Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Rongai Route 7 days Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Rongai Route 7 days Tanzania
$2390
Tour Overview
The Rongai Route is the route of Kilimanjaro that begins from the north side, a route where few climbers are seen along the way. This route affords the opportunity to witness up close the Mawenzi Volcano (the second-highest peak of Kilimanjaro) and the magnificent saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peak. However, it requires a long drive to the park because of passing through the Marangu gate in order to obtain a permit. The route feels relatively lonely as you cross unspoiled wilderness with little crowds to bother you. Your trek begins near the Kenya border, and you will summit via Marangu route and Gilimans point. Descending will take place on the Marangu route. We offer 2 options for the Rongai route covering 5/6/7-day treks, with the 7-day trek being highly recommended for acclimatization. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Moshi - Nalemoru Gate – Simba Camp
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Simba Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Simba Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, 3 meals daily while on the mountain
This morning we will drive to the village of NaleMoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.
Distance: 8km/5miles,
Hiking Time: 4-6hours,
Eleven: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft
Habitat: Rain Forest. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp – Kikelelwa Cave Camp
Location: Kikelewa Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Kikelelwa Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we will continue with our hike to Kikelelwa camp.
Distance: 12km/8miles,
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours,
Eleven: 9,300 ft to 11,811 ft
Habitat: Heath.
Day 3 : Kikelelwa Cave Camp – Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp
Location: Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After the breakfast, we start a short and steep grassy slope hike to Mawenzi Turn hut camp, with stunning view of wilderness area. The landscape will be changing dramatically as exit the Heath zone to Alpine desert zone. You will overnight at mawenzi turn camp situated at jagged spires of Mawenzi.
Distance: 5km/3miles,
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours,
Eleven: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 4 : Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is acclimatization day of which we spent as few hours hike to Mawenzi Ridge and return to original camp for relaxation. Here you there is unique landscape which offers a motivating view of Kibo and mawenzi. After spending few moments of exploring the area we head back to the camp
Distance: 2km/1miles,
Hiking Time: 1-2 hours,
Eleven: 14,160 ft to 14,400 ft
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 5 : Mawenzi Turn Hut Camp – Kibo Camp
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Kibo
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Kibo Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple of hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
Distance: 8km/5miles,
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours,
Eleven: 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 6 : Kibo Camp – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Camp
Location: Kilimanjaro Summit
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Horombo Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance: 6km/4miles and 16km/10miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours & 4-5 hours
Eleven:15,430 ft to 19,341 to 12,250 ft.
Habitat: Arctic and Heath
Day 7 : Horombo Camp – Marangu Gate
Location: Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu Gate
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance: 20km/12miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Eleven:12,205 ft to 6,046
Habitat: Rain Forest
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Full Board
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Train Tickets
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Country Entry Visas
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Items of personal nature such as passport, visa, travellers etc. Tips for the crew Medical equipment as hyperbolic chamber Portable toilets: available for renting 110 USD/trip
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Quality and five-star hotel
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will manage that, and they are allowed to make a booking with our company they will get a fully services
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What is the maximum group size?
150 number of people
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes all entrance fee are included
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes you are allowed to know before you depart
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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What is the tipping policy?
No, any tipping policy
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes they will be participating
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes they speak fluently english
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes airport transfers is included
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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SPIDER TOURS AND SAFARIS
Feedback will be taken from you daily in the middle of the tour. How is the driver, how is the tour guide and how do you like the hotel
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
All
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How long has the tour company been trading?
more than 4 years since 2018
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We only offer private tours. and group tours
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes why not
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
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We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Rongai Route 7 days Tanzania
7 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania
Visiting: Mount Kilimanjaro, Simba Camp, Kikelewa Camp, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Kibo, Kilimanjaro Summit, Marangu Gate ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2765
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 195
Age range:
5-89
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Adventure Tours, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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