8 Days 7 Nights Rongai Route
Overview
Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro airport, you will meet your Jovial Safari Professional Guide. After greetings and little information, the Guide will transfer you to the reputable Hotel in Moshi for Dinner and Relaxation after long Safari you had. Dinner and Overnight at a Hotel in Moshi.
After an early breakfast at your hotel, your Guide will pick you to the Rongai trail. The trail begins in the tall cornfields then leads into the pine forest. This trail has a gradual ascent and allows hikers to enjoy their surroundings. Halfway up the trail you will have your lunch break, and then continue hiking and probably reaching the first Caves Camp in the late afternoon or early evening. The porters and chef, who move very fast up the mountain, will reach camp before you and set up your tents, boil drinking water, and prepare snacks for your arrival.
Enjoy your hot breakfast; then continue hiking to Kikelewa Cave. The trail passes Second Cave camp and this is a good location to for your lunch break. Similar to the first night, you will meet everything prepared for you, including your tents and Dinner. Arrive fine, enjoy your dinner and overnight at Kikelelwa cave.
On this beautiful day, hikers will enjoy a short steep trail to Mawenzi Tarn Camp. In the moorland, you will experience exotic plants, including giant lobelia and groundsel. At the camp, enjoy a spectacular view of the mountain and general landscape. Then enjoy your hot dinner and your overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Camp.
After breakfast, continue ascending east for a half-day hike to Kibo Hut. Kibo is located in the “Saddle,” which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. Enjoy your early dinner and rest a bit before attempting the summit this same night. Your professional guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night.
Your guide will awake you around 23:20 for tea and snacks. Then prepare your mind ready to begin your summit attempt. Take your way and continue descending up to Gillman’s point. Reaching this section is an impressive achievement as the trail is steep, rocky, and at high altitude. Gillman’s is located on the crater rim. Spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before descending to Barafu begins. The hike down to Kibo Hut takes around 3 hours.
At Kibo Hut, rest a bit and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Horombo Hut. Relax, enjoy your dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Enjoy your palatable breakfast; get exposure with celebration, full of dancing and singing from staff. After celebrating, then descending for about 6 hours back to Marangu Gate. Your vehicle will be waiting for you, drive back to your Hotel in Moshi for Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
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Includes
- Airport transfer
- Accommodations
- Transports ( 4×4 safari Land cruiser)
- Guides/ Porters /Cook
- Meals during trekking
- Value Added Tax (VAT), camping fees and rescue fees
Excludes
- Tips to the crew (Porters, Guides and a cook)
- International air tickets
- Personal Insurance
- Climbing Gears
- Sleeping bag
Booking & Payment Policy
A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
The balance must be paid in full at least 60 days before the safari start date.
Payments can be made via bank transfer or secure online payment gateway.
2. Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 91+ days before arrival: 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 61–90 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 60 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee.
Refunds (if applicable) will be processed minus bank and transaction charges.
3. Included Services
Accommodation, meals, park fees, scheduled game drives, transfers, and internal flights are included as per itinerary.
Any additional services not explicitly stated in the "Items Included" list will be charged separately.
4. Not Included
International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
Premium drinks, spa treatments, and optional activities are extra unless specified.
5. Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all guests and must cover trip cancellation, medical emergencies, and evacuation.
6. Health & Safety
Guests are advised to consult their doctor for any required vaccinations or medications prior to travel.
Tanzania is a malaria zone; prophylactics are recommended.
7. Child Policy
Children are welcome at &Beyond Grumeti. However, children under 6 may not be allowed on shared game drives.
Child rates and private safari vehicle arrangements are available on request.
8. Liability Disclaimer
Jovial Safaris and its partners act only as agents and shall not be liable for any injury, damage, delay, or loss arising from any cause beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, airline delays, or changes in government policy.
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