Rongai Route

Rongai Route begins on the Eastern side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Though this is a camping route, it is one of the easiest climbing routes on the mountain. The night before your final ascent will be in hut accommodation. This trek can also be done in 5 days, but it is recommended that at least 6 days be taken for the best chance of success and as many days as desired can be added on to make your climb a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai Route

Day 1: Nairobi / Moshi

Depart Nairobi early this morning with a shuttle to Moshi town, over the Tanzanian border. Upon your arrival, you can have the option of taking a walking safari with your guide, visit the colorful Moshi Market, or you may prefer to relax in your comfortable hotel for the rest of the afternoon, in preparation for your trek tomorrow.

Day 2: Moshi / First camp

Enjoy a full breakfast in your hotel before our 2- hour drive to Rongai park gate. From here we can begin our trek through rain forest to the first camp which is at an altitude of 2400m. The hike will take us about 2- 3 hours, during which we can stop for a picnic lunch before arriving at our camp where will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 3: First camp / 2rd Cave

After breakfast we can begin to trek through scattered Savannah grassland towards the next camp at an altitude of 2850m, and will take us 3- 4 hours walking before we arrive in time lunch. We can have our dinner and spend the night here. If preferred, another option is to continue onto the 3rd Cave Camp after lunch which will take a total of 5- 6 hours, and then spend a whole day acclimatizing at this camp tomorrow.

Day 4: 2rd Cave / Kikelewa camp

After breakfast we can set off on either a 2- 3 hour trek through alpine desert to arrive at the 3rd Cave Camp at an altitude of 3,800m, or we can take a 3-4hour trek to Kikelelwa camp, which is at the base of Mawenzi Peak, stopping for a picnic lunch on our way and arriving at our camp before dinner. From here the moorlands roll into alpine desert which is truly picturesque landscape.

Day 5: Kikelewa camp / Kibo camp

Today we continue our ascent through the alpine desert to Kibo Camp at an altitude of 4750m. We can stop for a picnic lunch on the way, and this walk will take us 4- 5 hours before we arrive at our hut in time for an early dinner and sleep.

Day 6: Kibo / Uhuru peak 5895m / Horombo camp

At midnight we can wake for a hot drink and snack before beginning our final climb to the top!! We will begin the last leg of our ascent to Uhuru Peak, via the edge of the crater rim; Gilman’s point which at an altitude of 5681m will take us about 5- 6 hours. From here, we have only 1 ½ hours trekking to reach the highest point of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 5895m. Once we have conquered the summit of this great mountain, we will have plenty of time for photos and to breathe in the sensational views!! Afterwards, we can begin to descend back towards Kibo Hut where we can stop for lunch, before continuing our descent to Horombo Hut to arrive in time for dinner and spend the night there.

Day 7: Horombo / Moshi

After breakfast, we have our final trek down to the gate, stopping at Mandara hut for lunch, where we will now be at an altitude of 2700m. Our final hike is through heavy rain forest back down to Marangu park gate, where our vehicle will be waiting to transfer us back to Moshi town where you can look forward to a hot shower and a comfy bed after dinner tonight!

Day 8: Optional

You can continue on in Tanzania for safari if you choose, otherwise we can arrange for your transfer to Nairobi or any other destination of your choice.

Included in the price:

Þ Airport transfers.
Þ All camping equipment.
Þ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain.
Þ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Þ 3 Meals a day ( special diet vegetarian and halal).
Þ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary.
Þ All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
Þ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
Þ Start and finish Nairobi.
Þ Water -You just need bottled water only the first day. The rest of the days we boil or add purifying tablets then filter using MSR water filtering pump before refilling in your water bottles in the morning.
Þ Rescue fee.
Þ H.F Radio communication for backup incase or rescue.

Excluded in the price:

Þ Laundry.
Þ Tips.
Þ Hiking equipment.
Þ Soft drinks.
Þ Accommodation before and after the trek.
Þ climbing gears ( we have them for hire).
Þ International flights.
Þ Visas to Kenya.
Þ Items of personal nature.
Þ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Þ No mosquito net.
NB: Proper equipment are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.

Sample Food Menu

During our expedition we normally provide enough, fresh and clean food. When it comes to cooking we cook different food at different elevation putting into consideration of the boiling point at different heights so that the food will be well cooked for easier digestion. We also have food supply on the Mountain to make sure that there is enough and fresh food through out the trek.
Considering all that, you need water to avoid dehydration, we will provide you with fresh fruits.

BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal/Porridge, Eggs bread/French-toast/Plain-toast/Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam/Honey, Tea/Coffee/Drinking chocolate. Boiled egg, spinach omelet or fried egg with beacon and bread.

SNACKS: Peanuts/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.

LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable/Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg/ Cheese/Tomato/Tuna/Meat/Peanut butter), Fruit. Boiled egg, salami sandwich, cheese, French toast, Macaroni, meat sauce and bread.

DINNER: Soup of the day, Bread, Salad, Rice/Pasta/Potatoes, Chicken/Meat, Mixed Vegetables (Carrot/French -Beans/Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea/Coffee/Milo/Drinking chocolate. Spaghetti with meat sauce or fish with rice, Fried beef with roast potatoes, rice, carrots, cabbage. Roast chicken with vegetable, fried rice, green pepper, carrots.

ON WAY TO THE SUMMIT: (midnight snack) Hot Chocolate, Tea or coffee and biscuits, Glucose, Chocolate bar, orange squash or soup.

NOTE: We are flexible and willing to accept Tourist suggestions on Food menu and equipment information during our trek.

NB: You have the right to bring your food if you see any need to do so. But on our side, the food will be enough and fresh to avoid any side effects.