Rongai Route 6DAYS
TREKKING MOUNT KILIMANJARO TANZANIA.
Mountain climbing
The Rongai route starts just south of the Kenya – Tanzania border and has been. The ascent on this route is easy and beautiful than the Marangu trail, it is attractive with farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing and passes through several different climate zones, has a look at the itineraries below-:
Day 0 – pre trek briefing by the head guide
Day 1 – Simba camp
the climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nalemoru (1950m) on a small path that winds up through fields of maize and potatoes before entering into the rain forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, to reach Simba camp 2600m (3-4 hrs).
Day 2 – Third cave camp
The morning walk is steady ascent up to the third cave camp, with the superb view of Kibo and mawenzi peak. Overnight at third cave camp 3720m (6 hrs).
Day 3- Kibo hut
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle the land form between Kibo and Mawenzi to reach Kibo hut 4700m (4hrs)
Day 4- Summit
we will start the final ascent at 11:00 or at midnight we ploy very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach uhuru peak 5895m.then we have few minutes taking pictures then descend to horombo hut to spend our final night (11 – 13 hrs) here is where you say goodbye to your guides, cook and porters by shaking hands and if your satisfied with the service they give you, tip them.
Day 5- Marangu gate
A steady descent takes us down through moorland then to Montana rain forest to reach Marangu gate 1970m,were by your van will be there ready to transport you back to the hotel or airport. 6hrs).
PRICES:
2PAX, 6 DAYS = 4,290$
3PAX, DAYS = 5,845$
4PAX, 6 DAYS = 7,340$
5PAX, 6 DAYS = 8,775$
6PAX, 6 DAYS = 10,150$
7PAX, 6 DAYS = 11,465$
8PAX, 6 DAYS = 12,720$
9PAX, 6DAYS = 14,915$
10PAX, 6DAYS= 16,500$
THE PRICES INCLUDES:
– Entry fees.
-Camping Fees.
-Rescue Fee.
-Forest Fees.
-Sleeping and Dining tent
-Porter’s wages.
– Cook’s wages.
– Guide’s wages.
-Food for pax. – Breakfast/Lunch/Diner
-Food for crews. Breakfast/lunch/Diner
-Transport from the Hotel to the Gate.
-Transport from Marangu gate to the Hotel.
-Hotel on the first day.
-Hotel on The last day.
– Full Board meal in the Hotel and on the Mountain.
THE PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDES:
-Tipping
-personal climbing gears
-any other personal arrangement apart from the Itinerary Mentioned
SOME KILIMANJARO TIPS :
What to Bring (Equipments/Gears).
Foot Wear:
-Hiking Boot, Tennis shoes, 3 pair thin socks, 3 pair thick socks.
Body Wear:
– 2 Long underwear.
– 1 Short.
– 2 hiking pants (easy dry).
– 1 waterproof pant.
– 3 short-sleeved T-shirt – moisture wicking fabric.
– 3 long-sleeved shirts – best layers – moisture wicking fabric.
– 1 down Jacket with hood.
– 1 thick fleece.
– 1 Waterproof Jacket with hood.
-Sun Hat, Balaclava, Bandana and a wool hat.
Other Necessary equipment/ Gears:
– 1 Sleeping Bag 3 – 4 season s
– 1 Rucksack 45 – 90 Lts or Duffel bag.
– 1 Day pack 25 – 35 Lts
– 1 Head torch
– 1 pair of trekking poles
– Extra batteries for your head torch / Camera
– Camera (option)
-Toiletries / wet wipes
-Sun scream 30 or 50 is advisable
– Sun Glasses or ski goggles
– Lip Balm
-Insect repellent
– Small first Aid Kit.
– Passport and Insurance details
– Trip Notes
– Snacks – high energy bar/ gel, electrolyte
– Water Bottles 3.
HOW TO PREPARE – (EXERCISE) EITHER OF THE BELOW WILL HELP:
– The most important is a Positive mental Status – prepare yourself for an Adventure Trip , e.g. dusty, muddy, Cold, Hot, long walks, rough, different experience,- different Culture and try to enjoy them.
– Aerobic Exercises combined with long distance jogging at least 6 – 10 Kms per day 3 times a week.
– Slow pace running – long distance 10kms per day at least 3 times a week.
– Rope skipping if you can combine with a short distance walking 5kms per day at least 4 times a week.
– Biking also combined with aerobics.
– Swimming combined with long distance walking 10kms per day 3 times a week.
– Medical checkup – Heart, Diabetes, Hernia, seizure disorder, Kidney, Asthma, Hypoglycemia, intestinal, head trauma, dislocation etc.
CHOOSING A ROUTE
– This depends on your Time schedule/ accommodation on the Mountain e.g. – Camping or lodging.
– Scenery is almost the same on all the 6 routes as we have 5 zones on Kilimanjaro.
– Most routes are Camping except Marangu route which you sleep in the Hut.
MARANGU ROUTE MACHAME/SHIRA/RONGAI
| Sleeping in the Hut ( Warm) | Sleeping in the Tent |
| Up &Down through the Same way (Route) | Ascend route& descending route are different |
| Most of the time Crowded in the Huts | Camps are big enough to be crowded |
| Easy on Descending | Hard on Descending |
| A bit of the rapid ascend | A bit of the slow ascend |
| Toilet are Clean/ Flash toilet | Toilet good but not that clean |
| Height gained per day at least 900M – 1000M | Height gained per day less than 900M |
| 5 to 6 days up and down | 6 – 8 days up and down |
| Dining Hall | Dinning Tent |
Rongai Route 6Days.
