Rongai Climb (Luxury)
8 Days
from
Double: 4222 USD*
Highlights:
Tanzania
(Arusha)
Trip Start/End:
Arusha
/
Arusha
Experience a 7 day ascent of Kilimanjaro starting on the Eastern side of the mountain. This side of Kilimanjaro is relatively dry and has a relatively short forest zone. It skirts the base of Mawenzi and then ascends via Gilman's point to Uhuru Peak. There is an acclimatization day at Mawenzi Tarn. The descent is via the Marangu route trail. This is generally considered one of the easier 6 day climbs, in comparison to the Machame route. Climb highlights include: views over the Mawenzi and Kibo saddle, close views of Mawenzi, the Kibo crater and ash pit and glaciers on the roof of Africa.
Luxury Specification: All of our luxury treks include a larger mess tent than the lightweight specification, backed chairs instead of stools, a larger client tent with a 3 inch foam mattress. A pillow and -18 Celcius rated sleeping bag with liner are also included. There is a private portable toilet. Evening meals have an additional course (entrée) and there is fresh pressed coffee available. All in all, highly recommended.
We have 3 camping specifications for our Kilimanjaro treks along with many different route options. Please speak to one of our Travel Consultants to choose the right route and comfort level for you.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Arusha
| - Transfer - Kilimanjaro Int'l Airport (JRO) - Vehicle/Guide
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance - Plane
| Shangazi House
Shangazi House (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Kilimanjaro
| - Safety Kit
- Rongai Hike
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 3
- Kilimanjaro
| - Caves Hike
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 4
- Kilimanjaro
| - Mawenzi Hike
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 5
- Kilimanjaro
| - Acclimatisation Day
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 6
- Kilimanjaro
| - Kibo Hike
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 7
- Kilimanjaro
| - Summit / Horombo Hike
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (Included)
| Luxury Tent (B,L,D) |
- Day 8
- Kilimanjaro - Arusha
| - Final Descent & Transfer
- Day Room & Departure - SHANGAZI HOUSE
- Transfer - Kilimanjaro Int'l Airport (JRO) - Vehicle/Guide
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Arusha
Shangazi House
Day 1: Arusha
Airport transfer between your Arusha hotel and Kilimanjaro International airport with private vehicle and english speaking driver.
In the unfortunate event of serious illness or injury, all travellers are covered by this “Flying Doctors” Insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance policy covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment. This insurance policy however DOES NOT cover the cost of any medical treatment received.
Accommodation: Shangazi House Built along the foothills of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania, Shangazi House has 10 acres of gardens and woodland with views south and east across Maasailand. A ten-minute drive takes you up into Arusha National Park, the home to deep calderas and Colobus monkeys. The colonial-style main house and 4 outlying cottages provide not only great privacy and comfort, but also the luxury of the cooling breezes coming off the mountain.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro
Every excursion team is equipped with a fully operational safety kit. The kit includes a portable altitude chamber (on crater ascents), first aid kids, pulse oximeters, oxygen with regulator & mask, neck brace, mobile phone, satelite phone (on shira & crater), water filter, stethascope, portable stretcher, guest & crew AMS monitoring sheets.
Excursion guides and crews are specifically trained and instructed to ensure, wherever possible, that our guests can walk off the mountain, unaided, themselves. They are also trained extensively on monitoring systems and also management of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), and more advanced forms of mountain sickness such as HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) and HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema).
In the morning you are picked up and then drive around Kilimanjaro to the Eastern side to Nale Muru to register at the gate. After all of the formalities are complete, you and the rest of the crew begin hiking through farm and pine plantations and then through afromontane forest until you reach the Simba camp where you will rest this evening.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) An overnight camp area will be set up in a clearing on the trail. Clients will be provided with:
Client Tent: a luxury 3-person "pup" tent used for 2 people (singles will use a 2-person tent), a 3" mattress, pillow, -18 Celcius rated sleeping bag, and thermal liner. The 3-person tent is 54" high, 106" front to back, 99" across. Floor area: 65 sq. ft.
Mess Tent: communal walk-in mess tent, lightweight table and backed chairs.
Other: lavatory tent.
Cooks will be on site to provide meals.
