Price
$2070.00
Overview
The 7-day Rongai Route is the only Kilimanjaro trail that approaches the summit from the northern (Kenyan) side, offering a quieter, less-traveled experience. Known for its gentle gradient, dry terrain, and beautiful views, this route is ideal for trekkers looking for solitude and a unique perspective of Africa’s highest peak. The descent via the Marangu Route gives a full-circle mountain experience, ending with a rewarding summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
Included/Excluded
- Kilimanjaro park fees, camping fees, rescue fees
- Certified English-speaking mountain guides, porters, cooks
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- All meals and water on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, mess tent)
- 2 nights hotel in Moshi (before and after climb)
- Transfers to and from trailheads
- Daily health checks and pulse oximeter use
- International airfare
- Personal hiking gear (available to rent)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and porters
- Visa fees
- Alcohol and soft drinks
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Briefing and gear check in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Moshi to Rongai Gate – Hike to Simba Camp (2,650m)
Drive to Rongai Gate (1,950m) near the Kenya border. Begin your hike through cultivated farmland and pine forest to Simba Camp.
🕒 Hiking time: ~4–5 hours
Day 3: Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp (3,450m)
Trek through heath and moorland with views of Kibo Peak and Mawenzi. Reach Second Cave Camp for overnight.
🕒 Hiking time: ~5–6 hours
Day 4: Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
Climb steadily toward Kikelewa Camp, with amazing views of the surrounding valleys and Mount Mawenzi.
🕒 Hiking time: ~4–5 hours
Day 5: Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
A short but steep climb brings you to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, nestled beneath the rugged spires of Mount Mawenzi. Enjoy an acclimatization hike in the afternoon.
🕒 Hiking time: ~3–4 hours
Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Cross the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, a high-altitude desert landscape. Arrive at Kibo Hut, your base for the summit attempt.
🕒 Hiking time: ~5–6 hours
Day 7: Summit Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Start your summit push at midnight. Reach Gilman’s Point, then continue to Uhuru Peak to watch the sunrise. After celebration, descend to Horombo Hut for overnight.
🕒 Hiking time: ~12–14 hours
Day 8: Descend to Marangu Gate – Return to Moshi
After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive your certificate and transfer to Moshi for a well-deserved shower and rest.
🕒 Hiking time: ~5–6 hours
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