Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on Rongai is only route that starts from the north side. Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on this Mount Kilimanjaro climbing route is used by few trekkers.
Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on Rongai is only route that starts from the north side. Mount Kilimanjaro hike on this Mount Kilimanjaro climbing route is used by few trekkers.
This Mount Kilimanjaro climbing route joins with the Marangu. This is on the final ascent to the summit. This is on the fifth day of your hiking expedition. You will see few others along the way.
Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro on this route affords the opportunity to witness the Mawenzi volcano. It is the second highest peak of Kilimanjaro. You also get to see the magnificent saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peak.
The route has a rugged terrain and there is limited acclimatization time. Fitness plays a huge role in the success of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro here.
Expect see many changes of vegetation and scenery each day. This is due to the rising terrain and decrease in precipitation.
Accommodation while hiking Mount Kilimanjaro will be in mountain tents. Your dining will be in our mess tents. Toilet tents with convenient and sanitary portable flush toilets are provided.
Met on arrival in Arusha by our Tanzania safari rep. Enjoy a detailed briefing on the 6 days hiking Mount Kilimanjaro program. This will be followed by a departure from Arusha at 0800hrs. This will be 5 hours drive to the Rongai gate. You will be in time for registration and a meet up with guide and porters.
You will start Mount Kilimanjaro hike with a 3 to 4 hour walk to the first camp. The walk is at a leisurely pace through fields and then into the rain forest. You will arrive at your camp set in the heather. It is here that you will have your dinner and overnight.
You will wake up to an early breakfast. On this day you will be hiking Mount Kilimanjaro for 4-5 hours. This is a trek through the heather that brings you to second caves.
If the weather is clear, Mawenzi will be in plain view; a stunning sight. You will have some stops along the trek. This is to see the exotic heather-zone flowers and plants which grow alongside the trail.
Today is a short trek designed to help you acclimatize. You will take smaller track off the main trail through the moorland. You will be heading towards Mawenzi’s steeply rising slopes.
On this day you will spend about 3 – 5 hours hiking Mount Kilimanjaro. From the campsite you will enjoy magnificent views towards Mawenzi and Kibo.
Trek from the moorland into the stark highland desert. The temperatures turn cold as you near the foot of Kibo. This is a 5 – 7 hours of Mount Kilimanjaro hike to Outward Bound Hut.
You will have time to prepare all your gear for the night ahead. Remember to turn in early to rest.
Your hiking Mount Kilimanjaro day will start early. This will be with a wakeup call at 0000hrs. An early morning cup of tea or coffee will prepare you for 0100 hrs departure.
You will stop at Hans Meyer cave on the way. This is where the firs white Mount Kilimanjaro climber described in his journal. You will move from your camp to the rim of the crater. This is at Gillman’s Point (18,750 ft./ 5,712 m.
Proceed to Uhuru Peak, a trekking time of about 7 – 8 hours. Savor your conquest of Africa’s highest mountain. It is now time for your descent to Mweka Camp is about 5 – 6 hours.
You will proceed to Kibo hut where you will pause for rest and lunch food. Another 3 to 4 hours will take you to reach Horombo Camp.
The final day of Mount Kilimanjaro hike is here. You will descend straight to the Marangu Gate. The time takes is about 5 – 6 hours.
On arrival you’ll have lunch and will be awarded climbing certificates. Transfer back to Arusha for a much-welcomed shower!
Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Package Inclusions/Exclusions
Not included in Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro Package Price:
6 days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
6 days Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
7 days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb
7 day Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro
7 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking
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