Day 3: Kilimanjaro
Today you will Ascend to Second Cave (3,450m) with views of the Eastern ice fields. After lunch you leave the main trail and head towards Mawenzi to reach the Kikelewa caves campsite, situated in a sheltered valley.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) Day 4: Kilimanjaro
This morning you will hike up close to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m) located in a cirque beneath Mawenzi. In the afternoon you head out for an acclimatisation walk with your guide before returning to Mawenzi Tarn Camp for the evening.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) Day 5: Kilimanjaro
Today is an acclimatisation and rest day. Your guide takes you on a hike which normally lasts for around 4 hours before returning to overnight at the Mawenzi Tarn Camp.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) Day 6: Kilimanjaro
Today you cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in the alpine desert zone. The camp is situated at 4,700 meters. In the afternoon it is time to prepare for the night ascent and then an early dinner and to bed for a few hours.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) Day 7: Kilimanjaro
An early start is required to arrive in time for a dawn on the roof of Africa! You ascend Kibo volcano via Gilman's point (5,685m) which takes around 6 to 7 hours. It is then a further 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the summit. From there, descend to Kibo for refreshment and food and then continue down to Horomobo camp.
Accommodation: Luxury Tent (B,L,D) Day 8: Kilimanjaro - Arusha
The final section descends to Marangu hut via Mandara hut to Marangu gate where you are picked up and transfer back to your hotel for a well deserved shower!
You'll have access to a day room prior to your international departure. Clean up from the road, take a nap, use as the room as a base while you explore, or simply relax before checking out at 6pm and heading on to check into your international flight home.
Airport transfer between your Arusha hotel and Kilimanjaro International airport with private vehicle and english speaking driver.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Kilimanjaro international airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- Shangazi House
Shangazi House - Arusha
Built along the foothills of Mount Meru in northern Tanzania, Shangazi House has 10 acres of gardens and woodland with views south and east across Maasailand. A ten-minute drive takes you up into Arusha National Park, the home to deep calderas and Colobus monkeys. The colonial-style main house and 4 outlying cottages provide not only great privacy and comfort, but also the luxury of the cooling breezes coming off the mountain.
Luxury tents
Luxury Tent (B,L,D)
An overnight camp area will be set up in a clearing on the trail. Clients will be provided with:
Client Tent: a luxury 3-person "pup" tent used for 2 people (singles will use a 2-person tent), a 3" mattress, pillow, -18 Celcius rated sleeping bag, and thermal liner. The 3-person tent is 54" high, 106" front to back, 99" across. Floor area: 65 sq. ft.
Mess Tent: communal walk-in mess tent, lightweight table and backed chairs.
Other: lavatory tent.
Cooks will be on site to provide meals.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Tanzania
VISA/PASSPORT
Passport valid for at least six months, visa and evidence of yellow fever immunization are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Visa may be purchased on arrival at the airport. Single entry visa is $50 per person ($100pp for US citizens), payable in cash (no credit cards). Visas may also be obtained in advance through a visa service. Processing generally takes 5 working days and costs approximately $75.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of Tanzania for the most up to date visa information.
NOTE: Only newly printed USD currency and local currency will be accepted in East Africa, any USD currency printed without the new security measures will not be accepted.
HEALTH
Health insurance is essential. Guests of Kensington Tours are covered by East African Flying Doctor Services included in the tour price. This coverage guarantees that any member injured or ill while on safari will be airlifted back to Nairobi to the international hospital.
We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/tanzania.aspx
A yellow fever shot is NOT required for visitors from US/Canada/UK/EU direct, however if you are travelling through Kenya into Tanzania, you will need the vaccine.
COUNTRY INFO
Language: Swahili and English are the official languages. Several indigenous languages are also spoken.
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Most tourism prices are in US Dollars.ATMs are available in major cities only. Major lodges, some hotels accept credit cards.
Time: GMT +3.
Electricity: 230 volts AC, 50Hz. Rectangular or round three-pin plugs are used.
Communications: The international country dialing code for Tanzania, as well as Zanzibar, is +255.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services - Trained Kilimanjaro guides - All relevant Kilimanjaro Park Fees & Rescue Fees - Emergency Medical Evacuation - Drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate).
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance - Airport departure taxes (unless stated).
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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