7 Days
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Mt Kilimanjaro
Rongai route seven days. Your accommodation will be in spacious dome tents. The 7-day Rongai Route climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, starting from the northern side near the Kenyan border, offers a unique, less-crowded experience with a high success rate, culminating in a descent via the Marangu Route.
The Rongai route is the only route that ascends the northern slope of Kilimanjaro. It’s a quieter route, and offers some amazing views. We discuss the pros and cons of the Rongai to help you decide if it’s the right Kilimanjaro route for you.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Marangu National Park Gate in order to complete the necessary registration formalities before transferred to Rongai starting point. The climb start from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that wind through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife including the Colobus Monkey. These monkeys are black with along “cape” of white hair and a flowing white tail. Then we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Campsite (8,500ft). It takes about 3to 4 hours walking.
After breakfast, the morning walk is a ready ascent up to the Second Cave (11,300) with superb views of Kibo and the eastern icefields on the crater rim. After lunch we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley which is decorated with Giant Senecios near Kikelelwa Caves (11,800 ft). It takes about 6 to 7 hours.
A short but steep climb is rewarded by a superb all around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (14,200 ft) spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. It takes about 3–4 hours walking.
Today you have an additional day to acclimatize. We explore the area with a walk upon to the saddle towards Camel’s Black. We will return back to the camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (14,200 ft). It takes about 2–3 hours walking.
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The reminder of the day is spendt resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent. It takes about 5–6 hours walking
We’ll start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1:00am. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft) passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Hut (12,200 ft). It takes about 11–15 hours walking.
After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to Mandara Hut (8,900 ft). We will then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu (6,000 ft) where you will meet your driver and transferred to the Maridadi Hotel for your overnight.
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Included in the Package
✔ Professional Mountain Crew: English-speaking guides, porters & cook
✔ Park Fees: Entrance, camping/hut fees, and permits
✔ Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek
✔ Drinking Water: Safe and purified
✔ Accommodation before & after Climb: 2 nights at Maridadi Hotel (or similar) –
Website: www.maridadihotel.com
✔ Camping Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags & mattresses
✔ Transport: To & from park gates
✔ Safety Gear: Oxygen cylinder & first aid kit
✔ VAT (Value Added Tax)
Excluded in the Package
✖ International and domestic flights
✖ Visa fees
✖ Tips for guides, porters & cooks
✖ Personal trekking gear (trekking poles, gloves, etc.)
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks, etc.)
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