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hike Kilimanjaro 7 days rongai route This route is best for those who want to avoid crowds and beginners who want to avoid many steep sections. The route does not offer climb high and sleep low option but acclimatization can be done in the 7 days itinerary.
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Description
This route is best for those who want to avoid crowds and beginners who want to avoid many steep sections. The route does not offer climb high and sleep low option but acclimatization can be done in the 7 days itinerary.
Rongai route is the only route that approaches the mountain from the north near the Kenyan border; it’s a quiet route and offers amazing scenery. The route can be done in six days but we advise that it gets done in seven days so as to get an acclimatization day in mawenzi tarn camp. It is very crucial to acclimatize to increase chances to reach summit.
The northern side of the mountain receives very little rainfall so climbers are likely to get a clearer view of the mountaintop along the path. Climbing Kilimanjaro is overall not easy but rongai route is considered one of the more accessible trails to the mountain.
What's included
Itinerary
DAY 1
MOSHI - RONGAI GATE (NALE MORU) – SIMBA CAMP
We will start our journey from Moshi to rongai gate where all formalities will be handled. We will begin our steady climb through the lush green rainforest. And along the way we will make stops so as to view the incredible sight of cultivated fields below. Our hike will take up to 4 hours to reach the first camp
Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
SIMBA CAMP - SECOND CAVE
Today we will trek through the moorland to second cave; here you will get an amazing view of kibo and eastern ice fields on the crater crim.
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 3
SECOND CAVE - KIKELEWA CAVE
On this day we trek through alpine desert to kikelewa cave. This day’s hike will be short and offers magnificent scenery along the way.
Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 4
KIKELEWA CAMP - MAWENZI TARN
This day is special for acclimatization and we will trek to mawenzi tarn where dinner and overnight will be offered.
Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 5
MAWENZI TARN - KIBO HUT
Today we hike to kibo hut passing through the alpine desert area. After arrival at kibo we will have an early dinner preparing for the summit.
Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6
KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT THEN HOROMBO HUT
We will have a very early rise at 2:00am and after having hot tea and snacks we’ll start the strenuous hike to uhuru peak. After hiking on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point we will head to uhuru peak. Upon arrival, you will be able to take some pictures and after that begin your descent to kibo hut where lunch will be offered, and thereafter head to horombo for dinner and a well-deserved night rest
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7
HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI
Today will be our last day on the mountain as we descend through the moorland area to mandara hut, we will keep descending through the thick green forest to marangu gate where we will meet a vehicle which will take you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft
Distance Covered: 18km down
Time to be used: 5 - 7hrs
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Habitat: Rain Forest
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
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