Mountain climbing
The Rongai route starts just south of the Kenya – Tanzania border and has been. The ascent on this route is easy and beautiful than the Marangu trail, it is attractive with farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing and passes through several different climate zones, has a look at the itineraries below-:
Day 0 – pre trek briefing by the head guide
Day 1 – Simba camp
the climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nalemoru (1950m) on a small path that winds up through fields of maize and potatoes before entering into the rain forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, to reach Simba camp 2600m (3-4 hrs)
Day 2 – Third cave camp
The morning walk is steady ascent up to the third cave camp, with the superb view of Kibo and mawenzi peak. Overnight at third cave camp 3720m (6 hrs)
Day 3 – Acclimatization day
This is the free day that you stay at the third cave camp, but you have a choice of doing a day hike to 4200m then come back at the third cave camp.
Day 4- Kibo hut
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle the land form between Kibo and mawenzi to reach Kibo hut 4700m (4hrs).
Day 5- Summit
we will start the final ascent at 11:00 or at midnight we ploy very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach uhuru peak 5895m.then we have few minutes taking pictures then descend to horombo hut to spend our final night (11 – 13 hrs)here is where you say goodbye to your guides, cook and porters by shaking hands and if your satisfied with the service they give you, tip them
Day 6- Marangu gate
A steady descent takes us down through moorland then to Montana rain forest to reach Marangu
Gate 1970m, were by your van will be there ready to transport you back to the hotel or airport. 6hrs).
PRICES:
2PAX, 7 DAYS = 5,600$
3PAX, 7 DAYS = 7,295$
4PAX, 7 DAYS = 9,920$
5PAX, 7DAYS = 11,474$
6PAX, 7 DAYS = 13,960$
7PAX, 7 DAYS = 14,375$
8PAX, 7 DAYS = 16,720$
9PAX, 7DAYS = 18,900$
10PAX,7DAYS = 19,000$
THE PRICES INCLUDES:
– Entry fees.
-Camping Fees.
-Rescue Fee.
-Forest Fees.
-Sleeping and Dining tent
-Porter’s wages.
– Cook’s wages.
– Guide’s wages.
-Food for pax. Breakfast/lunch/diner
-Food for crews. Breakfast/Lunch/Diner
-Transport from the Hotel to the Gate.
-Transport from Marangu gate to the Hotel.
-Hotel on the first day.
-Hotel on The last day.
– Full Board meal in the Hotel and on the Mountain.
THE PRICES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-Tipping
-personal climbing gears
-any other personal arrangement apart from the Itinerary Mentioned
Rongai Route 7Days
The Rongai route starts just south of the Kenya – Tanzania border and has been. The ascent on this route is easy and beautiful than the Marangu trail, it is attractive with farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing and passes through several different climate zones, has a look at the itineraries below-:
Day 0 – pre trek briefing by the head guide
Day 1 – Simba camp
the climb begins from the attractive wooden village of nale moru (1950m) on a small path that winds up through fields of maize and potatoes before entering into the rain forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, to reach simba camp 2600m (3-4 hrs)
Day 2 – second cave camp
The morning walk is steady ascent up to the third cave camp, with the superb view of Kibo and mawenzi peak. Overnight at second cave camp 3320m (3 hrs)
Day 3 – Kikelelwa camp
this is the short day trek that you trek 3 hours to reach the Kikelelwa camp 3620m, but you have a choice of doing a day hike to 4900m then descend back to camp
Day 4- mawenzi Turn Hut
This is another breath taking day as you have 3 hours of trekking to reach the Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp 4350m which is below the mawenzi peak 5149m, you will have a choice of acclimatizing yourself by climbing the mawenzi peak till 4800m then descend back to camp.
Day 5- Kibo Hut
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle the land form between Kibo and mawenzi to reach Kibo hut 4700m (4hrs)
Day 6- Summit
we will start the final ascent at 11:00 or at midnight we ploy very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach uhuru peak 5895m.then we have few minutes taking pictures then descend to horombo hut to spend our final night (11 – 13 hrs) here is where you say goodbye to your guides, cook and porters by shaking hands and if your satisfied with the service they give you, tip them
Day 7- Marangu gate
A steady descent takes us down through moorland then to Montana rain forest to reach Marangu
Gate 1970m, were by your van will be there ready to transport you back to the hotel or airport. 6hrs)
PRICES:
2PAX, 6 DAYS = 3,990$
3PAX, 6 DAYS = 5,895$
4PAX, 6 DAYS = 7,740$
5PAX, 6 DAYS = 9,500$
6PAX, 6 DAYS = 11,220$
7PAX, 6 DAYS = 12,880$
8PAX, 6 DAYS = 14,400$
9PAX, 6 DAYS = 15,570$
10PAX,6DAYS = 16,800$
THE PRICES INCLUDES:
– Entry fees.
-Camping Fees.
-Rescue Fee.
-Forest Fees.
-Sleeping and Dining tent
-Porter’s wages.
– Cook’s wages.
– Guide’s wages.
-Food for pax. Breakfast/lunch/diner
-Food for crews. Breakfast/Lunch/Diner
-Transport from the Hotel to the Gate.
-Transport