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RONGAI - ROUTE 5 days / 4 nights.
DAY 1
The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts) through cultivated
land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus
monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking
3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the
forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st
Cave Camp
DAY 2
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m
with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for
overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp
DAY 3
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between
Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m.
The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final
ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp
DAY 4
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's
Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to
reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour
excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers
and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent
to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continue the
descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking
11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
DAY 5
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward
through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu
( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to your Hotel for
dinner and overnight.
Price $1345 USD per person
Any additional day is $150 per person
The price is inclusive
of:-
2 transfers from Moshi
to Rongai park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Rongai
4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Rongai
First and Last night accommodation at Standard hotels - Bed and
Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The Price does not
include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain
suits, Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents (but these can be hired at a reasonable price)
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