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MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB
Any physically fit person can climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.. No
climbing experience is necessary to get you to the top of
Africa's highest mountain 5,895M (19,340FT) with its magnificent
gleaming glaciers, Flora and Fauna.
Weather
Mt. Kilimanjaro can be climbed
any time of the year but there are two rainy seasons - late
March to mid June and November. The best months are December,
January to March and July to October usually dry and minimum
clouds.
8 Days 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.
Day 1: Arrival - Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted. Transfer to
SG Resort for an overnight rest on bed and breakfast in
readiness for the next day's hit to Kilimanjaro.
Day 2: Rongai Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves
camp (2600m)
Hiking time: 5 hours | Distance: About 8 km's | Habitat: Montane
forest
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.
The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 metres.
There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut.
Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave, B,L,D.
Day 3: 1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m)
Hiking time: 6-7 hours | Habitat: Moorlands
The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m)
en-route, and reaching Kikelwa Cave at about 3600 metres. 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), B,L,D.
Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn
camp (4330m)
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, B,L,D.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo
hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle
between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut.
The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the
final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo
Camp, B,L,D
Day 6: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Kibo hut (4700m) -
Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to
Horombo | Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent | Habitat:
Stone scree and ice-capped summit
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you
shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets
tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path
to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The
path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is
located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot
of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort.
Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the
Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point you will
normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m),
the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction
- you made it. Weather conditions on the summit will determine
how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour
descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your
gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where
you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem
surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent
walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a
very tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner
(with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the
mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and
stirring emotions, B,L,D.
Day 7: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 27 km's
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the
Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign
your name and details in a register. This is also where
successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those
climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with
green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m)
receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Arusha for a
long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight in
SG Resort, B,L.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or
continue with your safari schedule. End of services. B
Tour Price: US$ 1,495 per person sharing.
Tour price includes:
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-Rongai route trek as itinerary depicts
-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
-Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodations at SG Resort for 2 nights and huts on the
mountain as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on
the mountain, porters and skilled cook
-All services begin and end at Kilimanjaro Airport as per the
itinerary
-Treated water on the trek
-Return airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport
Excluded:
-Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears
-Medical evacuation, USD 30 per person value
-International flights and taxes
-Visas
-Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in
the above itinerary
