Rongai Route Climb Kilimanjaro.
7 Days Rongai Route Climb Kilimanjaro.
What to Carry.
What to carry.
A pair of trekking boots.
A pair of trekking boots will be ideal to carry along with you. This will help with your comfort while climbing and also avoid sliding and blisters because of the long journey.
Socks with wool.
The wool socks will help with the temperature to warm your body and also prevent blisters and have your body dry.
Down jacket.
Ideal to keep your body warm body warm because of the high temperature of the mountain. Make sure it is big enough to cover your whole body.
Gloves.
Gloves will be used to cover your hands which should be lightweight to keep your arms warm.
Waterproof clothes.
At some point in the rain forest, you might experience rain while trekking, so it is advised without taking any risks to have a raincoat with you, where it the last, which should be waterproof.
Sunglasses.
Used to protect your eyes from the rain experiences in the rain forest.
Head beanie
Trekking trousers.
Many people think of wearing heavy jeans but that is not a good practice. We usually advise using trekking trousers. We usually advise having at least 2 pairs of trousers and maybe having long underwear
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7 Days Rongai Route.
Rongai is one of the climbing routes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Its climbing itinerary is similar to that of Machame which also takes 7 days to get to the top and back down. While already in Tanzania, it will take 6 days for the hiking activity while it is one of the easiest routes compared with Lemosho which takes about 8 Days. It is also one of the best routes which most of the hikers like because you will find a couple of wildlife with the huge forest. Health is one of the key issues to look at because of the rain forest, cold temperature is witnessed while climbing but mostly it is not advisable to climb in the wet seasons, always recommended for dry seasons because of the temperatures.
Trekking Itinerary.
Day 1: Nairobi – Moshi.
Day 1 of the safari itinerary, will be a departure from Nairobi to Moshi passing through the Namanga border. So, pick up very early in the morning and depart to Tanzania passing through the Namanga border where you will pass through the migration offices, and have lunch at Namanga border. This will not take long; Mount Kilimanjaro is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. On arrival, we will head to the Marangu gate to familiarize ourselves with the registration and assigning of porters if time allows. Later you will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Or we have an option of going through Tarakea Border, which will take fewer hours. It is 4 hour’s drive from Nairobi to the Tarakea border and around 20 minutes to Rongai Gates.
Through the Tarakea Borders, you can start hiking on the same day on arrival, no need to spend the night at Tarakea town
Day 2: Rongai gates – Simba Camps.
1st day of the trekking activity will start at the Rongai route. Morning breakfast will be served at the hotel, then pass through the shopping center to do some shopping, then head to the Rongai gate. You will sign up for climbing and then, be assigned porters who will carry your staff food for all days and will also prepare the camps for you. Make sure you have heavy clothes with you because the temperatures are going to rise as you climb. Start climbing through the rainforest with huge trees accompanied by our tour guide. The porters usually climb so fast because they are used, so they will climb faster to prepare lunch at the lunch stopovers and camps and dinner at campsites.
Later after hiking for about 2600 meters above sea level, you will find the first campsite, the Simba campsite. There is where you will spend the night and have already made dinner.
Day 3: Simba campsite – Kikelelwa.
3rd day of the safari which will be the second day of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and still, the hiking is still young, continue with the trekking to Kikelelwa campsites. The temperatures are rising, you will have to put on more clothes and at this point, you will be able to see a number of villages of Kenyans on the Kenyan side. Lunch will be served en route at the second cave, where you will start turning to the southwest part where Kikelelwa is located at a distance of 11.75km. Later arrive at Kikelelwa campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Kikelelwa camps – Mawenzi huts
3rd day of hiking will be from Kikelelwa to Mawenzi huts which is a distance of 3.75km. This day is relatively shorter but very steep so will take more time and it is tiresome it also offers spectacular views of the wilderness. Lunch will be served en route at one of the lunch points, then continue to Mawenzi huts for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Mawenzi campsite – Kibo camps.
On 4th day of hiking just nearing the top of the mountain landing at Kibo campsite. This will be a distance of about 8 – 9 km. Morning breakfast will be served then proceed climbing passing through the northeast. This part is slightly easy for trekking, with magnificent views of the rain forest like the Alpine desert and Mooreland. Arrive at Kibo campsite early enough to rest for the next day because of the final climb to the summit, peak Uhuru.
Dinner and overnight will be served at the Kibo campsite.
Day 6: Kibo to Summit Uhuru peak descend – Horombo huts.
6th day will be the last day of hiking getting to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, happy moments will be witnessed. Wake up very early in the morning, then begin the last bit of climbing passing through the Kibo creator. Distance to the peak of the Mountain Is 6 to 7 km to get to the Uhuru peak. Peak Uhuru is the highest point in Africa if you never knew that now you know. One to two hours will be spent at the peak of the Mountain having fun and taking pictures. At this point, the temperature will be extreme when stepping over snows so very heavy clothes and energy drinks are required. Later you will start descending the mountain to Horombo huts for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Horombo huts – Marangu gate Arusha for rest.
7th and last day of trekking will be descending to Marangu gates where you will have to stop at Mandara Huts for lunch and you will be one of those who conquer the mountain. Our safari vehicle will be waiting down to transfer to the hotel for rest after long tiresome days.
You will get back to the shuttle the next day to be transferred to Nairobi.
