this day, you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Hut, at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Horombo Camp
This is the summit day! Before midnight, you will begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace that will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s. You will take a rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment you will descend to Horombo for your next overnight stay. Before reaching Horombo, you will stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
Horombo Hut (3,700 m) - Marangu Gate (1,860 m) - Arusha
The last stage passes through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut where a cooked lunch awaits you. Soon you will again be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 6 to 7 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. After saying goodbye to your mountain crew you will be taken back to the Meru View Lodge. At the hotel you can have a warm shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. You will have dinner and spend the night at Meru View Lodge.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 8
Day 9: Departure or Go for Wildlife Safari
After breakfast, the Ultimate Serengeti guide or staff will transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight back home. If you would prefer to go for a safari, the Ultimate Serengeti safari guide will pick you up from the hotel start your next adventure in Tanzania.
Breakfast
Arrival
You will meet with the Ultimate Serengeti staff member at the airport and escort you to the Lodge for your overnight stay.
DAY 2
Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp
After an early breakfast in, you will drive to the Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate near the Kenya border. We begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
- Day 1 Highlight
- Elevation: From 2,020 metres to 2,625 metres
- Trekking distance: 8 kilometres
- Trek time: 3 to 4 hours
- Environment: Rainforest
- Difficulty level: Low
- Accommodation: Simba Camp
DAY 3
Simba Camp to Kikelelwa Camp
Gradual rise through beautiful open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi to Kikelewa Camp we reach in the late afternoon at Kikelewa Caves for dinner and overnight.
- Day 3 Highlight
- Elevation: From 2600 metres to 3600 metres
- Trekking distance: 10 kilometres
- Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Habitat: Moorland.
- Accommodation: Kikelelwa Camp
Kikelelwa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Today you will have a short but steep ascent to Mawenzi Tarn. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn. The afternoon is free to help your acclimatization.
- Day 4 Highlight
- Elevation: From 3600 metres to 4330 metres
- Trekking distance: 6 kilometres
- Trek time: Around 4 to 5 hours
- Environment: Moorland
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
DAY 5
Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp
On this day, you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Hut, at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
- Day 5 Highlight
- Elevation: From 4,330 metres to 4,750 metres
- Trekking distance: 9 kilometres
- Trek time: 5 to 6 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert.
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Accommodation: Kibo Camp
Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak, Descend to Horombo Camp
This is the summit day! Before midnight, you will begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace that will take you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s. You will take a rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5,895 m. which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment you will descend to Horombo for your next overnight stay. Before reaching Horombo, you will stop at Kibo Hut for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Horrombo Hut.
- Day 6 Highlight
- Elevation: From 4,715 metres to 5,895metres (ascending) and from 5,895 meters to 3,720 meters (descending)
- Distance: 21 kilometers
- Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
- Difficulty Level: High
- Accommodation: Horombo Camp.
Horombo Hut (3,700 m) - Marangu Gate (1,860 m) - Arusha
The last stage passes through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut where a cooked lunch awaits you. Soon you will again be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 6 to 7 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate. After saying goodbye to your mountain crew you will be taken back to the Meru View Lodge. At the hotel you can have a warm shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. You will have dinner and spend the night at Meru View Lodge.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
DAY 8
Day 9: Departure or Go for Wildlife Safari
After breakfast, the Ultimate Serengeti guide or staff will transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight back home. If you would prefer to go for a safari, the Ultimate Serengeti safari guide will pick you up from the hotel start your next adventure in Tanzania.
Breakfast
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