Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)
Mount Kilimanjaro - his morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
- Private transportation to and from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- All meals included: 3 daily meals while on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Fair wages for the mountain crew, approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
Because of its remote location the route offers trekkers a relatively unspoilt wilderness experience where it is possible to see large wildlife like antelope, elephant and buffalo. The North-East side of the mountain gets significantly less moisture than the southern slopes which means that trekkers are less likely to encounter rain. Trekkers are also more likely to get clear, unclouded views of the mountain. The Rongai Route is flatter than the other Kilimanjaro routes but because of its profile it does not offer trekkers good options to climb high and sleep low. It can be hiked on a six, seven or even eight day. The seven or eight day Rongai routes are highly recommended as trekkers have extra days to acclimatise.
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