KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY SUMMIT 2020 - Zara Tours

KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY SUMMIT 2020
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                                                                            RONGAI
                                                                            ROUTE

6 DAYS ON
CLIMB VIA
RONGAI
ROUTE

         PART I: 6 DAYS ON CLIMB VIA RONGAI ROUTE
Information Background
The Rongai route begins on the northern side of the mountain and is the least
travelled route. It is a long drive to the starting point but you are rewarded by
fantastic views and the likelihood that you will be the only climbers around.
If you take this route up the mountain you are obliged to descend via the
Marangu Route that is the most popular and well-used route.

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Arrive at the Kilimanjaro Inter-
DAY:1      national Airport, pick up and
         transferred to the Springlands
Hotel or similar for overnight bed and
breakfast.

            After breakfast we will transfer
DAY:2       you to Rongai. The climb be-
           gins from the attractive wood-
en village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a
small path that winds through fields of
maize and potatoes before entering pine
forest. The track then starts to climb
consistently, but gently through attrac-
tive forest that shelters a variety of wild-
life, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro
Colobus monkey. These monkeys are
black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and
a flowing white tail. The forest begins to
thin out and the first camp is at the edge
of the moorland zone (2,600 m.) with
extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
Most clients like to stay at SIMBA CAMP-
SITE but there is 1ST CAVE CAMSITE also.
[3-4 hours walking]

          The morning walk is a steady
DAY:3     ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’
         (3,450 m.) with superb views of
Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the cra-
ter rim. After lunch, we leave the main
trail and strike out across the moorland
on a smaller path towards the jagged
peaks of Mawenzi. Our campsite is in
a sheltered valley with giant scenarios
near KIKELEWA or 2nd CAVES CAMPSITE
where you will overnight. (3.600 m.) [6-7
hours walking]

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DAY:4       A short but steep climb up
            grassy slopes is rewarded by
           superb all round views and a
tangible sense of wilderness. We leave
vegetation behind shortly before
eaching the next camp
at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m.),
Zspectacularly situated in a cirque
directly beneath the towering spires of
Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to
rest or explore the surrounding area as
an aid to acclimatization.
Overnight at MAWENZI TURN HUT
CAMPSITE or 3RD CAVE CAMPSITE
[3-4 hours walking]

DAY:5       Day 5: We cross the lunar
           desert of the ‘Saddle’ be-
          tween Mawenzi and Kibo to
reach School/KIBO CAMPSITE (4,750 m.)
at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall.
The remainder of the day is spent rest-
ing in preparation for the final ascent
before a very early night! [4-5 hours
walking]

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DAY:6        We will start the final, and
             by far the steepest and most
             demanding, part of the climb
          by torchlight around 1 a.m.
 We plod very slowly in the darkness
 on a switchback trail through loose
 volcanic scree to reach the crater rim
 at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.) We will
 rest there for a short time to enjoy
 the spectacular sunrise over Mawen-
 zi. Those who are still feeling strong
 can make the three hour round trip to
 Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close
 to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs
 that still occupy most of the summit
 area. The descent to Kibo (4,700 m.) is
 surprisingly fast and, after some re-
 freshment, we continue the descent to
 reach our final Campsite at Horombo
 (HOROMBO CAMPSITE) (3,720 m).
 [11-15 hours walking.

DAY:7      A steady descent takes us
           down through moorland to
         Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first
 stopping place at the Marangu route.
 We then continue descending through
 lovely lush forest on a good path to the
 National Park gate at Marangu (1,830
 m). [5-6 hours walking]. You will be
 transferred to Springlands Hotel for
 lunch, shower and Overnight on Bed &
 breakfast.

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PART II: 3 DAYS SAFARIS TOUR
                    Northern Tanzania

DAY:8       At 8:00 a.m. take the drive
            from Moshi (Springlands ho-
          tel) to Lake Manyara National
Park takes about 3-4 hours. After having
a picnic lunch in Manyara, you start a
late afternoon game drive, which is the
best time to view animals in this park.
When you approach it from the east, the
Rift Valley escarpment looms on the ho-
rizon forming an impressive backdrop to
the lake. In the tall trees of the ground
water forest, monkeys leap from branch
to branch, and on the escarpment, el-
ephants stand in the shade. Other ani-
mals frequently seen are zebras, impa-
las, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos,
and others. Overnight at Highview hotel
or similar hotel; -full board

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DAY:9          After breakfast, drive to
              Ngorongoro Crater for a
             game drive inside the cra-
ter. This is the best place in Tanzania
to see black rhino as well as prides
of lion that include the magnificent
black-manned males. There are lots
of colorful flamingoes and a variety of
water birds. Other game that you can
see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena,
other members of the antelope fam-
ily, and small mammals. In the late
afternoon drive to Highview hotel for
Dinner and overnight. Full board

DAY:10       After breakfast, drive to
             Tarangire National Park
            takes three hours. This park
is spectacular in the dry season when
many of the migratory wildlife species
come back to the permanent waters
of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of
wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands
and Oryx gather to stay in Tarangire
until the onset of the rain when they
migrate again to good grazing areas. In
the late afternoon drive back to Moshi
at Springlands hotel for overnight and
breakfast.

         Check out at the hotel, pick
DAY:11
         up by Zara driver at 6am and
         transferred to the airport for
      the flight back home

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PRICE
 •KILI CLIMB 6 DAYS RONGAI + 3 DAYS SAFARIS @ PERSON
  SHARING US$ 2,995
 •SPECIAL WOMEND DAY DISCOUNT@ PERSON U$ 200

INCLUDED IN KILIMANJARO CLIMB PRICE                         SAFARI PRICE ARE INCLUSIVE OF:

•Two nights accommodation at the Springlands          •Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommo-
Hotel in Moshi (before and after the climb).          dation while on safari
First night includes breakfast, Last night includes   •Bed and breakfast accommodation in Moshi
dinner & breakfast                                    •Transfers to and from the airport
•Return transportation from Moshi to/from the         •All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4
starting/finishing point on the mountain              Safari Land Cruiser
•Qualified guides with mountain crew                  •All park and entrance fees
•National park fees                                   •Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing
•Tents and sleeping mattresses                        roofs
•Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils                 •Professional English speaking driver/guide dur-
•Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs /       ing the safari.
Tables / Candles                                      •Bottled water in safari vehicles
•Rescue Fees                                          •Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
•Pulse oximeters                                      •Current Government taxes and levies
•First aid kit                                        •24-Hour support during the safari from our of-
•Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries               fice in Moshi.
•Boiled water on the mountain
•All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch &
dinner)
                                                          SAFARI, EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:
•Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation
and entry fees on the mountain
•Emergency oxygen.
                                                      •Internal or International flights
                                                      •Entry visa to Tanzania
                                                      •Travel and health insurance
EXCLUDED IN KILIMANJARO CLIMB PRICE                   •Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
                                                      •Meals, drinks and excursions not described in
                                                      the itinerary
•Single rooms supplement at Springlands Hotel         •Any other items of a personal nature, laundry,
(except on the 1 person rate)                         telephone and postage
•Airport transfers                                    •Item of personal Nature
•Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
•Meals and drinks not specified
•Gear for your climb                                  YOU ARE MOST WELCOME
•Items of personal nature
•Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel
                                                      AGAIN TO ADVENTURE WITH
nights included                                       ZARA TANZANIA ADVENTURES
•Visas

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