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Kilimanjaro Climb- Rongai Route

A A weeks ascent of Kilimanjaro on the less-frequented Rongai Route
Ref: EX-TYW
9 days from £1595 (minimum 4 passengers)
Destination: Tanzania  

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Kilimanjaro Climb- Rongai Route A weeks ascent of Kilimanjaro on the less-frequented Rongai Route
The Rongai Route approaches the highest mountain in Africa from the north and retains a sense of untouched wilderness lost on the crowded Marangu and Machame trails. The easiest of all the routes, it has a relatively gentle gradient and short daily stages as it winds its way from the starting point just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border through attractive farmland and delightful forest to several other climate zones, adding considerably to the interest of the trek. There are magnificent views over the Amboseli Plains and genuine possibilities for wildlife viewing. An extra day is added to the standard 5-day itinerary to hike to the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi; this also ensures maximum acclimatisation for the climb to the summit. The final ascent is arduous and made in darkness but the reward is a spectacular dawn view of the glaciers and ice cliffs of the summit, and across the East African plains far below. Descending through lush forest, there is a final day to relax and recover before the flight home.

Trip Profile:
6 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5895m, average 3600m. Grade C/D.

Group & Staff:
Min. 4, max. 12, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
5 nights camping, 2 nights hotel.

Food:
Included all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners.
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Day 1
Depart London; arrive Kilimanjaro; Marangu (1600m).
Day 2
Begin ascent of Kilimanjaro through Rongai Forest (2600m).
Day 3
Climb to Kikelewa moorland (3600m).
Day 4
Steady ascent beneath jagged peaks of Mawenzi (4330m).
Day 5
Cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' to Kibo, at the bottom of the crater wall (4750m).
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).
Day 7
Continue descent to the forest at Mandara and on to Marangu.
Day 8
Free in Marangu; optional village walk or safari to Arusha National Park. Evening flight to London.
Day 9
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
18 Dec 04
*£1595
26 Dec 04**
30 Dec 04**
*£1395
08 Jan 05
15 Jan 05
22 Jan 05
29 Jan 05
05 Feb 05
12 Feb 05
19 Feb 05
26 Feb 05
*£1245
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Kilimanjaro tax US$410 (approx. £275) paid locally
Optional single supplement £95
Insurance £77
**Not Sat to Sun

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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A A weeks ascent of Kilimanjaro on the less-frequented Rongai Route

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