The Rongai route is more exhilarating as it gives you an opportunity to trek through two ways, ascend through the Rongai path and descend through Maragu way. It ascend the highest point of Africa, that is, MT Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain passing along the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It has a unique weather and vegetation state which give added advantage to the trekkers at the wilderness.
Highlights
Climb through the MT Kilimanjaro Mountain.
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Minimum Departures : 2 pax
Operating days: Tuesday & Saturday
Departure time: 0830 hours
Duration: 8 days
Departure point: Arusha accommodation pick-up
Arrival point: Arusha accommodation drop- off
Special instructions: please contact Across Africa Tours & Travel to confirm your departure details at least one week before your first day of the vi.
National Park gate Fees.
Hut/camping fees and tents
Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes.
Porters’ Salaries
Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
All Meals on the mountain.
Two nights’ accommodation in Moshi Dinner and breakfast, double or triple occupancy
Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils.
Oximeters are available upon request.
National Park fees.
Transport from Moshi to starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi.
Airport transfers
Tips for Guides and porters
Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags).
Any personal expenses.
Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit).
Visa fees & travel insurance.
Flight tickets.
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will meet with our driver who will transfer you to the K’S Hotel or similar
hotel in Moshi for your overnight Dinner and Breakfast Included.
Wake up for an early breakfast. Drive to Maragu gate. After completion of registration at the marriage national park gate, transfer to Rongai starting point. You will begin your climb from the attractive wooden village of the Nale Moru, 1,950m before entering a pine forest. Later, climb gently through the forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, for example, the Kilimanjaro colobus monkey. The forest will be growing thinner, but the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone-2,600m. Dinner and overnight to spend at Rongai first camp.
Ascend to the second cave, 3450m with superb views at the Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch meals leave the main trail towards the jagged peaks of mwenzi. Place of overnight to be spent at the Kikelewa Camp which is sheltered in the valley near giant senecious, 3600m
Walk up the grassy slopes which are rewarded by a great sense of the wilderness. Leave the vegetation behind at a small distance before arriving at the Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m). It is situated at the cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mwenzi. At noon, you will have time to rest as an aid to acclimation or explore the surrounding. Evening and overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
It will be a day of acclimation, but with a short distance walk of around 2 hours up to the saddle. Evening and overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Cross the lunar desert to reach the Kibo campsite (4,700m) at the bottom of the crater. The remaining daytime gets to rest in preparation for the final ascent of around 6- 7 hours walking. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut
At midnight, start the climb to the steepest part with the aid of torchlight. Stroll through the switchback trail along volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685m. Take a rest for a short while enjoying the sunrise over the Mawenzi. There will be an optional activity to those who will feel strong; they will make a three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (8965m). Descend to Kibo (4,700m) up to the final campsite at Horombo where evening meals and overnight will take place
Wake, as usual, pack, and descend through the moorland to the Mandara Huts. Have lunch there then
continue your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to the park gate, which you should reach
around 2 or 3 PM. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here.
A vehicle will take you back to the K’S Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi, where it is definitely time for
celebration!
Depart for the airport or other destinations in Tanzania or Kenya. A trip to the beaches at Zanzibar is a
good way to recuperate. We can arrange many reasonably priced trips and safaris around Moshi and the
Kilimanjaro region.
