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7 Days Trek – Rongai Route

SUMMARY :

Starting from the northeastern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak. It is an unfrequented route and is also the easiest camping approach to Uhuru Peak. The descent normally uses the Marangu Route. There are two variations to this route. Rongai route is best option during the rainy season, due to its location, which receive little rain. This route can be climbed for 6days, although 7days is recommend for better acclimatization.

ROUTE MAP :

Package Includes:

Park fees, camping fees & Rescue fees
All Taxes/VAT
Double layered Sleeping Mats
4 Season big sleeping mountain tents
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
3 meals daily while on the mountain
Filtered water throughout the trek
Hot Water For Wash
Portable toilets and toilets tents.
Professional mountain guides and porters
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Does not Include:

International flights (from/to home)
Tips to mountain crew
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Services not mentioned in the program
Items of a personal nature

Tipping Recommendation:
( for group sharing)

Guide $15 – $20/guide/day
Cook $10 – $15/day
Porters $8 – $10/porter/day.

ITINERARY :

Day 1 : Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)

Nalemoru Gate
This morning we will drive to the village of NaleMoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.

Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 4hours – 5hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2 : Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp (3480m)

Simba Camp
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 covered: 5km / 3.1mi
Approx. time taken: 3hours to 4hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3 : 2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

Kikelelwa Camp
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 at 3630m.

Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
Approx. time taken: 3hours – 4hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4 : Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)

Kikelelwa Camp
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.

Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 4hours – 5hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Kibo Hut
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!

Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 5hours – 6hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6 : Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

Horombo Hut
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, 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. 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 covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12 hours – 15 hours
Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 7 : Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

Marangu Gate
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 Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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