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7 Days Rongai Route

Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity among climbers, the Rongai route still experiences low traffic. Rongai is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation). The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, and seven days are recommended. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for days before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. This route descends down the Marangu route. Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience. Rongai is offered as a seven day group climb, or a six to seven day private climb. Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.

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Spend 2 nights at Moshi Town.
7 Days Treks through the Kilimanjaro National Park via Rongai Route.
A Panoramic view of Kibo peak.
A breathtaking view of Mawenzi peak.

DAY 1: ARRIVE AT KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our guide at the Airport and transferred to the hotel in Moshi.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort on bed and breakfast basis
Room plan: Double Occupancy
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast.

DAY 2: 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.

Elevation: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Rongai Cave

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 3: RONGAI CAVE TO SECOND CAVE THEN KIKELEWA CAVE

We begin this morning with a steady incline up to Second Cave. We continue trekking though moorland, leaving the main trail for a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, before finally arriving at Kikelewa Cave for the night.

Elevation: 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Heath

Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave

Elevation: 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Heath

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Kikelewa Cave

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 4: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.

Elevation: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft

Distance: 5 km

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 5: MAWENZI TARN TO MAWENZI RIDGE

Mawenzi Ridge to Mawenzi Tarn Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft -14,160 ft Distance: 2 km Hiking Time: 1-2 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Mawenzi Tarn for camp.

Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft -14,400 ft

Distance: 2 km

Hiking Time: 1-2 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 6: MAWENZI TARN TO KIBO HUT

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 7: KIBO HUT TO UHURU PEAK

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft

Distance: 6 km

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft

Distance: 16 km

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Room plan: Double Occupancy (2 people will share 1 tent)

DAY 8: HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE

Forest 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.

Elevation loss (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft

Distance: 20 km

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rain

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort on bed and breakfast basis
Room plan: Double Occupancy

DAY 9: DEPARTURE DAY IN TANZANIA

We will transfer you from the hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you will fly back home. If you will have more time you can extend your tour to wildlife safari in northern circuit to Serengeti and Ngorongoro or Zanzibar, but additional cost will be required.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

THE PRICE INCLUDES

2 ways transfer to and from Kilimanjaro airport.
Tanzania 18% VAT on tourism activities and park fees.
The Adequate and appropriate number of guides, porters, and cooks for your Trek.
Government taxes.
All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and team fees.
Transfers to and from the route gate(s) (2 transfers).
Sleeping mattress pad(s), dining tent(s), sleeping tent(s), and crew‟s equipment–Dining tent and sleeping tent for Kilimanjaro trek.
2 nights in a hotel in Moshi on a Bed & Breakfast basis and Double Occupancy (1 night before trekking & 1 night after trekking).
3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooker (we also
consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climbers.
Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provided every day on the mountain.
3-4 liters of mineral (per Climber) provided daily during the climb.
Portable toilets for the trek with the tent for Kilimanjaro trek.
Emergency evacuation covers with Kilimanjaro SAR helicopter but the climber must have insurance which cover up to 6000 meters above the sea level.
Carbon Offset.
Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes.
Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team).
Chief guide carries a Pulse Ox meter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day.
Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid).
Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only).
Salaries for the mountain support crew, as per required by MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES and KPAP.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain.
Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp.
Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt.

THE PRICE NOT INCLUDES

Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival).
Tips.
Drinks and beverages in Hotel.
Personal hiking/trekking gear – you could rent some of the gear in Tanzania.
Sleeping bag.
Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets.
Meals and drinks not specified.

COST OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Sleeping bag rental, Mountain Hardware Lamina, synthetic -30F, per trip $50.
Extra porter(Personal porter), for excess gear, costs $30 per day.
Trekking poles rental, telescopic, cost $20 per trip.
Single Supplement(Single Tent and Single Room) for the trip cost $250 per person.
Extra night at the hotel costs $120 for Double Occupancy, $90 for single occupancy on the bed and breakfast basis.
One way Airport Transfer for those people who will not come with the group is $45 per person per one way.

TIPPING RECOMMENDATION

Guide - $15 to $20 per day.
Assistant Guide - $10 to $15 per day.
Cook - $10 to $15 per day.
Porters - $5 to $8 per day per porter.

ETHICAL CLIMB 2021/2022 PRICE ON USD CURRENCY

NUMBER OF PEOPLE CLIMB TOGETHER	PRICE PER PERSON
1 Person Climb Alone	$2750 per person
2-4 People Climb Together	$2650 per person
4-6 People Climb Together	$2550 per person
6-8 People Climb Together	$2450 per person
8-10 People Climb Together	$2350 per person
10 plus People Climb Together	$2250 per person

ETHICAL KILIMANJARO CLIMBS
We are doing ethical climbs and responsible Trekking; we believe the tourism the industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world‟s natural
habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
We are not doing cheap Climb, cheap climb means we are doing tourism while exploiting our Porters who are the ones who make Kilimanjaro trek possible for the vast majority of climbers, and who do all the heavy lifting. Fair and ethical treatment of our porters (crew) is one of the important priorities of Eco-Africa Climbing when we do climb. We are proud to be a Partner of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). Please contact ([email protected]) to confirm this.
KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that
ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters. Every of our climb is audited by KPAP to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips procedure, food, equipment and sleeping conditions.

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