6
Days 5 Nights Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Minimum Rate Per
Adult: US$ 1,200
Departing From: Arusha
Duration: 5 Nights/6days
Departures:Daily
Minimum Persons Required:2
Itinarery
Day 1: Rongai Gate to the First Cave
Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration
formalities and then transferred by Land Rover 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 2: First Cave
to the Kikelewa Caves
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 3: Mawenzi Tarn
Camp
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 4: Kibo Campsite/
School Campsite
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 5: Trek to Uhuru
Peak 5895m
The last day will be a really early beginning for the
summit, normally 01:00 am, trailing through loose volcanic
scree 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 6: Horombo to
the Hotel
After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate, meet the driver
and return to your hotel in Arusha
Price
US$ 1,200 Per person sharing
Note: We also offer hotel,
car rental and flights bookings which we can organise
for you with your tour enquiry.
Remarks
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons.
A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
When arranging for your international air tickets, note
that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in
Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost
of US$ 20. This shuttle bus leaves at 0800 and 1400 hrs
daily from either Nairobi or Arusha. The drive takes 5
hours. If you wish to make use of this option, please
indicate so.
Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during
climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry
etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags
What to bring
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain
