Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai Route 8 days

Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai Route 8 days

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Our number one priority is to make sure our clients have the safest adventure possible. According to our long experience on both mountain and wildlife safaris, our team promises their best to provide quality service and guidance during adventure travel.

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We have the Modern 4X4 drive safari Jeep and Open roof land cruiser for clear View which have, radio call, Wi-Fi on Board, Binocular, Cooler Box, 1-1 seat, window seat, belt, camera and phone charging System in it.

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Dodo Group is flexible when it comes to different budget. We are able to arrange your adventures according to your budget and it doesn’t matter whether you have a low budget, you will still have the best time of your life through Kilimanjaro Vikings.

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Without the protection of the environment, there is no future in tourism and the existence of Dodo Group. We take every precaution to protect the land that has blessed us.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Airport

Stop At: DoDo Group Tanzania Limited, Tanzania
Day 1 Arrival

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet an DODO GROUP TANZANIA representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.

Note: Check-in starts at 10:00 am.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: Nalemuru Gate-Simba Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 2 Trekking from Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to Kilimanjaro National Park's northern entrance: Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Simba Camp (2,625 m). Your trek this day will be moderate and take you through coniferous forest up Kilimanjaro's northern slope. Remember not to hurry and always keep a comfortable pace. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you.

This will be your first day at this altitude, so it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on:

Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine

Drink over 4 liters of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently)

Take a Diamox pill to help alleviate symptoms of altitude sickness. Most mountain climbers take Diamox in the morning, before they start their ascent, in order to reduce discomfort associated with altitude sickness. We recommend you consult your doctor prior to the trip in case of potential allergies.

At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness.

Change in Elevation: Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m) — Simba Camp (2,625 m)

Hiking distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 3–4 hours
Duration: 24 minutes

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

Day 3: Simba Camp-Kikelelwa Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 3 Trekking from Simba Camp to Kikilewa Camp

Early in the morning after breakfast, the group will depart from Simba Camp to start trekking towards your second high altitude camp: Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) where you can see Kibo Volcano at its finest (barring cloudy weather). This trekking is more physically demanding than the previous one, so once you are in the camp, full rest is recommended.

Change in Elevation: Simba Camp (2,625 m) — Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m)

Hiking distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Duration: 1 day

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

Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp-Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 4 Trekking from Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of trekking to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated at the foot of Mawenzi Volcano, Kilimanjaro's second summit. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and a two-hour rest, after which there will be an acclimatization hike towards Mawenzi Volcano with a 200-meter gain in altitude, followed by a hike back down to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, where you will have dinner in the evening.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness.

Trekking from Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp:

Change in Elevation: Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) — Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310 m)

Hiking distance: 6 km

Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Acclimatization hike:

Change in Elevation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310 m) — Destination point en route to Mawenzi Volcano (4,510 m)

Hiking distance: 2 km

Hiking time: 1–2 hours
Duration: 24 minutes

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

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp-School Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 5 Trekking from Mawenzi Tarn Camp to School Hut Camp

This day will be spent trekking towards School Hut Camp (4,715 m). The landscape will change significantly to give way to a rocky semidesert. The actual trekking is not very difficult; just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, we recommend you sleep well, avoid strenuous activity, and drink as much as you can, because that very night you will be ascending Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

Change in Elevation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,310 m) — School Hut Camp (4,715 m)

Hiking distance: 9 km

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Duration: 24 minutes

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

Day 6: Uhuru Peak-Horombo Hut

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 6 Trekking to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Camp

Night departure from School Hut Camp (4,715 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). The trekking will be moderate from a physical standpoint, but the altitude presents a much more serious problem. For the entire length of the trekking each pair of climbers will be accompanied by their own guide, who will be monitoring your stamina and mental resolve. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Kibo Camp and after a two-hour rest continue your descent to Horombo Camp (3,720 m).

Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails.

Change in Elevation: School Hut Camp (4,715 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Horombo Camp (3,720 m)

Hiking distance: 21 km

Hiking time: 12–14 hours
Duration: 1 day

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

Day 7: Horombo Hut-Marangu Gate-Hotel

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Day 7 Descent from Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

You will be offered a warm breakfast in the morning, after which we will head for the Kilimanjaro National Park's exit: Marangu Gate (1,860 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, and then you will have the chance to share your opinions on the trip in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates (in our office) and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Change in Elevation: Horombo Camp (3,720 m) — Marangu Gate (1,860 m)

Hiking distance: 18 km

Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 8: Hotel-Safaris-Airport Transfer

Stop At: Keys Hotel Travel & Tours, Uru Road,, Old Moshi 0933, Tanzania
Day 8 Departure

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.