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Ultimate planned 6-Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route - Kilimanjaro is a 6 days tour in Tanzania via the Rongai route, starting from USD 1500. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
6 days

Route
Rongai

From
USD 1500

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT Ultimate planned 6-Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route - Kilimanjaro

Rongai Route known to be more scenic than the Marangu Route, easier than the Machame Route, and the success rate on the Rongai is very high. Unlike the Marangu Route where you sleep in huts, on the Rongai you sleep in tents (tents are included), and the porters will pitch your tent for you. Meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. The Rongai starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the least traveled routes.

Duration: 6 days
Route: Rongai
Starts at: USD 1500

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Itinerary

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Highlights for Ultimate planned 6-Days Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route - Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave
Day 2: Rongai Cave to to Second Cave
Day 3: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn
Day 4: Mawenzi tarn to kibo hut
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave
Day 02	Rongai Cave to to Second Cave
Day 03	Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn
Day 04	Mawenzi tarn to kibo hut
Day 05	Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Day 06	Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Day 01: Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave

>> We drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for permits before taking a short transfer to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The path winds through corn and potato fields and then climbs gently through the forest which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the black and white colobus monkey.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 02: Rongai Cave to to Second Cave

>> The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields 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 campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant views near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) [6-7 hours walking].

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 03: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn

>> The hike today is short and steep up a grassy slope. Views of the wilderness area are stunning. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. Our camp is situated beneath the jagged spires of Mawenzi, at Mawenzi Tarn. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 04: Mawenzi tarn to kibo hut

>> Cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4750 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. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. Take some photos and enjo the beautiful view of the mountain.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 05: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

>> 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 Kibo (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 walking].

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping

Day 06: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

>> On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi. A trip for safari or zanzibar beach holidays can be arranged or back to the airport.