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Mount Kilimanjaro Trek - Rongai Route - Overland Trip

1 week: Moshi to Moshi (IMT-KTRG)

Intro

This route begins on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro and is one of the least travelled routes. Our route promises farmland, lush forests rich in wildlife, breathtaking views of the vast plains below, the lunar desert at the ‘saddle’, the captivating rock towers of Mawenzi Peak and finally the awe-inspiring summit where we will marvel at the spectacular glaciers, ice cliffs and panoramic views.

Group Size

Max 15

Activities

6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Trek grade

Strenuous

Accommodation

2 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights camping

Transport

Safari vehicle, on foot

Staffing

Services of mountain guide, cook and porters

Entrance Fees

Local payment covers all park entrance fees

Single Supplement:

Single supplement is for hotel nights in Moshi and for a single tent on Rongai Route.

Itineraries

Day 1,MOSHI

Arrival day. There will be a briefing on our trek this evening. (BD)

Day 2,FIRST CAVE (1,800m)

We begin our trek up Mt Kilimanjaro, passing through cultivated land that is used by local farmers, until we reach our overnight stop at First Cave. (BLD)

Day 3,KIKEWALA CAVE CAMP (3,800m)

We walk today for approximately seven hours, gaining in altitude and passing through the forest zone until we reach the moorland zone. We enjoy views of Kibo Peak en route to our overnight camp at Kikewala Cave. (BLD)

Day 4,MAWENZI TARN HUT (4,330m)

Today we climb up grassy slopes, eventually coming out of the zone of vegetation and onto rock until we finally reach Mawenzi Tarn Hut, where our camp is spectacularly located by the Mawenzi cliffs. (BLD)

Day 5,KIBO HUT (4,730m)

Continuing our climb we cross through lunar landscapes en route to our camp at the base of Kibo Peak. (BLD)

Day 6,UHURU PEAK (5,895m)

We will be woken at midnight to begin the final ascent. The first section is hard work on scree up to Gillman’s Point (5,690m) and from there we continue up to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The views will be worth the effort! After time at the top we descend to Horombo Hut to spend the night. (BLD)

Day 7,MOSHI

Descend to the park gate and transfer back to our hotel in Moshi for the night. (BLD)

Day 8,MOSHI

Tour ends. (B)

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Last updated: 22nd October 2009