Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

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Trek Africa's highest and most fabled mountain

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Day 1

Start Marangu.

There will be a trip briefing this afternoon/evening. Please bring your passport, insurance details and air ticket details. The briefing will cover all aspects of your trip and will include the distribution of any hired equipment you have booked. *Comfortable Hotel*

Day 2

Begin ascent through Rongai Forest (2600m).

After completing the necessary registration formalities, we transfer by road to Nale Moru (1,950m) to begin our climb on this unspoilt wilderness route. The first day is only a half-day walk on a small path that winds through farmland and pine plantations. It is a consistent but gentle climb through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. We reach our first overnight stop by late afternoon at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600m). Approx 3-4 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 7
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 3 - 4

Day 3

Climb to Kikelewa moorland (3600m).

The morning walk is a steady ascent up to 'Second Cave' (3,450m) with superb views of the Eastern icefields on the rim of Kibo, the youngest and highest of the three volcanoes that form the entire mountain. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro's volcanoes. Our campsite, which we reach in late afternoon, is in a sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves (3,600m). Approx 6-7 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 9
Activity Hours: 6 - 7

Day 4

Steady ascent beneath Mawenzi (4330m); afternoon acclimatisation.

A steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb panoramas of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind close to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m), spectacularly situated in a cirque beneath the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or to explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatisation. Approx 3-4 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 8
Distance in Miles: 4
Activity Hours: 3 - 4

Day 5

Cross lunar desert of the 'Saddle' to Kibo, at the bottom of summit cone
(4750m).

We leave our attractive campsite to cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,700m) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by early afternoon. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! Approx 5-6 hours walking. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6
Activity Hours: 5 - 6

Day 6

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).

We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight at around midnight. It will be extremely cold as we walk very slowly in darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the Crater rim at Gillman's Point (5,685 m). We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip along the snow-covered rim to the true summit of Uhuru Peak (5,895m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (4,700m) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments and rest, we continue descending to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3,720m). This is an extremely long and hard day, with between 11 and 15 hours walking at high altitude. *Full-service Camping*

Distance in Km: 10
Distance in Miles: 6
Activity Hours: 11 - 15

Day 7

Continue descent to Mandara and Marangu.

A sustained descent with wide views across the moorland takes us into the lovely forest around Mandara (2,700m), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. The trail continues through semi-tropical vegetation to the national park gate at Marangu (1,830m). We leave the local staff to return to our hotel in Marangu by mid-afternoon for a well-earned rest and a much needed shower and beer! Approx 5-6 hours walking. *Comfortable Hotel*

Distance in Km: 22
Distance in Miles: 13
Activity Hours: 5 - 6

Day 8

End Marangu.

Depending on the time of your return flight the day can be spent resting in the hotel garden or exploring the village for souvenirs. There is a highly recommended but optional village walk that explores Marangu for half a day. This village is a fascinating mixture of small but fertile coffee and banana farms, friendly Chagga people, and some beautiful scenery with waterfalls and magnificent views. **

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• The trip destination

  
  * 2 nights comfortable hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in three-man
  tents, private toilet tents provided
  * 6 days point-to-point trekking with steep ascents and descents
  * Full porterage throughout
  * Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
  * Full moon departures
  * Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
  
  

• Food

  
  All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included.  All meals during the
  climb are included. Please allow about GBP40 (USD65) for the meals not
  included, while in hotels.
  
  On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
  amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
  
  Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
  special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
  certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
  dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
  these specialised dietary items from home.
  
