Kilimanjaro Summit - The Rongai Route
9 days, Guided Groups, Seasonal Weekly Departures
- Six-days on the mountain
- Camp by the awesome Mawenzi tarn and towers
- Our shorter route to the summit
This superb trek retains a sense of wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. The Rongai is our shorter route to the summit and passes through several different climatic zones. Many consider it to be the most beautiful way to the top. Starting in the equatorial forest and home to the stunning Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey, as you ascend extensive views of the plains of Amboseli in Kenya unfold.
You soon leave the vegetation zone behind and reach Mawenzi Tarn, dramatically situated in a cirque beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi itself. The trail then crosses the lunar desert of the Saddle to reach the foot of the Kibo crater wall. A final push takes you to the crater rim at Gillman's Point where you should see the dramatic sunrise. Onwards you reach the true summit of Uhuru Peak to now stand on the "Roof of Africa", passing close to the striking glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy the summit area. From the UK to the top of Kilimanjaro and home again, all in just 9 days - phew!
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- Tour grade: D - Strenuous. Maximum altitude 5895m
- Tour code: TKRO
- Cost land only: Was £845, NOW £815 (plus $635 park fees*).
- Cost with flights: From £1,550 (plus $635 park fees*).
- Single supplement: £170 (hotels and tent).
- What is included: Accommodation, private transfers, most meals, porters, guides, cook, camping equipment.
- Accommodation: Hotels 2 nts, camping 5 nts
- Departure dates: Every Saturday early December to end February, June to early November.
- Note: *Park fees are subject to variation and payable in GBP with the final balance, at the current exchange rate.