Kilimanjaro Trek

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Additional Info

The Rongai Route
The Rongai Route retains a sense of untouched wilderness which is lost on some of the more popular routes. This remote and less frequently used path is the second easiest route to Kilimanjaro’s peak. While it is still a tough route, with steep paths at times, it is within the limits of a fit individual and affords some marvelous views over the Amboseli Plains (in neighboring Kenya) with genuine possibilities for wildlife viewing.
Our trek begins in rainforest until approx 2500m where, foliage turns to giant heathers and moorland grasses, supporting animals and birdlife as we approach the Mawenzi tarn, vegetation becomes sparser and we begin to close in on the snow line and the jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi. Just above this we reach a desert of scree before arriving at School Camp near Kibo Hut. This is our last camp before the summit and close to where all summit routes combine. The descent is by the Marangu Route on the Southern Side.
Accommodation on the mountain is in portable tents pitched by the porters, in bush camps with few facilities. Access to the trek start is 2-3 hours by vehicle from Moshi. The return is approximately 30 minutes.

TRANSPORT:
Mini bus, foot

MEALS:
Meals included are – Breakfast (B) x7, Lunch (L) x6 Dinner (D) x5
On the mountain, meals are prepared by the trek cook. If you have any dietary requirements, please ensure you tell Acacia when you book.

OPERATOR:
This tour is operated by a respected local tour operator. You will benefit from their extensive local knowledge and enthusiasm as well as helping Acacia support local businesses in Africa.