Hiking time: 5 hours | Distance: About 8 km’s | Habitat: Montane forest
After breakfast drive to register at the Marangu park gate with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country.
7 DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO RONGAI ROUTE
The Rongai route ascents Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. Rongai Route, Mt Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking, Online Kilimanjaro booking, Mount Kilimanjaro climbing, Kilimanjaro trekking, Rongai route hiking, Africa’s highest mountain, snows of Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro wildlife.
Hiking time: 6-7 hours | Habitat: Moorlands
The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en route and reaching Kikelewa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).
Hiking time: 3-4 hours | Habitat: Moorlands
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area,
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This is your extra day on Kilimanjaro, but you won’t just sit around at camp. The secret to the higher success rate of the 7-day itinerary is in today’s acclimatization hike. You will begin your day like any other on the mountain and then start a short hike towards Mawenzi. Depending on how you feel and your pace, you will ascend for 2-3 hours before returning back to camp. Roundtrip typically takes 3-5 hours. You will spend another night here at Mawenzi Tarn.
This is your extra day on Kilimanjaro, but you won’t just sit around at camp. The secret to the higher success rate of the 7-day itinerary is in today’s acclimatization hike. You will begin your day like any other on the mountain and then start a short hike towards Mawenzi. Depending on how you feel and your pace, you will ascend for 2-3 hours before returning back to camp. Roundtrip typically takes 3-5 hours. You will spend another night here at Mawenzi Tarn.
- Transport to & from the mountain
- Porters, Guide & Cooks Fee
- Three meals a day whilst on the mountain
- All hut & camping fees
- All park entry fees
- Sleeping Bag
- Certificate of achievement
- Mineral Water
- Tipping to the guide & porters, cooks
- Personal climbing gear – clothing’s & rucksack
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverages
- Items of personal use.
MOUNTAIN GEAR CHECK-LIST
- A Rucksack for Your Equipment – To Be Carried By Porters
- Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type], Day Pack – For Your Personal Items
- Hiking, Climbing Boots, Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
- 2 Thin Polypro Type for Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
- High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
- 2 Underwear’s, 1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
- 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants, Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
- Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife, Sunglasses, Snow
- Goggles, Water Purification Tablets
- Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve, and Moisturizer
- Walking Stick