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10 Days / 9 Nights · 7 Days on the Mountain
Summary
Starting from the drier north side of Kilimanjaro at the village of Nalemoru near the Kenya border, this less traveled trail allows discriminating trekkers to distance themselves from the busier routes on the lower elevations, offers a great variety of fabulous vistas that most climbers never get to see, and the possibility of observing wildlife at a safe distance. The route passes through lush farmland and pine and cypress forests before ascending into the rainforest where you may see troupes of black and white colobus monkeys. In the higher moorland zone we enjoy views of the Kenyan plains rich with game. The final ascent passes the Hans Meyer Cave and reaches the crater rim at Gillman’s Point before following the rim path to the summit at Uhuru Peak. The itinerary includes two nights before and one night after the climb at SENE's exclusive Mbahe Village Farm Cottages for rest, cultural immersion, climb preparation, and our famous celebration party and the awarding of certificates.
Detailed Itinerary | Schedule: Rongai Route | Schedule: All Routes | Prices
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Brief Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Arrival.
Mbahe Village Farm Cottages. |
| Day 2: |
Village cultural walk and conditioning hike. Rest; climb preparation.
Mbahe Village Farm Cottages. |
| Day 3: |
Climb begins.
Loitokitok Gate (6,560') to First Cave Camp (8,700').
3.9 miles. |
| Day 4: |
First Cave Camp (8,700') to Kikelewa Caves (11,810').
5.5 miles. |
| Day 5: |
Kikelewa Caves (11,810') to Mawenzi Tarn (14,210').
3.7 miles. |
| Day 6: |
Mawenzi Tarn (14,210') to Mawenzi Hut (14,890').
2.5 miles. |
| Day 7: |
Mawenzi Hut (14,890') to Kibo Camp (15,460').
4.9 miles. |
| Day 8: |
Kibo Camp (15,460') to Uhuru Peak (19,340')
to Horombo Camp (12,200').
13.1 miles. |
| Day 9: |
Horombo Camp (12,200') to Marangu Gate (6,100')
to Mbahe Farm House (6,000’).
12.7 miles.
Climb ends.
Celebration party, Mbahe Village Farm Cottages. |
| Day 10: |
Mbahe Village Farm Cottages.
Departure. |
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Rongai Route (per person, double occupancy) |
2011-12: U.S.$3,175 |
(single supplement U.S.$400) |
Includes:
• All accommodations and meals for 10 days / 9 nights
• Bottled water at Mbahe; filtered water (by Katadyn Expedition system®) on climb; coffee, teas, cocoa, milk, juices
• Services of trip leader, climbing guides, and mountain crew
• Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, camping, and rescue fees
• All camping and dining equipment (excluding sleeping bag and pad)
• Portable private toilet with bio-degradable waste system (Cleanwaste®) at all camps
• Gamow bag (portable hyperbaric chamber) and supplemental oxygen
• Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport and to/from park entrance/exit gates
• Guided Mbahe Village walking tour
Does not include:
Tips and gratuities to leaders, guides, crew, or other staff; additional accommodations and meals made necessary by airline schedule changes, inability to complete the climb, or other factors; pre-trip expenses such as immunizations, travel insurance, passports, and visas; international airfare; airport departure taxes; and any expenses of a personal nature such as souvenirs and laundry.
See schedule for all climb dates.
Detailed Itinerary | Schedule: All Routes | Back to Top
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Detailed Itinerary | Schedule: All Routes | Back to Top
Photo Credits: Dan Logen, Sandy McFarren, Seth Phillips-Olson. |
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