6 Days Rongai Route
Tour Overview
Originally the trail began right against the Kenyan border, though recently the trail shifted eastwards and now starts at the Tanzanian town of Loitokitok, after which the new trail has been named (most trekkers refer to this trail as the Rongai Route).
As this is an isolated route less frequented by trekkers, it is likely that you will encounter wildlife, as animals tend to gather where humans don’t. Trekkers will also be rewarded by the vast number of unique plant life that is prevalent in the rainforest, mooreland and the semi to alpine desert zones.
| 6days 5nights | Group Size : No size Limit | Pickup : Hotel |
| Tour Type : Hiking,Climbing,Trekking | Guides Languages - English | Availability: All Year Round |
Price Includes
- Transport to/from the mountain gates
- All park entry fees
- All camping and hut fees
- All camping gears
- Rescue fees
- Oxygen cylinder & Oxmiter machine
- Guide, chef and porters salaries
- Meals( 3 times per day)
- English speaking guide (certified as a Wilderness First Responder & Emergency Medicine Adult and CHild CPR)
- Boiled/Purified drinking water
- Personal Summit Certificate stamped and signed by the National Park and your Guide
- Cook and kitchen utensils
- Mobile Communications (for emergency only)
- Daily briefing
- Sleeping pads
- First Aid & Injury prevention kits
- Special Language Guide (for $20 per guide,per day)
Tour Excludes
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Day 0 - ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 1 -Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai Gate (Nale Moru), Hike to Simba Camp
>>Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about two hours away, including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering the pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out, and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
- Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
- Meals: LD
- Budget Lodging: Simba Camp
Day 2 - Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave
- Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi
- Walking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Second Cave Camp
Day 3 - Hike Second Cave to Third Cave
- Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3880m/12,700ft
- Distance: 9km/5mi
- Walking Time: 2-3 hours
- Habitat: Semi-desert
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Third Cave Camp
Day 4 - Hike Third Cave to Kibo Hut
- Elevation: 3880m/12,700ft to 4750m/15,600ft
- Distance: 5km/3mi
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Kibo Hut Camp
Day 5 - Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most challenging part of the trek, with many switchbacks. Going slowly and having an optimistic attitude will get you there!
- Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
- Down to 3700m/12,200ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Horombo Hut Camp
Day 6 - Hike Horombo Hut to the trailhead, drive to Moshi
A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
- Distance: 20km/12.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Forest
- Meals: B
