Climber on summit of Kilimanjaro
 
 

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE

Adult Group Holidays Challenging / Tough RT Trip Specific Serious Adventure Walking & Trekking

10 days from GBP1,313 to GBP1,949 including flights

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Tripcode: TYW

Africa's highest mountain on the quiet and less-demanding Rongai Route

Two trekkers and guide on Kilimanjaro

The Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north and retains a sense of untouched wilderness lost on the crowded Marangu and Machame trails.
The easiest of all the routes, it has a relatively gentle gradient and short daily stages as it winds its way from the starting point just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border. It passes through farmland and forest, past Alpine moorland to the beautiful summit cone. There are magnificent views throughout, with possibilities for wildlife viewing, and an extra day to aid acclimatisation as the trails climbs beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.
The final ascent is arduous and made in darkness, but the reward is a spectacular dawn view of the glaciers and ice cliffs of the summit, and across the East African plains far below. Descending through lush forest, there is time to relax and recover before the flight home.

What makes this trip responsible?

Responsible Travel

Tanzania Porter Education Project
During the long rains (April-June), the non-trekking season, Exodus supports a project to teach English to its porters and other local staff. Being able to converse with clients in English is an essential skill and this successful initiative has enabled porters to become cooks, assistant guides and even chief guides. With your support our aim is to develop this programme further in the future and provide continued education to our porters during times when work is limited. These skills can also help with employment opportunities for our guides, who can also work as teachers and/or classroom assistants.

KILIMANJARO CLIMB - RONGAI ROUTE
Day 1 Depart London.
Day 2 Arrive Kilimanjaro and transfer to Marangu.
Day 3 Begin ascent of Kilimanjaro through Rongai Forest (2600m).
Day 4 Climb to Kikelewa moorland (3600m).
Day 5 Steady ascent beneath jagged peaks of Mawenzi (4330m); afternoon acclimatisation.
Day 6 Cross lunar desert of the 'Saddle' to Kibo, at the bottom of summit cone (4750m).
Day 7 Early start to reach Gillman's Point in time for sunrise over the crater rim: on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5895m). Descend to Horombo (3720m).
Day 8 Continue descent through forest to Mandara and Marangu.
Day 9 Rest or explore the local village or possible day safari to Arusha N.P., afternoon depart.
Day 10 Arrive London.

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Climber on summit of Kilimanjaro
Two trekkers and guide on Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro

Climber on summit of Kilimanjaro

 
 

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REVIEWS FOR THIS TRIP

The most physically challenging time of my life!  It was a true life experience, but you need to have not…

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Lisa Lai
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Hard work - but an incredible experience.Terrain ranging from verdant forest, to desolate scree slopes and a glacier at 19,000ft.…

5

Christopher Buckley
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Our first trip with Exodus and a super trip, something we will never forget.

5

Nicholas Cooper
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