Rongai Route – 8 Days

Overview

Enthusiasts eagerly anticipate embarking on trekking adventures whenever they find the time. It’s a popular activity that many people choose to indulge in during their vacations. If you’re contemplating a trek up Kilimanjaro, opt for a reputable route such as Rongai to experience a plethora of breathtaking views. Does the prospect of trekking along this route excite you? If so, delve into the detailed day-wise activities outlined below.

    Itinerary

    • Day 01: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

    • Day 02: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp (3-4 hours walking)

    • Day 03: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Cave (6-7 hours)

    • Day 04: Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (3-4 hours)

    • Day 05: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut (5-7 hours)

    • Day 06: Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut (11-15 hours)

    • Day 07: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours)

    • Day 08: Transfer back to the Airport

    Inclusions

    This Tour Includes:

    • Accommodations the night before and the night after the trek two nights in Moshi
    • Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
    • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
    • All Park fees
    • Entry fees, Rescue fees, camping fees or hut fees
    • All meals while on the Mountain
    • Arrival and Departure transfers
    • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
    • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
    • Transport to the gate on starting day and after the trek
    • Clean, purified drinking water
    • Private, portable chemical flush toilets
    • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
    • Portable Summit Emergency Oxygen
    • Kilimanjaro National park certificate for successful summit attempt
    • Flying Doctor Service

    This Tour Excludes but option service

    • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
    • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
    • Meals not listed above
    • Optional Tours (short safari before or after your climb, marangu village day tour, day trip to lake challa, etc)
    • Tips and any items of personal nature
    • Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)

    Accommodations

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