MT. KILIMANJARO: RONGAI ROUTE

6 DAY / 5 NIGHT

Rongai / Cave / Mawenzi / School / Uhuru Peak / Horombo / Marangu Village

Itinerary: Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

TOUR REF:   SUN MT. KILIMANJARO 09

 

Stage 1

Arusha – Rongai village – Rongai gate
Drive 6 hours, 10 km, 3 – 4 hours 17:00 ascend, Alt 2700m

Dinner / overnight cave one camp.

Stage 2

Cave one – Cave two
4 km 3 – 4 hours Alt 3700m

Dinner / overnight Cave Two camp.

Stage 3

Cave two – Mawenzi Tarn hut
3 km11/2 - 2 hours Alt 4300m

Dinner / overnight Mawenzi hut camp.

Stage 4

Mawenzi Tarn hut – School hut
9 kms 3 – 4 hours Alt 4750m

Dinner / overnight School hut camp.

Stage 5a

School hut – Uhuru Peak
5 kms, 6 - 7 hours Alt 5895m

Stage 5b

Uhuru Peak – Horombo
12 kms 5 – 7 hours Alt 3780m

Dinner / overnight (Horombo camp)

Stage 6

Horombo – Marangu Village – Arusha
19 kms, 7 – 8 hours, Alt 1700

Drive 2 hours to Arusha.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfers to/ from the gate, park fees, hut / camping fees, rescue fees, Meals, tea, coffee, guide, porters and tent.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

Tips drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags and all items of  personal use.

TEMPERATURE LOWER SLOPES

Day Time: 15-20 centigrade.
Nights: Chilly -5 centigrade.

TEMPERATURE HIGHER ALTITUDE:

Day Time  5-6 centigrade.
Night dropping to  - 10 centigrade.

TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING:

Anorak, Fleece, Walking Boots, Training shoes, Waterproof Jacket, Pants, Shirts, Trousers, Skirts, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava / Woolen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal Underwear, Towel, Toiletries, Toilet Paper, Sun Glasses, Snow Goggles, Water Bottle, Walking Pole, Crampons, Torch / Flashlight, Sun Cream / Sun block, Lip salve, Penknife, Daypack, Camera, Films, Four Season Sleeping Bag,  water Purification Kit and First-aid Kit.