  The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
  elements for successful
  climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
  digestible foods (such as meat) are
  not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
  meatless stew as our
  experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
  mealtimes a
  selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
  
  *Daily Meals*
  
  Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
  Breakfast  - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
  porridge, cooked eggs,
  sausage, bacon and toast.
  Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
  chocolate bars.
  Lunch  -  either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot
  lunch served in camp by a small
  team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
  soup, bread or pancakes,
  cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
  Afternoon tea  -  served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
  lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
  Dinner  -  the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
  soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
  pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
  fruit.
  Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
  that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
  day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
  favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
  
  *Water*
  
  Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
  wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
  Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
  UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
  
  

• at a glance

  
  * 2 nights comfortable hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in three-man
  tents, private toilet tents provided
  * 6 days point-to-point trekking with steep ascents and descents
  * Full porterage throughout
  * Altitude maximum 5895m, average 4000m
  * Full moon departures
  * Exodus is a member of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP)
  
  

• trip for you

  
  *Grade 6- Challenging/ Tough*
  
  The summit day is graded 7 / tough because of the high altitude and the level
  of physical effort needed. Please be aware many people find this day on
  Kilimanjaro the toughest physical challenge of their life. The rest of the
  trek is graded as 5/ challenging, more as a consequence of the high altitude
  and extended wilderness camping rather than the difficulty of walking; hence
  the overall grading of this trek as challenging/tough.
  
  *Walking Conditions*
  This is a hard trek, which reaches an altitude of 5,895m. Even if you
  consider yourself fit, you might still find the climb very hard, depending on
  how well your body acclimatises to high altitude. There is no scientific way
  to determine how easily you acclimatise, and be aware that the
  acclimatisation process can also differ from climb to climb.
  We avoid the more crowded Marangu and Machame routes, preferring to approach
  the mountain from the north by the Nale Moru (Rongai) route, which is
  considered to be an easier ascent route than the main trails. We also add an
  extra day to the standard five-day itinerary to ensure maximum
  acclimatisation and to give ourselves the best possible chance of enjoying
  the magnificent scenery. Recent statistics indicate that the chance of
  reaching the summit increases by at least 20% if an extra day is spent
  acclimatising.
  
  Last year our groups on the Rongai route demonstrated that this is the best
  six day route on Kilimanjaro for reaching the summit. 88% of our clients
  reached Gilman's Point and 79% reached Uhuru Peak, the true summit of
  Kilimanjaro.
  
  You may find our Fitness Training Guide a useful reference:
  Most"http://www.exodus.co.uk/assets/pdf/Exodus_WT_Fitness_Training_Guide.pdf...
  
  of the trails on trek are well defined and of good quality but some forest
  sections can be slippery and moorland paths can become very wet in poor
  weather conditions.
  The final ascent to Uhuru peak is almost exclusively on scree and loose rock
  without permanent footpaths but no technical skills are required. During the
  course of the trip we shall spend time at both high and low altitude,
  experiencing both extremely cold and quite hot conditions. You should be
  prepared for an early start every day on Kilimanjaro. 
  
  Please note walking hours stated are given as approximates only. Timings
  stated in the itinerary include lunch and photo stops and will vary depending
  on the pace of your group.
  
  

• accommodation

  Hotels & Camping
  2 nights comfortable en suite hotels, 5 nights full-service camping in
  three-man tents, private toilet tents provided.
  
  During the climb you will have 5 nights of full-service camping, with a
  private toilet tent. There is a large communal tent, which is used for dining
  and at other times in the event of inclement weather Limited single
  accommodation is available and includes a single tent as well as the hotel
  nights. We can arrange extra accommodation before or after the trip.
  
  Campsites
  The campsites on Kilimanjaro are designated by the national park and are
  mainly are stone/dirt. They are not all level and can be crowded in peak
  season. We provide quality mountain tents that are rated as 3 person tents.
  Hence there is plenty of personal space and ample luggage storage area in the
  two porches. The tents are Vango Hurricane 300’s
  (www.vango.co.uk/tents/hurricane-300.html [1]). A limited number of these
  tents are available as single tents at a supplementary charge and should be
  reserved in advance. Clients should bring their own sleeping bag and mat.
  
  Breakfast and dinner are served in our communal mess tent with chairs, tables
  and a bright LED light. This tent is also available for communal use in the
  afternoon and evening. There are additional tents with our groups that are
  used by our mountain crew for sleeping and cooking in. We provide
  groundsheets for all of these tents.
  
