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6 days Rongai route - Kilimanjaro Trekking
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6 Days/ 5 nights trek Rongai route.

Less crowded because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a unique wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo. While it is flatter, it does not give the climb high sleep low option and therefore recommended to select more days for acclimatization.
The Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north and the descent is via the Marangu Route.

  • Duration: 6 or 7 days
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Scenery: Excellent
  • Traffic: Low

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Day 0: Arrival (Pick up) Kilimanjaro international airport – Moshi.
  • Day 1: Moshi – Rongai gate – Simba camp
  • Day 2: Simba Camp – Second cave - Kikelewa camp
  • Day 3: Kikelewa camp – Mawenzi
  • Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn– Kibo Hut
  • Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (summit point) -Back to Horombo Hut
  • Day 6: Horombo Hut - Mandara Hut - Marangu gate - Back to Moshi
  • Day 0: Departure transfer to Kilimanjaro international airport.

  • Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met with Alpine chat adventure representative and transferred for overnight accommodation at HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

    Itenerary (Day by Day)

    DAY 1: NALE MURU GATE - SIMBA CAMP: 7km /5mi | 3-4 hrs | Rainforest

    Elevation: 1997m/6552ft to 2635m/8645ft

    Altitude gained: 638m

    Departing from Moshi a 4-5 hour drive will take you through the coffee plantations and Village of NaleMuru to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful wooded scenery, and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife you are likely to see. Simba camp sits near the first cave at the edge of the moorland zone with spectacular views of the plains of Kenya.

    DAY 2: SIMBA CAMP – SECOND CAVE CAMP: 5.8km/3.6mi | 5-6hrs | Moorland

    Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3487m/11,440ft

    Altitude gained: 852m

    After a good night sleep and a hearty breakfast we continue along moorland terrain on a consistent ascending path. You will catch some terrific views of Kibo and get your first glimpse of the ice fields on the Eastern crater rim. The small shrubs of the moorland became thinner as you approve the Second Cave. Temperatures begin to drop.

    DAY 3: SECOND CAVE CAMP – THIRD CAVE CAMP: 3.3km/2mi | 3-4hrs | Semi Desert

    Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3936m/12,913ft

    Altitude gained: 449m

    After breakfast and packing, you continue your stead ascent, entering into the semi-desert terrain. This relatively short hiking day brings you closer to the Easter ice fields, continually drawing your attention to their beauty. Pay attention to your body and keep your guide informed of any signs of altitude sickness.


    DAY 4: THIRD CAVE CAMP- KIBO HUTS: 6.7km/4.2mi | 4-5hrs | Alpine Desert

    Elevation: 3936m/12,913ft to 5174m/16975ft

    Altitude gained: 1238m

    As you depart early the semi-desert zone from the Third Cave early in the morning and begin your trek into the Alpine Desert terrain for the remainder of your ascent. Today’s hike will take you just below the Kibo crater wall to the Kibo Huts. At this point, you will merge with the Marangu Route, which you will use to hike to the summit. You will prepare your clothing and equipment (replace batteries for headlamp and camera) before you go to bed by 7 PM and try to catch a few hours of rest before your summit attempt.

    DAY 5: KIBO HUTS – SUMMIT: 4km /2.5 mi up | 5-7hrs | - HOROMBO HUTS: 15.75km /9.8mi down | 5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

    Elevation: 5174m/16975ft to 5895m/19,341ft

    Altitude gained: 721m

    Descent to 3721m/12,208ft

    Altitude lost: 2174m

    Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
    We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused of the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
    Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
    After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Horombo Camp, stopping at Kibo for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Horombo Camp.

    DAY 6: HOROMBO HUTS – MARANGU GATE – MOSHI: 20km/12.5mi |6-7hrs | Rainforest

    Elevation: 3721m/12,208ft to 1905m/6250ft

    Altitude lost: 1816m


    After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down stopping at the Mandara Huts for lunch. Remember to tip your guides, cooks, and porters, since you will be leaving them here. You return back to the Marangu Park Gate and receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 45 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
    Overnight HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar.


