| Isaria Kwayu | ||
| P.O. Box 78146, | ||
| 383 Heritage Dr SE, Calgary, AB, | ||
| T2H 1M8. | ||
| Phone | : | 1 403 667 4497 |
| 1 888 608 1888 | ||
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KILIMANJARO RONGAI ROUTE
The Rongai route is one of Kilimanjaro's easiest routes and it has very few people on it. The typical duration for this trip is 6 days on the mountain. However, you can add an additional acclimatization day and make it 7- days trek.
DAY:1
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro international airport/Nairobi . You will be met and transferred to the Hotel
DAY:2 RONGAI
Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by a 4x4 Vehicle to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)
DAY:3 KIKELEWA
After breakfast start with steady walk ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3,450 m.). Start seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)
DAY: 4 KIKELEWA
Trailing start with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)
DAY:5 KIBO
Early morning proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the final ascent
DAY:6 UHURU PEAK - HOROMBO
The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic screen to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak (which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend overnight there.
DAY:7 MARANGU - ARUSHA
After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in Arusha.
DAY:8
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
The Rongai route is one of Kilimanjaro's easiest routes and it has very few people on it. The typical duration for this trip is 6 days on the mountain. However, you can add an additional acclimatization day and make it 7- days trek.
DAY:1
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro international airport/Nairobi . You will be met and transferred to the Hotel
DAY:2 RONGAI
Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by a 4x4 Vehicle to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Reaching first Campsite, at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.), giving you extensive views over the Kenyan plains. (7km, 3-4 hrs Trekking)
DAY:3 KIKELEWA
After breakfast start with steady walk ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3,450 m.). Start seeing Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)
DAY: 4 KIKELEWA
Trailing start with short but steep climb up grassy slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and a tangible sense of wilderness, before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.), for camping. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)
DAY:5 KIBO
Early morning proceeds with trekking crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach School Campsite at the foot of the Kibo crater wall. (8km, 6-7 hrs of trekking). Spend remainder of the day resting and preparation for the final ascent
DAY:6 UHURU PEAK - HOROMBO
The last day will be a really early beginning for the summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic screen to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point, take a rest for short while before continuing to the Uhuru Peak (which might take 3 hours) After relaxing, watching the sun rise and taking memorable pictures, start descending to the Horombo Hut and spend overnight there.
DAY:7 MARANGU - ARUSHA
After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver and return to your hotel in Arusha.
DAY:8
Transfer to the airport for your return flight
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