End of safari package.
| 1-5 People. | 6-10 Peopel. | 11-30 People |
|---|---|---|
| $1,750 | $1,650 | $1,600 |
Safari Prices Inclusion
- All Park entrance fees (Government fees)
- All meals.
- Full board accommodation for 2 Nights.
- Experience driver/Tour Guide services,
- Pick up and drop off. (Airport Transfer)
- Transport/Game drive on a 4 X 4 safari jeep, Land Cruiser.
- Drinking water and extras.
- Personalized Services.
What is Excluded?
- International flights and Taxes.
- Passport and Visa applications.
- Tips and Gratuities for Tour Guide.
- Alcohol and drinks.
8 Days 7 Nights.
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$1,600
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Highlights & Itinerary.
Safari Highlight.
Trekking Itinerary.
Day 1: Nairobi – Moshi.
Day 1 of the safari itinerary, will be a departure from Nairobi to Moshi passing through the Namanga border. So, pick up very early in the morning and depart to Tanzania passing through the Namanga border where you will pass through the migration offices, and have lunch at Namanga border. This will not take long; Mount Kilimanjaro is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania. On arrival, we will head to the Marangu gate to familiarize ourselves with the registration and assigning of porters if time allows. Later you will return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Or we have an option of going through Tarakea Border, which will take fewer hours. It is 4 hour’s drive from Nairobi to the Tarakea border and around 20 minutes to Rongai Gates.
Through the Tarakea Borders, you can start hiking on the same day on arrival, no need to spend the night at Tarakea town
Day 2: Rongai gates – Simba Camps.
1st day of the trekking activity will start at the Rongai route. Morning breakfast will be served at the hotel, then pass through the shopping center to do some shopping, then head to the Rongai gate. You will sign up for climbing and then, be assigned porters who will carry your staff food for all days and will also prepare the camps for you. Make sure you have heavy clothes with you because the temperatures are going to rise as you climb. Start climbing through the rainforest with huge trees accompanied by our tour guide. The porters usually climb so fast because they are used, so they will climb faster to prepare lunch at the lunch stopovers and camps and dinner at campsites.
Later after hiking for about 2600 meters above sea level, you will find the first campsite, the Simba campsite. There is where you will spend the night and have already made dinner.
Day 3: Simba campsite – Kikelelwa.
3rd day of the safari which will be the second day of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, and still, the hiking is still young, continue with the trekking to Kikelelwa campsites. The temperatures are rising, you will have to put on more clothes and at this point, you will be able to see a number of villages of Kenyans on the Kenyan side. Lunch will be served en route at the second cave, where you will start turning to the southwest part where Kikelelwa is located at a distance of 11.75km. Later arrive at Kikelelwa campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Kikelelwa camps – Mawenzi huts
3rd day of hiking will be from Kikelelwa to Mawenzi huts which is a distance of 3.75km. This day is relatively shorter but very steep so will take more time and it is tiresome it also offers spectacular views of the wilderness. Lunch will be served en route at one of the lunch points, then continue to Mawenzi huts for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Mawenzi campsite – Kibo camps.
On 4th day of hiking just nearing the top of the mountain landing at Kibo campsite. This will be a distance of about 8 – 9 km. Morning breakfast will be served then proceed climbing passing through the northeast. This part is slightly easy for trekking, with magnificent views of the rain forest like the Alpine desert and Mooreland. Arrive at Kibo campsite early enough to rest for the next day because of the final climb to the summit, peak Uhuru.
Dinner and overnight will be served at the Kibo campsite.
Day 6: Kibo to Summit Uhuru peak descend – Horombo huts.
6th day will be the last day of hiking getting to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, happy moments will be witnessed. Wake up very early in the morning, then begin the last bit of climbing passing through the Kibo creator. Distance to the peak of the Mountain Is 6 to 7 km to get to the Uhuru peak. Peak Uhuru is the highest point in Africa if you never knew that now you know. One to two hours will be spent at the peak of the Mountain having fun and taking pictures. At this point, the temperature will be extreme when stepping over snows so very heavy clothes and energy drinks are required. Later you will start descending the mountain to Horombo huts for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Horombo huts – Marangu gate Arusha for rest.
7th and last day of trekking will be descending to Marangu gates where you will have to stop at Mandara Huts for lunch and you will be one of those who conquer the mountain. Our safari vehicle will be waiting down to transfer to the hotel for rest after long tiresome days.
You will get back to the shuttle the next day to be transferred to Nairobi.
End of safari package.
Trekking Rates
| Sopa Lodges | Prices. |
|---|---|
| 1 People. | $1,080 |
| 2 People. | $1,080 |
| 3 People. | $1,080 |
| 4 People. | $1,080 |
| 5 People. | $1,080 |
| 6 People. | $1,080 |
Inclusion & Exclusion.
Safari Prices Inclusion
- All Park entrance fees (Government fees)
- All meals.
- Full board accommodation for 2 Nights.
- Experience driver/Tour Guide services,
- Pick up and drop off. (Airport Transfer)
- Transport/Game drive on a 4 X 4 safari jeep, Land Cruiser.
- Drinking water and extras.
- Personalized Services.
What is Excluded?
- International flights and Taxes.
- Passport and Visa applications.
- Tips and Gratuities for Tour Guide.
- Alcohol and drinks.
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