7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
7 Days from $2,330 per person
The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the least traveled routes. The descent is down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, so climbers see the mountain from many view points. The drive to the trail head takes about 3 hours from Moshi through many villages and coffee plantations, including a stop to register climbing permits at Marangu. The Rongai Route can also be accessed from Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Allow 2 hours including border crossing. We will need copies of passports ahead of time.
Tour highlights
- Day 1: Rongai Gate (2,364m) to First Cave Camp (2,600m)
- Day 2: First Cave Camp (2,600m) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
- Day 3: Kikelelwa Camp (3,600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,315m))
- Day 4: Acclimatization Day
- Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,315m) to Kibo Hut (4,720m)
- Day 6:SUMMIT DAY! - Kibo Hut (4,720m) To Uhuru Peak (5,895m) To Horombo Huts
- Day 7: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,970m)
The price includes:-
- Professional, English-speaking Guide
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
- Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages Cylinder
- Meals And Drinks
- Drinking water and Full Board Meals
- Pickup and Transfer to Airport
The price Excludes:-
- International flights; available upon request
- Tips for porters and mountain crew
- Personal gear rentals; (available upon request)
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks & beverages
- Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
- Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain
- Medication
- Duration: 6 or 7 days
- Difficulty: Medium
- Scenery: Good
- Traffic: High
Price per person
Solo
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
7+ pax
$3,700 USD*
$2,900 USD*
$2,620 USD*
$2,530 USD*
$2,500 USD*
$2,420 USD*
$2,330 USD*
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi at Kilimanjaro International Airport
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.
Day 1: Rongai Gate (2,364m) to First Cave Camp (2,600m)
Day 1 begins at Rongai Gate, the entrance to Kilimanjaro’s north side. You will start by walking through fields where farmers grow corn and potatoes. Then, the path dives into a cool rainforest! Here, you might see black and white monkeys swinging in the trees. The trail is soft and mossy, feeling like a secret adventure path. After lunch, the trek gets steeper as you climb into a thicker forest. Finally, you will reach First Cave Camp, your home for the night. From here, you may see amazing views stretching out towards Kenya! As the sun goes down, you will be settled in your tent, excited to start climbing higher tomorrow.
Tour Features
- Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Montane Forest
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: First Cave Camp (2,600m) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
Tour Features
- Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi
- Walking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Kikelelwa Camp (3,600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,315m))
Tour Features
- Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft
- Distance: 9km/5mi
- Walking Time: 2-3 hours
- Habitat: Semi-desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Acclimatization Day
Tour Features
Enjoy a well-deserved rest day! Feeling adventurous? Choose a challenging hike up scree slopes towards Mawenzi Peak or a gentler climb to the ridge or lunar desert. Return to the hut for lunch and relaxation.
- Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
- Distance: 5km/3mi
- Climbing Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,315m) to Kibo Hut (4,720m)
After breakfast, trek across the lunar-like landscape between Mawenzi and Kibo Saddle. Prepare to be amazed by stunning views of Kilimanjaro’s summit as you gain altitude. Finally, you’ll reach Kibo Hut, where preparations for your midnight summit push begin!
Tour Features
- Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
- Distance: 9km/5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6:SUMMIT DAY! - Kibo Hut (4,720m) To Uhuru Peak (5,895m) To Horombo Huts
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
Tour Features
- Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
- Down to 3700m/12,200ft
- Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Horombo Hut to trail head to Moshi hotel
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Tour Features
- Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
- Distance: 20km/12.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Forest
- Meals: Breakfast
Price per person
Solo
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
7+ pax
$2,320 USD*
$2,145 USD*
$2,120 USD*
$2,094 USD*
$2,080 USD*
$2,076 USD*
$2,072 USD*
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