Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Treks

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• OUR TREKKING TOURS:

	Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Victory – Seven-day Trek
	Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Casual – Six-day Trek
	Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Express – Five-day Trek

Here are presented the standard Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Treks, which have the same route but differ in number of days.

Rongai Route is an excellent alternative to the Marangu Route or you can just combine both of them! It is scenic and technically easy route and usually it is done in six days (five nights).

Although the walking on Rongai Route is quite strenuous, it is gaining popularity because of its unspoiled wilderness atmosphere. The main disadvantages are the longer journey to the starting point, which is on the northern side of the mountain near Tanzania-Kenya border, and higher transportation costs. For descent Marangu Route is used.

Note:
Accommodation is in tents. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is a serious attempt and proper acclimatization is important. An extra day for acclimatization will increase your chances to summit the mountain.

For more information about what to bring on trek, altitude diseases and other trekking details, have a look at our Trekking Tips, Trekking FAQ and Altitude Illness info. For any queries about Mt. Kilimanjaro Tours as well as quick price quotation please do not hesitate to contact us!

• ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arusha – Rombo Gate – First Cave (7km, 3-4 hour walk, 700m ascent)
An early depart from your hotel and transfer to the Rombo Gate where an attempt to reach the Uhuru Peak starts. The day’s destination is the First Cave where tents are prepared for overnight. Picnic lunch on the way.

DAY 2: First Cave– Kikelewa Cave (6km, 6-7 hour walk, 900m ascent)
After breakfast the trek continues to the Second Cave for lunch and onwards on the Mawenzi trail through open moorland to Kikelewa Cave for overnight.

DAY 3: Kikelewa Cave– Mawenzi Tarn Hut (5km, 3-4 hour walk, 730m ascent)
The day is spent trekking through moorland and alpine desert to Mawenzi Tarn Hut for overnight. Picnic lunch on the way.

DAY 4: Mawenzi Tarn Hut – School Camp (9km, 4-6 hour walk, 420m ascent)
A day of trekking across the Saddle to the School Camp with Kibo rising up ahead and Mawenzi behind. Picnic lunch on the way; dinner and overnight at the School Camp.

DAY 5: School Camp – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut (19km, 11-16 hour walk, 1150m ascent, 2200m descent)
The climb for the summit starts just after midnight passing the Gillman's Point on the crater rim (5.680m) and the highest peak of Africa is conquered! YES!!! From the summit descend to Horombo Hut campsite for overnight.

DAY 6: Horombo Hut– Marangu Gate – Arusha (18km, 5-7 hour walk, 1720m descent)
The day is spent descending to the Marangu Gate where you will be met and transferred back to your overnight hotel in Arusha. Do not forget to take your certificate!!!

End of tour!

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• 2012 PRICES:
  
  

  2012 RONGAI TREKKING TOUR	PRIVATE (1 pax)	COUPLE (2 pax)	TRIPLE (3 pax)	GROUP (4-5 pax)
  Mt. Kilimanjaro 7-day Rongai Victory	1969 USD	1829 USD	1749 USD	1699 USD
  Mt. Kilimanjaro 6-day Rongai Casual	1839 USD	1699 USD	1619 USD	1569 USD
  Mt. Kilimanjaro 5-day Rongai Express	1699 USD	1559 USD	1479 USD	1429 USD

 
For all queries and quick price quotations about our Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Victory, Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Casual and Mt. Kilimanjaro Rongai Express please do not hesitate to contact us!

• The prices are quoted in US dollars (US$) per person.
• The prices are inclusive of: park entrance fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees on the mountain, transfers, English-speaking mountain guide, assistant guide, helpers/porters, a cook, camping equipment - tents, dining tents with table and chairs, matresses, sleeping bags (if accommodation is in tents it is highly recommended that you bring with you your own high-quality sleeping bag!), three meals per day while on tour.
• The prices are exclusive of: items of personal nature (e.g. toiletries, phone calls, souvenirs, beverages etc.), medical and personal insurance, accommodation and meals before/after the trek, tipping to the crew.
• Additional AAR Action - Emergency Rescue & Evacuation Insurance (also called AAR Tourist Cover) can be obtained in our office for only 1 USD per day!
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