    CERTIFIED ETHICAL CLIMBING:

    As Alpine chat adventure we believe that tourism 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.
    As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud to raises public awareness to ensure proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of the portersthrough fair salaries, mountain equipment, food, clothing and sleeping conditions for crew members.
    Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great and our clients do as well, check out our Trip advisor profile to see what people are saying about us.

    TREKKING COSTS:

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    INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:

    CREW

  • Lead Guide(s), Assistant Guide(s), for 2+ people.
  • English Speaking & Wilderness First Responder Trained
  • Cook, Porters, equipment, personal client luggage (15 kg per client)
  • The ratio of porters per client is 4 to 5.
  • EQUIPMENT

  • Sleeping tent, 3-person size for 2 people
  • Sleeping mat, 2-inch foam
  • Pillow
  • Walk-in dining tent and table
  • Backed chairs
  • Wash basins with hot water each morning and evening
  • Private portable toilet with toilet paper
  • FOOD & DRINK

  • Three meals per day & afternoon snack during the trek
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free upon request
  • Treated drinking water (minimum of 3L per day while trekking with additional water available at camp)
  • Coffee and tea during the trek
  • HEALTH & SAFETY

  • Pulse oximeter
  • Altitude sickness checklists
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency oxygen
  • PREPARATION & FEES

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees and VAT.
  • Camping/hut, rescue, conservation and taxes
  • Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
  • Pre-trek briefing with your guide
  • ACCOMMODATION & TRANSFERS

  • Round-trip airport transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Moshi
  • Round-trip transfer between Moshi and the park gate
  • Hotel stays in Moshi pre- and post-trek (2 nights total) on bed & breakfast.
  • EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:

  • Gratuities/tips
  • Personal trekking gear such as sleeping bag and clothing
  • Favored beverages (water, soda and alcohol at hotels)
  • Additional accommodation or meals resulting from early descent
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Domestic or international flights
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • NOTE, Additional accommodation nights for acclimatize is $ 150 for one room bed breakfast

  • RECOMMENDED TIPPING GUIDE

    Tipping is customary on Mount Kilimanjaro for all members of your mountain crew. Although they receive a fair wage, they rely on tips for a total fair compensation Tips for the team (guide, assistant guide, cook and porters) Industry recommendations are $20 a day to the Guide, $15 a day to your Assistance guide and Cook and 8$ a day to each of your porters divided by everyone in trip.


    TO ENSURE FAIR AND TRANSPARENT TIPPING FOR EACH CREW MEMBER, THERE WILL BE A TIPPING CEREMONY AT THE ALPINE CHAT ADVENTURE OFFICE FOLLOWING YOUR DESCENT FROM THE MOUNTAIN. ENVELOPES WILL BE PROVIDED TO DIVIDE YOUR TIPS FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE CREW.



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    Why should you book with us?

    Alpine chat adventure focus on organizing tours with ethical and friendly approach, we are tour operator with handling experience and we deliver as per promise, safe& standard services. By supporting us as a local business all our tours benefit both local communities through fair wages and charitable outreach programs. The company also works to create employment opportunities for local porters and guides so as to eradicate poverty. You’re warmly welcome to our beautiful destination Tanzania, we assure you to make your dreams come true. TANZANIA UNFORGETABLE

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    Why Trek With Us

    HEALTH & SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY

    Guides certified as Wilderness First Responders
    Twice daily health monitoring
    Pulse oximeter and emergency oxygen on every climb

    WE TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY

    Socially and environmentally responsible
    Long-time member of Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project
    Fair and ethical treatment of all mountain crew
    No waste left behind



    WE USE TOP-NOTCH EQUIPMENT

    Expedition grade alpine sleeping tents
    Stand-up dining tents with durable tables and chairs
    Hygienic private toilets
    Four-season, warm, cozy sleeping bags

    YOU’LL TREK WITH EXPERTS

    Licensed, professional and trained guides
    Ratio of 1 Guide per every 2 Travelers
    Years of experience on the mountain
    Social, fun-loving personalities

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