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USD 2,500
per person
Overview
Starting from the northeastern side of Kilimanjaro mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route rises above the Amboseli plains and approach the summit of Kilimanjaro west of the Mawenzi peak.There are two variations to this route. You can choose to attempt the summit via Mawenzi Tarn Hut or via School Hut which is also referred to as the Outward Bound Hut. The former is longer and more popular.
Summit Success Rate
90%+
Summit Success Rate
* Based on guided expeditions with our professional support team.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY
1
1
Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet with Ndaule Adventures guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
DAY
2
2
Rongai One Camp
3-4 hours 6,400 ft - 8,500ft
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Marangu National Park Gate in order to complete the necessary registration formalities before transferred to Rongai starting point. The climb start from Nale Moru (6,400 ft) on a small path that wind through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife including the Colobus Monkey. These monkeys are black with along "cape" of white hair and a flowing white tail. Then we take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as we arrive at our first campsite at Rongai One Campsite (8,500ft).
6,400 ft - 8,500ft
3-4 hours
DAY
3
3
Rongai Second Cave
6-7 hours. 11,300 ft - 11,500ft
After breakfast, the morning walk is a ready ascent up to the Second Cave (11,300) with superb views of Kibo and the eastern icefields on the crater rim. After lunch we leave the main trail and strike out and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley which is decorated with Giant Senecios near Kikelelwa Caves (11,800 ft).
11,300 ft - 11,500ft
6-7 hours.
DAY
4
4
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
3-4 hours
A short but steep climb is rewarded by a superb all around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (14,200 ft) spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization.
3-4 hours
DAY
5
5
Kibo Hut
5-6 hours
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The reminder of the day is spendt resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent.
5-6 hours
DAY
6
6
Summit Day - Horombo Hut
11-15 hours
We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1:00am. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point (18,600 ft). We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft) passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Hut (12,200 ft).
11-15 hours
DAY
7
7
Marangu Park Gate - Back to Moshi / Arusha
After breakfast, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to Mandara Hut (8,900 ft). We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu (6,000 ft) where are transferred to Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa to overnight on Bed and Breakfast basis.
DAY
8
8
Departure Transfer
After breakfast our Team can organize a private departure transfer to Arusha Airport or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or flying to Zanzibar Island or going for wildlife Safari.
Pricing
All prices are per person in USD.
| Group Size | 7 days |
|---|---|
| 1 person | USD 2,500 |
Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.
What's Included
Included
- Two ways Airport Transport.
- Two night hotel Accommodation
- All the park fees with its 18%VAT
- Three meals per days and its drinking water while on Mountain (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner)
- Fair Salary for the Porters, Cook and Guide.
- Sleeping Tents, Table and Chairs.
- High Quality 4 inches sleeping mattress
- Purse Oximeter to check your Oxygen and heart rate.
- Oxygen cylinder
- Portable flushable toilet
- personal summit certificate stamped and signed by National park and your guide.
Not Included
- Your hiking personal gear
- Tips for the porters, Cook and Guide
- Visa
- International and Domestic flight
- Laundry services
- Lunch and Dinner while in Hotel
- Travell insurance
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