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6 Days Rongai Route Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination Covered : Kilimanjaro

Tour Activities : Trekking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife

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Kilimanjaro Tour Overview

Rongai route located eastern side of the mountain and it begins just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border through farmland and forest to several other climate zones, adding interest to the trek. There are magnificent views over the Kenyan Plains and genuine possibilities for wildlife viewing. This route normally takes 6 days or 7 days depend with your time and budget, but all option guaranteed success summit. Kilimanjaro Climb-6 days Rongai Route Rongai 6 days climb is the quick summit via the Eastern side of the mountain, I this schedule you will skip one camp compare to 7 days where there is no camp which will be skipped.

Tanzania exploration offers a unique service throughout the climb
Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route is a unique and rewarding experience! Starting from the remote northern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border, the Rongai Route is the only trail that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north. It’s known for its quieter paths, offering a peaceful and less crowded alternative to the more popular routes. As you ascend, you’ll experience stunning views of both the Kenyan plains and the rugged landscape of Kilimanjaro, with a gradual climb that helps with acclimatization.

You’ll be accompanied by a professional team of guides, porters, and a cook, who will ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment throughout the journey. Our crew will conduct daily health checks every morning and evening to monitor your condition and ensure you’re ready for each stage of the climb. Meanwhile, our cook will prepare nutritious and delicious meals to keep your energy up for the ascent. If you’d like, we can send you the menu in advance so you know what to expect.

The Rongai Route is considered less challenging in terms of terrain, but it’s still an adventure. You’ll rest in high-quality tents each night, ensuring you’re well-rested for the next day’s trek. Many climbers appreciate the solitude and unique perspective that the Rongai Route offers, making it a memorable way to reach Uhuru Peak. Once you confirm your booking, we’ll provide a comprehensive preparation guide to help you get ready for the journey.

LOW SEASON (April 1st – May 19th)

MID SEASON (the rest of the year)

HIGH SEASON (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)

Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Today we will drive about 3 hours from your hotel to Rongai gate for registrations. You will have hot lunch and meet your Kilimanjaro crew, after hiking will start through crossing village of Nalemuru fields of maize and potatoes before entering the alpine trees forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife like blue monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys. You will reach the first campsite at the edge of rain forest and overnight.
Day 2
Today after breakfast we will start steady walk ascent up to second cave for lunch. After lunch we will start walking in a flat area then a bit steep and descend down a bit before arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight. Today we will be able to seeing Kibo peak and eastern ice fields from the crater rim.
Day 3
Today after breakfast we will start with short steep climbing up grass slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and tangible sense of wilderness before reaching Mawenzi Tarn hut for lunch. After lunch we will do a nature walk for acclimatization to the slopes of Mawenzi and back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Today we will trek crossing the saddle area between Mawenzi peak and Kibo peak and it will be our last water point and on our way we will be able to see the remain of plane crash, and we will stop at the middle of alpine desert for picnic lunch before getting to the camp for earlier dinner and earlier sleep wait for the summit.
Day 5
Around 11:00pm you will wake up for tea and some snacks and dress up warm for the summit, The summit will start with gradual ascent through volcanic screed meet zigzag trail starting to getting steep and keep moving to crater rim known as Gilman’s point 5685m rest for a while and headed to Stella point 5756m rest for a while again for pictures and view of sun rise also we will join other hikers from Barafu base camp and join together heading to Uhuru peak 5895m. At the summit we will stay for 10-15 minutes for pictures and view and start descending back via the same trail to Kibo hut for resting, brunch and after descend to Horombo hut for overnight.
Day 6
After breakfast we will descend to Marangu gate about 18 km for 4-7 hours, crossing moorland and rain forest zones, you will sign out in Kilimanjaro national park log book, our guide will collect our certificate for those who manage successful summit and enjoy your hot lunch. After lunch you will meet Eastland adventures Kilimanjaro crew for group pictures and Kilimanjaro songs after we drive to your hotel in Moshi for long hot shower and Kilimanjaro beer. 7 Days climbing via Rongai Route

More Details about Kilimanjaro Tour

Inclusions

  • Hotel
  • 24/7 service
  • All accommodations
  • Full board
  • Pickup and transfer airport
  • 6 days
  • English speaking guide
  • Park fees
  • Reservation costs

Exclusions

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance

Payments Terms

  • * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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