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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
Approaching Kilimanjaro from the north near the Kenyan border, the Rongai route offers a more gradual ascent and the chance to trek through untouched wilderness. Along the way, it is not uncommon to spot some of Africa's wildlife, including elephants, antelopes, and buffalo. The route also reveals the mountain's dramatic volcanic landscapes as you make your way toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the African continent.
On the last day, we will continue our descent down Mount Kilimanjaro, filled with pride at having reached the highest peak on the African continent.
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From the airport, you will be picked up and taken to the hotel. In the evening, you will meet the lead guide, who will give you a briefing and safety information regarding the trek. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions during this meeting.
Hotel: Lodge/Hotel
On the first day on the route, we will get you registered at Marangu Gate before shuttling you to Nalemuru Gate, the starting point of the trek. Before setting off from Nalemuru Gate, final preparations will be made before the trek begins through agricultural fields and into the forest. While trekking through the forest, you may be able to spot some of the native wildlife.
On this day on the Rongai Route, weather permitting, you could catch your first glimpse of the summit, the destination of this trip. During the day's trek, you will also come into proximity with the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
You will pass between two of the three volcanic cones that form Mount Kilimanjaro, Mawenzi and Kibo, on today's trek. As the third volcanic cone, Shira, has been eroded into a plateau that trekkers on other routes cross, you will instead walk between the two remaining volcanic cones on what is called the 'saddle', which was formed by lava.
Meals provided: B-L-D
Walking duration: up to 5 hours
Distance: approx. 8 km (approx. elevation gains of 700 m to 4,700 m)
Campsite: Kibo Huts
An early start comes with the advantage that the ground surface is frozen due to low temperatures, allowing for a less strenuous climb. Reaching the summit on this day will not be easy and requires most of your energy on the trip, as you will have to pass some of the steepest sections on the trek. Once you reach the summit, we will descend to the camp for the night so you can get some well-deserved rest.
On the last day, we will continue our descent down Mount Kilimanjaro, filled with pride at having reached the highest peak on the African continent. Once we reach the trek's finishing point at Marangu Gate, we will provide transport to take you back to Moshi.
Where this trip takes you
Nalemuru Gate, saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, Kibo Huts, Uhuru Peak
The route
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Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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