6 Day Rongai Route Trekking

6 Day Rongai Route Trekking

RONGAI ROUTE 6 DAY begins and ends in Marangu.

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick up you to Marangu.

All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee required.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:

Pass By: Arusha Village Experience, Arusha Tanzania
We stay at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.

We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Arusha Safari Lodge

Day 2: RONGAI CAMP ONE:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
After an early breakfast in Marangu, you will drive to the Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate near the Kenya border. We begin our climb on this unspoiled wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

The first day is only a half-day walk. [3-4 hours of walking]

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 3: KIKELELWA CAMP:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our “Upper Kikelelwa” campsite is on a small plateau above a sheltered valley with giant senecios past Kikelelwa Caves (3,750 m.) [7-8 hours of walking]

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 4: MAWENZI TURN HUT:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at “Mawenzi” (4,300 m.), spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. [3-4 hours of walking]

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 5: SCHOOL HUT:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach “School Hut” campsite (4,750 m.) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [5-6 hours of walking]

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 6: SCHOOL HUT TO SUMMIT DOWN TO HORROMBO HUT:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to School (4,700 m.) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3,720 m.). [11-15 hours of walking].

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping

Day 7: HORROMBO HUT DOWN TO MARANGU GATE:

Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). [5-6 hours of walking].

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Kilimanjaro Mountain resort

Day 8: DEPARTING DAY:

Pass By: Marangu Falls, Marangu Tanzania
After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight, unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.