KILIMANJARO: RONGAI ROUTE

7 DAY / 6 NIGHT

Rongai Gate / Simba / Cave Two / Kikelelwa / Tan Hut / Kibo / Uhuru Peak / Horombo / Marangu Village

Itinerary: Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

TOUR REF:   SUN MT. KILIMANJARO 10

Stage 1

Arusha – Rongai village – Rongai gate
Drive 6 hours, 210 km, 3 – 4 hours 17:00 ascent, Alt 2750m

Dinner / overnight Simba Camp.

Stage 2

Simba Camp  – Cave Two
8 km 4 –5 hours Alt 3700m

Dinner / overnight Cave Two Camp.

Stage 3

Cave Two – Kikelwa Camp
9 Kms, 5-6hrs, alt 4200m.

Dinner/overnight Kikelwa Camp

Stage 4

Kikelwa Camp – Tan Hut
3 km 2hrs alt 4600m

Dinner/overnight Tan Camp.

Stage 5

Tan Hut - Kibo Hut
10 km 6-7 hours Alt 47500m

Dinner / overnight Kibo Camp.

Stage 6

Kibo Hut-Uhuru Peak
5 km, 6 - 7 hours Alt 5895m

Stage 6b

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

Dinner / overnight (Horombo camp)

Stage 7

Horombo – Marangu Village – Arusha
19 km, 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.