6 – 7 Days Rongai Route
Overview
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Rongai route is one of unpopular routes up Kilimanjaro, the route is well known for its beautiful scenes than Marangu route, much easier than the Machame route and the rate for a successful climb is very high. The route is on the northern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border and offers great views of the Kenyan savannah and rugged Mawenzi.
Most climbers choose to use 6 days to climb but we do recommend 7 days. An additional day for acclimatization is a key to a successful climb on this mountain. However for well experienced and very fit mountain hikers, the 6 days climb is also suitable. For 6 days climb skip the acclimatization day and hike all the way up from Kikelewa (3600m) cave to Kibo Hut (4700m).
Below is a sample itinerary, note that all our programs are flexible and tailored to the individual groups so please let us know if you would like to make any changes. Our climbing team will meet you the day before your climb for a full briefing of your upcoming ascent & descent, including a final check to all your equipments and to any questions you have will be answered.
Included/Exclude
- Pre & Post climb accommodation at your lodge
- Fair salary to your professional Guides and the mountain crew
- National park fees
- Hut/Camping fees and tents
- Rescue fees
- Mattress
- First Aid Kit
- All meals & water at the Mountain
- Airport transfers ( pick up & drop off)
- Tipping
- Domestic & International flights
- Visa fee
- Personal gear rentals
- Portable toilets
- Sleeping bag
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
RONGAI GATE (1,950M) to FIRST CAVES CAMP (2,600M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY 8 KILOMETRES
HABITAT: MONTAIN FOREST
After breakfast we will transfer you to Rongai gate passing through the small village before reaching Park entrance. After registering at the gate, you will be transferred to the Rongai trailhead, which will take approximately 2 - 3 hours. Begin your climb in the small winding path crosses the cultivated fields before entering the pine forest and then into the light rainforest. The trail is gentle and the countryside is beautiful. Spend your first night at caves camp (2,600m) while enjoying your dinner.
FIRST CAVE (2,600M) to KIKELEWA (3,600M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 6 – 7 HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY 16 KILOMETERS
HABITAT: MOORLAND
In the morning ascent up to the second cave as the trail leads towards Kibo with spectacular views of Kibo and the eastern ice field on the crater rim. After lunch en-route and cross the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. You will spend a night at Kikelewa 3,600m (Third cave)
KIKELEWA CAVE (3,600M) to MAWENZI TARN CAMP (4330M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATLY 3 – 4 HOURS
HABITAT: MOORLANDS
After breakfasts continue to climb, today the hike is short but steep as you climb up the grassy slopes. You are rewarded with superb views of the wilderness. The landscape soon becomes more barren and we move towards the Mawenzi Tran camp which is spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Here you will relax and spend the afternoon acclimatizing.
REST DAY AT MAWENZI TARN CAMP (4330M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATLY 2 HOURS FOR EXTRA ACCLIMATIZATION
HABITAT: SCRUB & ALPINE DESERT
On this day go easy on yourself and help your body to adjust to the altitude. Do some stretch ups throughout the day and a little bit of a 2 - 3 hours hike along the part of Mawenzi trail for better acclimatization. Later on that day sit back, relax and get enough sleep.
MAWENZI TARN CAMP (4330M) to KIBO HUT (4700M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATLY 4 – 5 HOURS
HABITAT: ALPINE DESERT
After breakfast the trail continues uphill as we cross the lunar dessert of the mighty saddles joining Mawenzi and Kibo. In about 4 – 5 hours you will arrive at Kibo hut (4700m), where you will spend the rest of the day while waiting for your final ascent at midnight.
KIBO HUT (4,700M) to UHURU PEAK (5,895M) to HOROMBO HUT (3,720M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS TO REACH UHURU PEAK AND ANOTHER 6 HOURS TO DESCEND TO HOROMBO
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY 6 KILOMETRES ASCENT – AND A FURTHER 21 KILOMETRES DESCENT
HABITAT: STONE SCREE AND ICE-CAPPED SUMMIT
At around midnight our crew will wake you up to some light tea and biscuits and will make a move into the night. In the light of the headlamps, you climb the steep slope on serpentine up to Stella point. From there it’s about 45 minutes to the long-awaited Uhuru peak. Congratulations!! Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Africa and an achievement you will live to remember the rest of your life.
Then walk back to Kibo hut from the summit, it should you about 3 hours to get there. Have a short rest and collect the rest of your gears before heading down to Horombo Hut. Here you will rest and feel proud about your achievement.
HOROMBO HUT (3,720M) to MARANGU GATE (1,980M)
HIKING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS
DISTANCE: APPROXIMATELY 27 KILOMETRES
HABITAT: FOREST
After breakfast start descending through the moorland to Mandara hut, then down to Marangu gate, where those climbers who reached stella point will be issued with green certicate and those who made to the top Uhuru peak will be issued with gold certificate. Then after board the already waiting vehicle and drive back to you lodge an overnight.
Do not forget to tip your Guide, Cook and Porters. If a client is satisfied with the service and the crew,
We recommend 25 USD per day for the Guide, 20 USD per day for the Cook and 15 USD per one porter per day. Thank you for impacting towards the lives of our local citizens and community in general
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