Mount Kilimanjaro

 

RONGAI ROUTE - 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS



Day 1: On arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to your lodge. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Please note this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time.
In the evening there is a briefing on the trek. At this time you will also receive your personal trek bag. This trek bag will contain a kit bag that your porter will carry, an appropriate sleeping bag, sleep sheet and down jacket. You will need to transfer your other possessions into this bag. You will be able to leave your normal traveling bag and any excess luggage at base hotel to be collected upon your return.

DAY 2: Leave from your hotel after break fast transfer to Rongai to start your climb to Simba Camp 2800m. 3-4 hrs for Dinner and Overnight.

DAY 3: After break fast continue hike to the 3rd Cave 3850m lunch at the Camp with Dinner and Overnight.

DAY 4: After breakfast commerce your climb to Kibo hut 4703 m lunch at Kibo with dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: Early Midnight start for the summit on steep and most demanding, part of climb by torching around I am to reach the crater rim at Gilman's point 5685m. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still strong continue to Uhuru Peak 5895m the highest point in Africa. From here descend to Kibo hut then to Horombo hut for dinner and Overnight 4703m.

DAY 6: After breakfast a steady descent takes us down through Moorland to Mandara hut 2700m the first stopping peace at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely bush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu 1830m takes 5-6 hrs, sign for Certificates of achievement then say goodbye to your guides and porters transfer to your hotel for shower or bath and good rest. Dinner and Overnight stay.

Day 7: You will be transferred by your private vehicle to the airport for departure. You can book this transfer at any time depending your flight schedule. Or we can arrange Safari /Beach holiday / Cultural Tourism

  • Transportation to the mountain base and back

  • One night accommodation in Siwandeti Farm lodge on bed and breakfast or similar

  • Park entrance fees, hut/camping fee, rescue fees

  • Porters and guides

  • Cook and food - breakfast, hot lunches / packed lunches, dinners

  • Camping gears - Tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, camping chairs, portable camping tables.
     

  • Bottled water (1 litre/per person per day.


     

 

Mount Kilimanjaro Routes

Lemosho Route 10 Days 9 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Machame Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Marangu Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Rongai Route 7 Days 6 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

Umbwe Route 8 Days 7 Nights - Kilimanjaro

 

 

 

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