Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route
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Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views on the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
- Be mesmerised by the sunrise over the Kenyan plains at Gilman's Point (5681m)
- Trek to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m) situated in a cirque beneath the spires of Mawenzi
- Journey to Second Cave (3450m) with superb views of Kibo
- Venture into the forest to catch a glimpse of the Kilimanjaro Colobus Monkeys
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- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- 2 nights in 3 star hotel in Marangu on a twinshare basis
- 5 nights fully supported camping on a twinshare tent basis
- Group camping equipment including tent (sleeping bag and mat not included - can be hired locally)
- Experienced local mountain guides, cook and camp crew
- Park entrance fees valued at US$826
- Emergency oxygen
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If you choose to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) early today we recommend a private transfer to Marangu where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is beautifully located on the lower slopes of Kilimanjar...
After completing the necessary registration formalities at Marangu National Park gate, we transfer by Landrover to Rongai. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1950m) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before e...
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3450m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves
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A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4330m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towerin...
We cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite at (4700m) situated at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
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We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1am. We walk very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gilman's Point (5685m). We will rest here...
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2700m); we then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a steady path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1830 m). Overnight at hotel in Marangu.
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Arrangements will end after breakfast in Marangu. There is a free group transfer from Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort in Marangu back to Arusha, departing 9.00am. The transfer drops off at Kilimanjaro International Airport, selected hotels in and around Arusha town and fi...
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- Christmas and New Year supplement (please ask our staff for details of this small peak season surcharge)
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- Sleeping bags and mats
- Kit bag/hiking pack/soft duffle bag to store your main luggage that is carried by porters
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- 2 nights hotel
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