7 Nights From Marangu to Marangu

•   Marangu: 1 night

•   Mount Kilimanjaro: 5 nights

•   Marangu: 1 night

Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

A literally breathtaking camping trek up Africa’s highest and most famous mountain. The Rongai Route provides an accessible, scenic and exhilarating journey to the ‘roof of Africa’.

Guide

MOUNTAIN TREK

Kilimanjaro Climb is escorted by a mountain guide and porters. Extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided by our local representatives.

MEAL PLAN
• Dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the climb. Once on the mountain food is simple but adequate for your needs. All Inclusive on the Zanzibar extension.
ACCOMMODATION
• Once on the mountain accommodation is tented camping in basic communal campsites.
TOUR INCLUDES
• All park fees, transfers, airport assistance, mountain guide, porters, rescue fees and taxes are included.
TRAVEL TIPS
• This mountain climb is suitable for experienced walkers – no technical climbing is involved but a good level of fitness is required. Altitude sickness can cause problems and you are advised to consult your GP before travelling. A full equipment list will be sent with your documentation. Maximum luggage allowance of 15kg in soft bags applies.
NB
Minimum age 16 years.

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Key information

Recommended for
  • Private Tour, Escorted Tours
Departure Dates

•   DAILY on request.

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UPGRADE OPTION

Enjoy the use of a private, exclusive toilet while on the climb, for a supplement of £145 per tour.

For up-to-date details of offers please use our online booking process or call us on
01306 747002.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO MARANGU
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi.

DAY 2 - MARANGU
On arrival transfer to the nearby Springlands Hotel, named after the local freshwater springs fed by the rain and melting snow of Kilimanjaro. Prepare for the days ahead with a climb briefing, followed by dinner. Spend tonight in a spacious room with twin beds, mosquito net, fan and en-suite bathroom with hot shower.

DAY 3 - MARANGU TO MOUNT KILIMANJARO
After breakfast, register at the National Park. Transfer to the start of the Rongai Route in the village of Nale Moru and begin on a small path winding through farmed fields and pine forest. The track climbs consistently but gently through a forest that shelters beautiful Colobus monkeys - distinctive due to their 'cape' of white hair and flowing white tail. Camp is made at 8,530 feet at the edge of the moorland with extensive views over the Kenyan plains (3-4 hours walking).

DAY 4 - MOUNT KILIMANJARO
A steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ today with superb views of the icefields on the crater rim. After lunch leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Camp is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (11,811 feet, 6-7 hours walking).

DAY 5 - MOUNT KILIMANJARO
A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb views and a sense of total wilderness. The next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (14,200 feet) is spectacularly situated beneath towering spires. Afternoon at leisure to rest or explore the surrounding area and acclimatise (3-4 hours walking).

DAY 6 - MOUNT KILIMANJARO
The lunar desert between Mawenzi and Kibo is crossed today to reach School Campsite (15,600 feet) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall (5-6 hours walking). The rest of the day is spent resting and a very early night beckons in preparation for the final ascent.

DAY 7 - MOUNT KILIMANJARO
The final day begins by torchlight at around 1am. This is the steepest and most demanding part of the climb, along a switchback trail heading for the crater rim and Gillman’s Point (18,650 feet). Here there is time to rest and to enjoy the spectacular sunrise - a special moment. Those still strong enough can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,350 feet) passing close to the glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshments continue the descent to reach the final camp at Horombo (12,200 feet, 11-15 hours walking).

DAY 8 - MOUNT KILMANAJRO TO MARANGU
A steady descent through moorland to Mandara Hut then through lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate (5-6 hours walking). Transfer back to the Springlands Hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 9 - MARANGU TO LONDON
Drive to Arusha for lunch, then fly Kenya Airways via Nairobi overnight to Heathrow.

ZANZIBAR REF AK808

DAY 9
After lunch fly Zanair to the beautiful island of Zanzibar - a beach extension is the ideal and well-deserved end to this inspirational climb. Spend four or more nights at the four star Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort in a Superior room.

­­­­­DAY 13
Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow via Nairobi.

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