  Hygiene
  We always ensure that there is a bowl of hot washing water for you in the
  morning and again after the walk at an agreed time in the afternoon. The only
  exception is the highest camp where there is no water source and hence all
  water must be carried from a lower level by porters.
  Handwashing water treated with Dettol is available along with soap before all
  meals, and everyone is strongly advised to make use of it.
  We supply a private toilet tent on all camping routes as we have found that
  the long drop toilets maintained by the national park are of sub-standard
  quality. The toilet tent has toilet paper within it, but we recommend clients
  bring their own toilet paper and wet wipes as well.
  
  
  [1] http://www.vango.co.uk/tents/hurricane-300.html
  

• group description

  
  The licenced Kilimanjaro Chief Guide is your leader. He will meet you upon
  arrival, and give a briefing at the hotel on Day 1. During the climb the
  leader is joined by assistant guides, cooks and porters. Exodus has a high
  guiding ratio on the mountain; 1 guide for every 2 clients.This is especially
  important on summit day where you may be feeling very tired. The guides are
  extremely experienced and are well trained in spotting the affects of
  altitude. Their guidance is often key to maximising your chances of reaching
  the summit.
  
  Please note in the unlikely event this trip runs on 1 or 2 , we reserve the
  right to offer a free transfer to another date or to join a group on the same
  date made up of international clients from other companies.
  
  

• eating drinking

  
  All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners included.  All meals during the
  climb are included. Please allow about GBP40 (USD65) for the meals not
  included, while in hotels.
  
  On trek the emphasis is on a varied and well-balanced diet with a greater
  amount of fresh fruit and soup to maximise the daily intake of fluids.
  
  Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any
  special dietary requests. Please note that in Tanzania the availability of
  certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or
  dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring
  these specialised dietary items from home.
  
  The menu has a high liquid and carbohydrate content; the two important
  elements for successful
  climbing. At higher altitudes, stimulants (such as coffee) and less
  digestible foods (such as meat) are
  not recommended. Our evening meal at the highest camp on Kilimanjaro is a
  meatless stew as our
  experience shows this to be the ideal preparation for the summit day. At
  mealtimes a
  selection of hot drinks are available. Soup is served twice daily.
  
  *Daily Meals*
  
  Bed Tea - tea or coffee served in your tent.
  Breakfast  - consists of seasonal fresh fruit (mango/banana/watermelon),
  porridge, cooked eggs,
  sausage, bacon and toast.
  Energy snacks are provided for the daily walk such as biscuits, bananas, and
  chocolate bars.
  Lunch  -  either a packed lunch on longer days or, more usually, a hot
  lunch served in camp by a small
  team who have raced ahead of the clients. A hot lunch typically consists of
  soup, bread or pancakes,
  cheese, tuna, jam, peanut butter, pasta salad and cake.
  Afternoon tea  -  served in late afternoon. It is an opportunity to drink
  lots of hot drinks and snack on peanuts or popcorn.
  Dinner  -  the main meal of the day and always consists of three courses;
  soup and bread, followed by the main dish, which could be rice, potatoes or
  pasta with fish, meat or vegetables, and is followed by a dessert often of
  fruit.
  Summit snacks - Whilst we provide enough food for the climb, we recommend
  that you bring some of your favourite snacks, and keep them for the summit
  day. This is because the summit day is a long and tough climb and having your
  favourite snacks can give you a very welcome boost.
  
  *Water*
  
  Whilst the water we provide on Kilimanjaro is suitable for drinking you may
  wish to be extra safe and treat it with your own water purification tablets.
  Biox Aqua drops or tablets are the best available alternative for sale in the
  UK as they kill giardia and cryptosporidium.
  
  

• transportation

  
  The journeys between Arusha, Marangu, Rongai and Kilimanjaro airport are by
  private bus or 4WD vehicles, depending on the number of people in the group.
  
  

• joining instructions

  
  *Travelling flight inclusive from London: 10 days*
  
  The group flight from London is an overnight flight departing the day before
  Day 1 of the itinerary.
  
  *Flights from London*
  
  We normally use the scheduled services of Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya
  Airways (depending on availability). As flight timings and schedules change
  regularly we recommend you call one of our specialist sales staff or your
  agent to confirm up‐to‐date timings. Please note timings may change at a
  later date and cannot be confirmed until approximately two weeks before
  departure.
  
