Rongai Route 6 Days Trekking Itinerary

Rongai Route 6 Days Trekking Itinerary

RONGAI ROUTE 6 DAY begins and ends at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu.

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

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

THE BEST MONTHS TO CLIMB KILIMANJARO.

Normally March, April, and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.

November is usually short rains but it does not often rain all the days so Climbing is possible.

The best Months for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro are January, February and also August and September.

July can be colder and November to December can be wet.

January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.

The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:

Pass By: Marangu Falls, Marangu 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 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.

Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.

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

Day 2: RONGAI CAMP ONE:

Stop At: 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 walking]
Duration: 3 hours

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

Day 3: KIKELELWA CAMP:

Stop At: 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 icefields 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 walking]
Duration: 7 hours

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

Day 4: MAWENZI TURN HUT:

Stop At: 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 walking]
Duration: 4 hours

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

Day 5: SCHOOL HUT:

Stop At: 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 walking]
Duration: 5 hours

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

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

Stop At: 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].
Duration: 13 hours

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

Day 7: HORROMBO HUT DOWN TO MARANGU GATE:

Stop At: 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].

Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.
Duration: 6 hours

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

Day 8: DEPARTING DAY:

Stop At: 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.
Duration: 2 hours

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