Rongai route, a scenery gentle trail up to Kilimanjaro peak,
starting on Nalemoru.
Mount
Kilimanjaro climb for guarantee success is from Rongai route. Rongai route is
scenic beauty than Marangu route. Also Rongai route is also easier Kilimanjaro trail
after Marangu route, and accommodation is tented camps during 3 days of
trekking and 2 nights is on mountain huts on Marangu route for descending.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is through one of 6 famous routes named
Machame, Marangu, Shira, Lemosho, Umbwe and Rongai.
One of the criteria for success Climbing Kilimanjaro adventure is
choice of best favorite route. Each route will depend on physical fitness of
climber and climate of his country. Adventure trekking Kilimanjaro through Rongai
route is believed to be most successful and enjoyable than any other route.
Rongai route has also best acclimatization environment and hence provides more
chances for success trekking and adventures on Kilimanjaro.
Rongai Route. This remote and less frequently used route is the
second easiest route to Kilimanjaro. The
approach to the mountain is from the less-forested north side and the descent
is by the Marangu Route.
The Rongai route is a more gradual ascent, and
is therefore preferred by those with little exercise or who come near sea
level.
Every day of Kilimanjaro
climbing through rongai route has unique distance, trails nature and kind of
food. Below is a detailed day to day Rongai route climbing to Kilimanjaro
summit.
Climbing Kilimanjaro 6 day itinerary
on Rongai route below.
DAY 01 : Rongai
Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m)
Hiking time: 5h
Distance: Approximately 8 kms
Habitat: Forest (Montane)
Depart from your hotel and with a transfer (approximately 2 ½
hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your professional mountain guide and
porters before you begin your trek from the Nalemoru village. The small winding
path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently
through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike
through beautiful country. The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about
2,600 metres. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut.
Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave camp.
DAY 02 : 1st
Cave (2600m) - Kikelewa Cave (3600m)
Hiking time: 6 - 7h
Habitat: Moorlands
The route continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m)
en-route, and reaching Kikelwa Cave at about 3600 metres. The views start to
open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water is in the
obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way
to find some. Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).
DAY 03 :
Kikelewa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m)
Hiking time: 3 - 4h
Habitat: Moorlands
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of
this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your
next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of
Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
DAY 04 : Mawenzi
Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 4 - 5h
Habitat: Alpine desert
Proceed ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle
between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder
of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins
around midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.
DAY 05 : (Summit
Attempt) Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8h to Uhuru, 6h to Horombo
Habitat: Stone scree / ice-cap summit
Distance: Approximately 6 kms ascent, 21 kms descent
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you
shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The
first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave
(5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point
(5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a
lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort.. From
Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak
(5895m), the highest point in Africa and take photographs, before the 3-hour
descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the
ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The
return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total
time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very
tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks
and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep,
filled with memories and stirring emotions.
DAY 06 : Horombo
hut (at 3720m) to Marangu Gate (at 1980m)
Hiking time: 6h
Distance: Approximately 27 kms
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the
Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay
your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely.
View more Mt Kilimanjaro tips. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details
in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit
certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued
with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold
certificates. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner
and celebrations!! Overnight in the hotel.
NOTES: You are free to choose other route of your favorite.
Machame,Shira,Umbwe, Marangu,Lemosho.
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Rongai route
information on climbing and maps follows these camps/huts as accommodation
overnight stops. The camps or huts on rongai route are Nalemoru, Kikelelwa,
first Cave, third Cave, Mawenzi Tarn, Kibo, Horombo hut camp and Marangu gate.
Rongai route approaches Kilimanjaro from northern
side and also borders Kenya. Tourists from Amboseli game reserve can have vivid
view of Kibo snow peak. There is a migration corridor called kitendeni whereby
Elephants cross from Amboseli to Kilimanjaro National park forest in months of
May, June, July, August and in September they start going back. Along with
elephants crossing from Amboseli to Kilimanjaro, the corridor is not enough
hence they also invade nearby farms and feed on maize plantations.
Rongai route is wilder and few tourists use it,
hence it is recommended for tourists who seek sense of ecotourism and private
Kilimanjaro climbs.
Rongai route is quietest route and easily to climb
second to Marangu route. It is easiest because it has gentle gradient up Kilimanjaro.
There are magnificent views through forest, moorland and volcanic rocks, there
are chances of big games wildlife viewing, birds watching.For those tourists
who need extra day to acclimatize, travelers can see the towering spires of
Mawenzi peak.
For those tourists who look to climb kilimanjaro
in their next vacation holidays, then remember to look for availability.
Sometimes mountain huts/camps are full booked, hence inquire from your.
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