  **
  
  *Travelling land only: 8 days starting and ending in Marangu*
  
  Your trip normally starts at our accommodation in Marangu in the evening of
  Day 1 of the itinerary. Details of how to reach the start point are provided
  in the Final Joining Instructions ‐ sent approximately two weeks before
  departure.
  
  Accommodation check‐in times are normally from around 3pm.
  
  

• transfer details

  
  Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note
  that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight,
  even if Exodus has booked it.
  
  If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able
  to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the
  arrival time of the group flight - please check the group flight details 2
  weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you
  must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
  
  If you would like us to organise a private transfer, the cost is from £65
  (up to to 4 people) and is payable before departure. Please ensure that you
  provide us with all relevant information at least 2 weeks before departure.
  
  Information about travel to Marangu from Nairobi can also be obtained from
  the London office.
  
  The cost of a taxi is likely to be about £60 (approx. US$100) should you
  decide to make your way independently.
  
  

• when to go

  
  Although Tanzania lies in the tropics, the temperature depends more on
  altitude than on season. Northern Tanzania has temperatures ranging from 16
  degC to 23 degC in August, rising to 18 degC to 28 degC in February. The
  'long rains', during which we do not operate trips, occur from late March to
  May, and there are intermittent 'short rains' in November and December,
  though the latter have no great effect on mountain climbs.
  
  

• weather info

  
  Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year but it is usually very wet
  in the rainforest in April and May. January and February are the warmest
  months. Above the cloud line the days are warm and pleasant, with
  temperatures in sunlight often above 20ºC, but the nights can get very cold.
  It is possible for temperatures to drop as low as -20ºC at Kibo campsite,
  our highest overnight stop. The daily weather pattern on the mountain tends
  to be clear mornings with an afternoon cloud build-up that often clears
  before sunset. In the (European) summer, the weather is usually cloudy at
  lower altitudes and often sunny above 3,500 m. Please note that mountain
  weather conditions are never totally predictable and we may meet wet and
  snowy conditions at any time.
  
  

• essential equipment

  
  You will be sent a Kilimanjaro high altitude kit list on booking, this
  includes information on hire kit as its is possible to rent sleeping bags,
  sleeping mats, duvet jackets and walking poles, these must be pre booked
  through Exodus. All camping equipment is provided except for your own
  personal equipment.
  
  All luggage for the Kilimanjaro climb should be packed in a soft kitbag or
  duffel bag. The weight limit on trek is 15kgs. This does not include your
  daypack.
  
  *VERY IMPORTANT - in case of lost luggage, it is vital that you take
  essential climbing equipment such as boots and clothes in your daypack and
  travel with this as hand luggage. Should this kit go missing en-route to
  Kilimanjaro it will seriously affect your trip.*
  
  4/5 season sleeping bag
  Sleeping mat
  Good quality boots well worn-in (leather recommended)
  4/5 season duvet jacket
  Fleece jacket or equivalent, Warm sweater(s)
  Thermal underwear
  2 x 1 litre water bottle (disposable bottles are not permitted on the
  mountain)
  Waterproof jacket and trousers
  2 pairs of gloves
  Warm hat or balaclava
  Sunglasses
  Sunhat
  High factor (at least 30+) sun cream for the twin exposure to high altitude
  and equatorial sun
  Thick socks
  Head torch (with spare batteries, possible freezing temperatures at altitude
  can affect your batteries)
  30-40 litre daypack
  We recommend summit snacks (see food section)
  Whilst climbing Kilimanjaro you can leave clean clothes and other items at
  the hotel in Marangu.
  A first aid kit is carried on each trek, but you should bring you own basic
  first aid kit with diarrhoea treatment, painkillers, rehydration sachets,
  insect repellent (with DEET), plasters and a blister treatment kit.
  
