Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route

Tackle Mt Kilimanjaro via the quiet wilderness of the Rongai Route on this eight-day adventure. Approach the striking mountain from the north for the opportunity to see mountainside animals like monkeys and even the occasional elephant. Traverse through rich forests along the north-eastern side, then trek to the summit at dawn for a spectacular sunrise. With an expert crew of local porters, guides and cooks, you’re in capable hands for a hike that promises to be unforgettable.

Activities

• Mount Kilimanjaro – Trek Briefing
• Mount Kilimanjaro – Complimentary equipment hire (sleeping bag and walking poles) – must be requested at time of booking
• Mount Kilimanjaro – Services of experienced English speaking mountain guides (first-aid qualified) cooks and porters (a minimum of 1 guide to every 2)
• Fully catered trek including National Park entrance fees, climbing fee, tented camps & rescue services (6 days)
• Mount Kilimanjaro – Porterage of 1 bag (9kg/20lb max)
• Mount Kilimanjaro – Return transfers from hotel to park gate
• Mount Kilimanjaro – Emergency oxygen and comprehensive first aid kits
• Rongai – Kilimanjaro Porters Assitance Project

Highlights

• The Rongai Route approaches from the north and offers a unique perspective on Kilimanjaro, as well as being the quietest of all the routes.
• Experience the incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimanjaro – the ultimate reward for conquering Africa’s premier peak.
• Hike through the dense greenery of Mt Kilimanjaro’s foothills, spotting native creatures and wildflowers along the way.
• Witness the jagged beauty of the Mawenzi cirque during a hike through high-altitude desert, then camp by a lake that lies beneath the 5149-metre peaks.
• We are an official partner of IMEC’s Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), which means while your crew is looking out for you, we’re looking out for them.