7 Days Rongai Route

Rongai route begins in the northern side of Kilimanjaro Mountain, 45km from Moshi town or 69km from Arusha. This is one of Kilimanjaro easiest routes, and it has become an increasingly popular route in recent years. This route is located on the northern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro with a variety of spectacular landscapes together with different plants and animal’s species. The typical duration for this trip is 6 days. However, you can also add an acclimatization day and make it 7-day climb. The Rongai route is more scenic than the Marangu route and easier than other camping route in climbing Kilimanjaro and the success rate on the Rongai route is very high. Unlike the Marangu route where you sleep in huts, on the Rongai route you sleep in tents, the porter will have your tent pitched and waiting for you at the end of each day trek. Itinerary: Day 1:Arusha to Rongai Gate (Nalemoru) (2364) to Simba Camp (2671) Day 2:Simba Camp(2671m) to Second Cave (3450m) The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Elevation: 2671m to 3450m Distance: 8km Walking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland Day 3:Second Cave (3450) to Kikelewa Camp (3600) Head out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant Senecios nearby. Elevation: 3450m to 3600m Distance: 9km Walking Time: 6 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Day 4:Kikelewa Camp (3600) to Mawenzi Turn Hut (4315) A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb views. Leave the vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Turn, 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. If you are spending an extra day on the mountain, you will camp for two nights here. You can hike up and around Mawenzi for your acclimatization hike. Elevation: 3600m to 4315m Distance: 3km Walking Time: 2 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Day 5:Mawenzi Turn (4315) hut to Kibo Hut (4720) Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent very early. Elevation: 4315m to 4720m Distance: 9km/5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Day 6:Kibo Hut (4720) to Summit and Horombo Hut (3720) Very early in the morning (midnight about 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elevation 5700m). Continuing ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there! Elevation: 4720m to 5895m Down to 3720m Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down Habitat: Alpine Desert Day 7:Horombo Hut (3720) to Marangu Gate (1879), to Arusha After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Our vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your Hotel in Arusha. Elevation: 3720m to 1879m Distance: 20km/12.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Forest Price include: All park fees All meals while on the mountain Guides and Porters wages Camping / hut feesr Round trip airport transfers between Arusha and JRO Price exclud: Tips Flights Insurance / Visa Other things of personal nature Lunch and dinner at the hotel in Arusha

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