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MOUNT
KILIMANJARO CLIMB
RONGAI ROUTE
One of the easier, much quieter routes with the opportunity to
experience two sides of Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Duration:
6 Days
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Day
1: Drive to a small town of Loitokitok, the starting point
of the Rongai Route. Begin hiking at about 6,000 ft, up through
the unspoilt trail through tropical rain forest and into stands
of giant heather, to camp at the First Cave at 9,600 ft.
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Day 2:
Start off for destination Second Cave at 11,000 ft. below a
large lava. A steep trail leading through forests onto moorlands
heading towards the Mawenzi peak, the second highest peak at
17,000 ft. until you reach the night's stop over point, Kikelewa
Camp at 12,400ft. The camp is close to the saddle where Mawenzi
connects to Kibo and Uhuru peak.
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Day 3:
Trekking east toward the Mawenzi, the destination is Mawenzi
Camp at 14,000 ft. You will experience another change in
scenery, leaving the moorlands for the alpine zone. Spend the
afternoon relaxing and acclimatizing or explore the surrounding
areas.
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Day 4:
Begin a four hour trek to Outward Bound Hut at 15,500 ft.
passing between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. From here the
scenery is breathtaking of glacier covered Kibo peak and rugged
looking Mawenzi peak. Arrive by afternoon and spend the time
relaxing for the climb ahead of you.
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Day 5:
Today is the most difficult and challenging part of the trek.
Leave camp about 1:00 am and start your long, hard walk steadily
up the hill. Reach the crater rim by sunrise and enjoy the
panoramic view from Gillman's Point at 18,700 ft. Walking now in
the thin air at high altitude, we follow the crater rim around
to reach Uhuru Peak at 19,340 ft, the Roof of Africa. After a
short stop, sign the visitor's book, take photos besides a
wooden sign which says: YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST POINT IN
AFRICA and exchange mutual congratulations. You will have earned
it at this point. We descend the mountain and head for Kibo Hut
at 15,500 ft. Rest, have a light lunch and continue on to
Horombo Hut at 12,000 ft.
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Day
6: We hike back through the cloud forest to the Marangu Gate
and to your Hotel for the finest shower of your life.
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Other
Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes:
Marangu Route
Machame Route
Umbwe Route
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Why not
extend your stay and visit:
The Ngorongoro and Serengeti for a
Wildlife Safari
Visit the Tanzania Villages: Maasai,
Wachagga and Wasambaa
Zanzibar Beaches: Spice Islands
Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
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other Itineraries or
Personalize your Safari
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