  If you book this trip, we provide an Exodus kitbag to pack your luggage in
  whilst on trek. If you book via an agent, it is at the agent's discretion
  and you should speak directly to them to arrange delivery. Please note that
  if you book less than three weeks before the departure date we cannot
  guarantee that your kitbag will arrive before your trip starts, so if this is
  the case please contact us on datateam@exodus.co.uk [1] to let us know. For
  full T&Cs see
  At"www.exodus.co.uk/kitbags.
  
  At
  
  time of writing the standard weight limit for hold baggage on the recommended
  international carrier for this trip is 20kg. We recommend packing only one
  piece of checked baggage.
  
  As advice about luggage allowances for both hand and hold luggage is subject
  to change, we suggest you check the airline's website for the latest
  information prior to your departure.
  
  *Please note*:  In a move praised by conservation groups and health
  organisations, Tanzania and Zanzibar have taken the lead in banning the use
  of plastic carrier bags and certain other plastic bags. Included in the ban
  are the following items that travellers might carry:
  ▪ Duty free carrier bags
  ▪ General shopping bags
  ▪ Bin liners (sometimes used to protect luggage during rain)
  ▪ Dry cleaning bags (commonly wrapped around clothing)
  ▪ Ziplock bags
  Travellers arriving into Tanzania and Zanzibar via airports, sea ports or
  land borders will be required to leave any bags deemed to be on the banned
  list at the point of entry or risk facing heavy fines.
  
  
  [1] mailto:datateam@exodus.co.uk
  

• optional equipment

  
  Walking poles
  
  A book, playing cards for the evenings in the mess tent
  
  

• spending money

  
  Luggage to be carried by porters on the Kilimanjaro trek is limited to 15kgs
  per person. Any client wishing to take extra luggage should allow about
  US$140 per porter, which is payable in cash (USD) to our local agent at the
  commencement of the climb. It is impossible to spend much money on the
  mountain climb but both alcohol and souvenirs are readily available in
  Marangu.
  
  Kindly ensure you have USD or Tanzanian shillings, other currencies such as
  Euro's are useless.
  
  If anyone needs to leave the group at any point during the trip (for reasons
  such as an early descent from Kilimanjaro due to altitude sickness), all
  expenses incurred until rejoining the group on the itinerary described in
  these Trip Notes are the responsibility of the individual(s) concerned and
  should be paid to our local operator before leaving Tanzania.
  
  Altox personal oxygen system ‐£185
  
  This should be pre‐ordered before travel
  
  The Altox Personal Oxygen System is designed to help close the altitude gap
  between the top camp and the summit.
  
  The pack includes:
  2 x Oxygen Cylinders (each cylinder gives 12hours endurance)
  1 x Oxygen Regulator
  1 x Pulse Dose Delivery System
  1 x Silicone Nasal Cannula
  1 x Personal Backpack
  An additional porter to carry the system
  
  The complete system is supplied in a protective Pelicase and backpack,
  carried by your porter.
  
  Guides are all fully trained in the use of the system.
  
  For more information go to
  
  *Optional"www.summitoxygen.com/kilimanjaro/*
  
  
  *Optional*
  
  Excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
  
  Half day Marangu village walk US$20‐35. (dependant on flight times)
  
  

• tipping

  
  This is entirely at your own discretion however we suggest that you allow
  some dollars for tips for the local guides and staff. Our local staff are
  paid well and fairly for their work with Exodus but with the increase in
  tourism, tipping has become customary in Tanzania. The tour leader will
  suggest to the group that they donate between US$155 to US$180 per person for
  all the staff on Kilimanjaro. This money is then used to tip guides, porters,
  the cook and the tour leader. How to distribute tips will be explained in the
  pre-trip briefing. This method is the smoothest way to ensure that all the
  crew on the mountain receive the right amount. In addition, it is also normal
  to give small tips in restaurants, to luggage porters, and to drivers.
  
  *Kindly ensure you have USD to contribute, other currencies such as Euro's
  are useless and trying to calculate and split the tips will be a lengthy
  process, delaying the end of the trip.*
  
  

• not included

  
  * Travel insurance
  * Single accommodation (available on request - includes single tent)
  * Visas or vaccinations
  
  

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