Itinerary Overview
RONGAI ROUTE 5 DAY begins and ends at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu.
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer waiting at the airport to pick you to Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu.
All airport transfers are the part of the package, no extra fee is required.
RONGAI ROUTE 5 DAY begins and ends at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu.
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
We stay at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.
Then, gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Likewise, we will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.
Day 2: Rongai camp (Full Board)
The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a small path that wind through fields of maize and potatoes before entering the pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out and Rongai One Camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains. [3-4 hours walking]
Day 3: Rongai Third Caves (Full Board)
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Third Cave’ (3,450 m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we continue up to Third Cave (3,900 m) [5-6 hours walking]
Day 4: Rongai School Hut (Full Board)
The steady ascent continues, soon reaching the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo. We should reach School Hut Campsite (4,750 m.) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by midday. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [4-5 hours walking]
Day 5: Summit and Down Horrombo Hut (Full board)
We will start the final and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) So, we will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to School (4,700 m.) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3,720 m.). [11-15 hours walking]
Day 6: Horrombo Down Marangu Gate (Full Board)
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). [5-6 hours walking]
Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Bed, Dinner and Breakfast-included.
Day 7: Departing Day
After saying bye to our team of guides, then you need a private departure transfer, which is included from Marangu to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.
OUR STANDARD PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha and Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport
Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy)
With bed dinner and breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
Flying Doctor Service
EXCLUDED FROM ABOVE PACKAGE RATES:
Flights and airport taxes
Items of a personal nature
Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $230 to US $ 300 per hiker – depending on the number of days / how many hikers in the group and route chosen)
South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other Nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
Health requirements (Yellow Fever compulsory if traveling to Tanzania recommended)
Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
Optional, but highly recommended Portable toilet
Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Tips and any items of personal nature.