Rongai route is located in the Northeast of Kilimanjaro Mountain in the border of Tanzania and Kenya, 73 kilometers from the entrance gate up to Uhuru Peak. It starts from the remote village of Nale Muru found in the lower farming slopes of the Mountain before the vegetation cover zoning changes into the pine forest. In addition, it is unique for it approaches the peak to the North. Therefore, it gives the climbers a memorable experience due to the availability of some wildlife such as Black and White colobus monkeys and elephants along the way. Moreover, this route can be accessed throughout the year without much trouble. On top of that this route is less crowded so comfortable for the hikers who prefer a quiet environment. Basically this trail is easy to climb because it passes through gentle slopes up to the top just like the Marangu route and it is the best for less experienced hikers as well as those climbers who do not like much challenge during hiking. However, this route does not have permanent huts instead it has Camp sites. This package is designed for 7 days hiking in order to provide a great opportunity of reaching at Uhuru peak.
Day 1: Pick up from the Airport to the Hotel
Our professional driver will pick you up from the airport to the selected hotel or lodge in Arusha or Moshi town.
Day 2: Hotel/ lodge to Rongai gate to Simba camp/ First campsite
Highlights
You will wake up early in the morning for breakfast and then will be driven for about 3 to 4 hours to Rongai gate for the registration. After that you will begin a three to four hours trekking through the woodland of Nale Moru in the windy trail that has maize, potatoes and coffee farms along the sideway entering the pine forest continuing through the attractive forest that shelters the Black and White colobus monkeys. Dinner and the overnight will be at Simba camp/ First cave camp
Day 3: Simba camp/ First cave camp to Second cave/ Kikelewa campsite
Highlights
You will wake up in the morning for breakfast and then begin a three to five hours steady ascent to the Second camp five kilometers away. Also there will be a short break during lunch time then carry on with the walking while enjoying looking at the amazing views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Dinner and the overnight will be at the Second cave or Kikelewa campsite.
Day 4: Second cave/ Kikelewa campsite to Third cave campsite or Mawenzi Turn Hut campsite.
Highlights
The trekking will be specifically for acclimatization and will be for about three to four hours passing through the steep grassy slopes until you reach at Mawenzi Turn Hut campsite. You will have a free time for relaxing and enjoy the spectacular views of the mountain. Dinner and the overnight will be at Third cave campsite or Mawenzi Turn Hut campsite.
Day 5: Third cave/ Mawenzi Turn Hut to Kibo Hut campsite
Highlights
Trekking will be for about three to four hours covering the distance of about 7 kilometers meandering in the cold areas of the lunar desert of the Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Remember to store your drinking water at the thermos in order to avoid freezing. Also allow your body to rest so as to have a great chance of reaching the summit.
Day 6: Kibo Hut campsite to Gillman’s Point to Uhuru to Horombo campsite
Highlights
The trekking will commence in the midnight at 1am by using torchlight passing slowly in the darkness through the loose volcanic scree up to the Gillman’s Point at 5,685m above the sea level. At Gillman’s point you will have a short break for the sunrise and then continue walking for about three hours round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896m) where you will have time for photographing. After summiting you will descend to Horombo campsite about 8 kilometers. Dinner and overnight will be at Horombo campsite
Day 7: Horombo campsite to Mandara Hut to Marangu gate.
Highlights
On this day you will continue descending from Horombo Hut campsite to Marangu gate. You will descend through the moorland to Mandara Hut, stop for a while and then continue going down via a beautiful lush forest on a nice path to Marangu gate. At the gate you will be awarded your certificates of merits and then listening to the special songs from the tour guide, cook and porters. Finally, you will give TIPS to the crew members (tour guide, cook and porters) and say goodbye. After finishing everything our professional driver will take you to your hotel/lodge in Moshi or Arusha.
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