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The Rongai route up Mount Kilimanjaro, one of seven main paths, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and less crowded trails. Suited for those desiring a serene, nature-immersed journey, it spans lush rainforests to alpine meadows and barren deserts. The standard six to seven-day trek incorporates acclimatization, ensuring a gradual ascent for summit success and leisurely enjoyment. A five-day option caters to those with limited time, making the Rongai route a versatile choice for trekkers.
Airport Pick-Up: We’ll greet you at Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport and provide transportation, including your return trip to the airport.
Hotel Accommodation: Enjoy your first night in a comfortable hotel.
Spend the night in a hotel, the same one as your first night’s stay.
Depart from your hotel and head to the Narumuru Gate near the Kenyan Border, the starting point for the Rongai route.
Hike through farmland, Rongai Forest, and heather moorland, encountering unique vegetation and possibly wildlife.
Reach your overnight campsite, Cave 1 (Simba Camp) at 2830 meters elevation. Enjoy a delicious meal and share stories with your fellow travelers. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Begin the day with breakfast at Simba Camp and hike through moorland.
Notice the growing altitude; follow the “pole, pole” pace and enjoy scenic views.
Stop for lunch at Second Cave and continue to Third Cave as the route splits.
Camp at an altitude of 3,900m at Third Cave, prepare for a chilly night. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Embark on a steep climb through the arid montane desert.
Reach Kibo Hut at an altitude of 4,700 meters, where you’ll camp overnight in preparation for the midnight summit push.
Receive guidance from your guide on what to wear and how to approach the final leg of the summit.
Wake just before midnight, enjoy a hot drink and snack, and commence the climb. Joining other climbers, you’ll ascend slowly, and faint lights dot the frosty night as everyone heads for the summit. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Start your challenging climb to the summit from Kibo Hut between midnight and 2am, reaching Gilman’s Point at 5700m/18,700ft.
Ascend further to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point, and capture amazing views.
Descend from the summit, have lunch and rest at Kibo Hut, and be prepared with warm layers and lights for the dark initial descent. The trek includes numerous switchbacks, so keep a steady “pole pole” pace.
Proceed to the Horombo encampment, enjoying varied scenery during the gradual descent. Accommodation will be in a spacious comfortable tent with a private toilet and hot shower. Staff manages all camp chores.
Begin the day with breakfast and embark on a steady descent from Horombo Hut through the moorland.
Keep descending as you follow a lush forest path to reach the National Park gate at Marangu.
Be prepared for potentially wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations. Gaiters and trekking poles are useful. You can switch to shorts and t-shirts, but keep rain gear and warmer clothing accessible.
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate, providing transportation back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi, which is approximately a 1-hour drive. It’s time to celebrate your successful trek.
by Dexter Studio Tanzania
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