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TE34 • 7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Climbing
Destination - Tanzania
Country - Tanzania
Region - Mount Kilimanjaro
Itinerary Type - Climbing
Tour Summary: Most reasonably fit and properly guided climbers can experience the triumph of reaching the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, warm clothing and determination. Those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gilman's points, will have earned their climbing certificates and their memories.
Day 1 Marangu
Start Marangu and transfer on dirt road using 4x4 wheel drive vehicle to the Rongai starting point(1600m).Overnight at the campsite outside the gate.
Day 2 Rongai Forest
Register at the gate and organize the equipment and luggage. Begin ascent of Kilimanjaro through Rongai Forest (2600m).Trek up to the first cave for night at the designated campsite. Your crew shall have prepared the camp long before your arrival.
Day 3 Kikelewa Moorland
After breakfast start a leisurely climb to Kikelewa moorland (3600m).Overnight at the camp.
Day 4 Mawenzi
Steady ascent beneath jagged peaks of Mawenzi (4330m).Here you will see the famous school hut.
Day 5 Kibo
Cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' to Kibo, at the bottom of the crater wall (4750m)
Day 6 Gillman's Point
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 7 Descent
Continue descent to the forest at Mandara and on to Marangu gate where you collect your certificates and maybe have a farewell beer with your crew. Transfer back to your hotel.
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