7 Days Climbing via Rongai Route

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Rongai route located eastern side of the mountain and it begins just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border through farmland and forest to several other climate zones, adding interest to the trek. There are magnificent views over the Kenyan Plains and genuine possibilities for wildlife viewing. This route normally takes 6 days, however we highly recommend 7 day...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy your drive to Rongai gate
    • Enjoy your hike through crossing village of Nalemuru fields of maize
    • Your climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife
    • See Kibo peak and eastern ice fields from the crater rim
    • Experience Climbing up grass slopes, which are with superb circular views and wilderness

What's this trip about?

    Rongai route located eastern side of the mountain and it begins just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border through farmland and forest to several other climate zones, adding interest to the trek. There are magnificent views over the Kenyan Plains and genuine possibilities for wildlife viewing. This route normally takes 6 days, however we highly recommend 7 days to allow more time for acclimatization.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMarangu
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi
    • Airport transfer from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
    • All camping equipment such as sleeping tent, mess tent, camping chairs and table
    • All government taxes
    • All park entrance and camping fees
    • All transfers from Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park and back to Moshi
    • Emergency oxygen cylinder
    • Meals and soft drink
    • Private mobile tent

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Drive from hotel to Marangu gate then Rongai gate and hike to Simba camp 3000m:

Today we will drive about 1 hour from hotel to Marangu gate for registrations and collect entrance permit afterward we will keep driving about two hours to Rongai gate. You will have lunch and meet your Kilimanjaro crew, after hiking will start through crossing villag...

Day 2: To Second cave  3450m:

Today after breakfast  we will start steady walk ascent up to second cave for lunch, After lunch we will rest until evening were we will do a nature walk for acclimatization before back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: To Kikelewa camp 3650m:

After breakfast we will start walking in a flat area then a bit steep and descend down a bit before arrive at the camp for lunch. Today we will be able to seeing Kibo peak and eastern ice fields from the crater rim.

Day 4: To Tarn 4315m:

Today after breakfast we will start with short steep climbing up grass slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and tangible sense of wilderness before reaching Mawenzi Tarn hut for lunch. After lunch we will do a nature walk for acclimatization to the slopes of Mawenzi and back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: To Kibo hut 4727m:

Today we will trek crossing the saddle area between Mawenzi peak and Kibo peak and it will be our last water point and on our way we will be able to see the remain of plane crash, and we will stop at the middle of alpine desert for picnic lunch before getting to the camp for earlier dinner and earlier sleep wait for the summit.

Day 6: To Uhuru summit 5895m and descend to Horombo Hut 3727m: 

Around 11:00pm you will wake up for tea and some snacks and dress up warm for the summit, The summit will start with gradual ascent through volcanic screed meet zigzag trail starting to getting steep and keep moving to crater rim known as Gilman’s point 5685m rest for...

Day 7: To Marangu gate 1890m:

After breakfast we will descend to Marangu gate about 18 km for 4-7 hours, Crossing moorland and rain forest zones, You will sign out in Kilimanjaro national park log book, our guide will  collect our certificate for those who manage successful summit and enjoy your h...

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Last Updated: 12/16/2021

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Owner Profile

Daniel K Pallangyo is the owner and Tour organizer of Eastland Adventures; He was born 1986, he holds Advanced Diploma in Wildlife management and certificate in First Aid. He has been in the managerial role of Eastland adventures since December 2014.

He worked as porter for 2 years in Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru also as a chief Guide for 6 years.

He would like to invite you to the Land of Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar to Explore Nature, culture and share the African experiences

He and his team are dedicated to provide excellent services once you select Eastland Adventures to be your main host while travelling and enjoying your holidays in Tanzania

His hobbies are hiking, camping, sharing ideas, swimming, reading, travelling, exploring nature and learning others languages.

Eastland adventures is private company owned and run by certified and licensed Kilimanjaro and Safaris guides under managerial of Daniel Pallangyo.

When you pick us to be your main host in Tanzania expects unimaginable service and your safety is our key priority. We are professional, qualified, licensed and certified tour guides who know our country in all aspects and we want to be your partner for exploring the Tanzania culture and nature.

Our goal is to provide unforgettable experience, successful and safe tours to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, National Park Safaris and visits to Cities outside the classic tourism areas. We want to share the African experience and bring you in contact with local life and customs by surprise introduce to you people you would never meet and know on your own. We give you a fascinating insight into the local traditions and customs and bring history to life.

Eastland adventures lets you explore the potential of what Tanzania holds in terms of tourist attractions and why it’s known as the Mother of tourist destination and attraction in Africa. Once you plan your trips with us your contacting guides directly and not with managers.

Eastland Adventures would like to invite you to experience this tastefully unique and sophisticated Land of Serengeti and ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania conjures excitement, which demystifies whole continent of Africa. The landscapes are breath-taking and its beauty is unequal; Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain, Lake Tanganyika – Africa’s deepest lake, Lake Victoria – the world’s second largest lake and many more sites that will make your safari memorable and something to talk about for years and years after.

Eastland Adventures and its experienced guides will show you all that you might imagining when you were thinking of going on a safari. The diversity of wildlife, trekking challenges and Tanzanian coast, dotted with historic and romantic islands like Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia, are ready to seduce all of your senses and to make your holiday memorable.

Eastland Adventures based in Moshi and Our goal is to provide unforgettable experience and safe tours of mount Kilimanjaro, mount Meru, National Park Safaris and visits to Cities outside the classic tourism areas. We want to share the African experience. Our goal is to bring you in contact with local life and customs.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Extra night at hotel
    • Extras at the hotel such as drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
    • Immunization papers (yellow fever recommended)
    • International and local flights
    • Passport
    • Tipping for the crew (recommended)
    • Travel insurance documents
    • Visa fees (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for non-American

Accommodation

,Panama Garden Resort Your Perfect Escape Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro,the highest free standing Mountain in Africa, Panama Garden is a Three Stars elegant Resort,an ideal place for unique moments of relaxation. The surroundings are those of gardens with local flowers and trees with and outdoor pool with a pool bar, BBQ Corner, Outdoor Garden area Catering setup rest are, children playground, free WiFi all over, fully stocked curio shop and also free parking. The Resort also has rooms suitable for guests with disabilities and offers high quality continental style buffet breakfast with fresh local products. RoofTop (Summit Roof) gives an opportunity to take a glimpse of the Kilimanjaro Mountain and take early morning photos.
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
  • Before or after Kilimanjaro climbs various activities can be conducted such as:
  • Safaris to Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro crater
  • Visiting Materuni village for coffee and waterfalls tour
  • Visiting Rundugai village for hot springs and Maasai Boma
  • Visiting Marangu village for Chagga caves tour.
Additional Information
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