Trail Highlights

Remote and unspoiled –very few climbers Easy climb, high success rates Wildlife sightings a real possibility In the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro - completely different landscape Very beautiful route and very gentle ascent Drier, more open, allowing for better view Available emergency evacuation service (Flying Doctor - Air Ambulance 24Hrs)

Trekking Day
1. Rongai Gate - First Cave Camp
2. First Cave Camp - Second Cave Camp
3. Second Cave Camp - Third Cave Camp
4. Third Cave Camp - Kibo Hut
5. Kibo Camp -Summit - Horombo Hut
6. Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate

Trekking Details

RONGAI GATE - FIRST CAVE CAMP (8,695 FT)

Let the magic begin! After taking a 4x4 overland for registering at Rongai Gate. Our climb begins at the beautiful wooded village of Nale Moru (1,950 m) on a small path through fields of corn and potatoes before entering the pine forest. It takes about three to four hours to reach the first camp, which is perched on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out.

FIRST CAVE CAMP - SECOND CAVE CAMP (11,319 FT)

 Adventure on with a steady ascent from First to Second Cave, across open grasslands which attract elephant. From second cave camp, the views out over Amboseli and Tsavo are superb. This section of the trail takes approximately four hours.

SECOND CAVE CAMP - THIRD CAVE CAMP (12,713 FT)

Ramble on a gentle gradient up to Third Cave, with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Allow yourself three to four hours for this section of the trail. Our easy, steady pace on the Rongai Route greatly eases acclimatization and levels of difficulty.


THIRD CAVE CAMP - KIBO HUT ON MARANGU TRAIL (15,463 FT)
Continue your climb in the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro. Ascend on the east side of Kibo, crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo and taking about four to five hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of this day is devoted to rest and recreation, in preparation for our attempt on the summit which starts around midnight.

KIBO HUT - SUMMIT -HOROMBO HUT (12,201 FT)
Conquer the summit with a midnight assault, over heavy scree and steep inclines to reach Gilman’s Point as the sun rises. We continue for two to three hours along the lip of the crater to reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. You have now reached to top of Kilimanjaro and stand among her sparkling glaciers and ice cliffs in the early morning light.

Trek down to Kibo Hut, a relatively quick descent, for a well-deserved breakfast before continuing downwards to our final night on the mountain at Horombo Hut where we will eat, drink and make merry as we celebrate our summit day.

HOROMBU HUT - MARANGU GATE
Appreciate the different flora and thick forest on this side of the mountain as you walk down from Horombo to Marangu Gate. Now is the time for a fond farewell to your guides, porters and new-found mountain friends - until next time?

Climb Includes:

Mode of travel: 5 Days, 4 Nights, 5-Day trek with our qualified guide
Group size: Minimum of 2 Maximum of 16-25, plus appropriate local staff
Route Name: Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Type of Accommodation: Nights in Tents
Food: All breakfasts, lunches and dinners included
Optional Single Supplement: On Request
Guides: Native
Porters: Native
Cooks: Native
Local Payment: Yes 50% (Cash)
Land Cost 2009: $990 Min. 2 People
Land Cost 2010: $990 Min. 2 People
Extra Day for Acclimatization - USD 225.00 Per Person

Schedule days:-

Monday, Thursday, Saturday of every week, except the end of March, April & May ( Rain Season)

Recommended Airlines: KLM, Northwest Airlines, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airways.
Depart from: USA, Canada, Asia, Europe, Kenya, South Africa
Meet you at: Airport, Shuttle Bus, Border, Hotel, Starting point.
Join Group of: 1-2-4-6-10-25
Landing & Dropping in Nairobi, Kenya shuttle service - Free
- Two free nights in Arusha
Payment Method: Personal cheques, wire transfer, money order, and Paypal
Return Trip Length from USA: 9Days
Distance: 46 Miles
Trip Reference: AARK
Kilimanjaro Trail Map

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