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Climb Kilimanjaro Rongai or Marangu Route Tanzania



Climb Kilimanjaro the worlds highest free standing mountain. Kilimanjaro: Rising 5895 metres, above the African plains. To climb Kilimanjaro offers the would be mountain climber the chance to summit a giant, and have an unforgettable experience in the process.
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  • ITINERARY KILIMANJARO CLIMBING RONGAI ROUTE 6DAYS/5NIGHTS

    Arrival Day

    This might be your arrival day to Tanzania, pick up from Kilimanjaro international airport (advised) or catch a shuttle bus from Nairobi or Dar offices, and then transfer to a hotel for an overnight.

    Rongai Climbing itinerary

    Day 1: Rongai Gate to the First Cave

    Drive from Arusha to Marangu Gate for the necessary registration formalities and then transferred by Land Rover to Rongai, which should take about 1.5 hours. The climb starts at the village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) through cultivated fields before entering pine forest. The climb is consistently and gently and takes you through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail.  It takes 3 - 4 hours (7km) to reach the first camp on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. From here you have extensive views over the Kenyan plains. Overnight 1st Cave Camp

    Day 2: First Cave to the Kikelewa Caves

    After breakfast we start with a steady ascent up to the Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. We leave the main trail and trek across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The campsite is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3.600 m.) (15km, 5-7 hrs of trekking)  
     

    Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn Camp

    The day starts with a short but steep climb up grassy slopes. You will be rewarded with superb views just before reaching Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.) where we camp. Spend the rest of the day resting or exploring the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization (10km, 5-7 hrs. of trekking)
     

    Day 4: Kibo Campsite/ School Campsite

    Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 6 to 7 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 5: Trek to Uhuru Peak 5895m

    An early morning start for the summit on steep heavy path 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, continues the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
     

    Day 6: Horombo to Moshi

    A steady descent down through the moorland 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 Moshi

     

     

     

    Itinerary for Kilimanjaro Climb-Marangu Route 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

    Arrival Day

    This might be your arrival day to Tanzania, pick up from Kilimanjaro international airport (advised) or catch a shuttle bus from Nairobi or Dar offices, and then transfer to a hotel for an overnight.

    Marangu Climbing itinerary

    DAY 1:

    Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m) After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).

    DAY 2:

    Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m) After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).

    DAY 3:

    Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m) After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)

    DAY 4:

    SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m) The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight

    DAY 5:

    Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m) Return to a hotel in Moshi/Arusha. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.

     


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