Rongai Route – 6 to 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Rongai Route – 6 to 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
From
$320
Duration
5 to 6 Days
Max People
30 People
Pick Up
Airport
Min Age
12+ Years
Climbing Time
Jan to Dec
Trek the gentler northern approach to Mount Kilimanjaro
Your guided trek on the Rongai Route begins on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. This approach is not as busy as other routes and provides unique views of Kenya on your first day.
Your experienced guides, porters, and cooks will help you along your trek as you hike the highest peak in Africa.
Rongai Route has a reputation for being the easiest path to hike Kilimanjaro, but it’s not without its challenges. The strenuous climb through heavy scree to Gilman’s Point will banish the word easy from your vocabulary.
You’ll be trekking through wildly different landscapes and experiencing everything from the lush rainforest to majestic moorlands and dramatic alpine deserts.
None of the amazing sights along the way will be able to compare to the incredible views from the top of Uhuru Peak! Your guided trek will be complete at the Marangu Gate, where you’ll meet your ride back to Moshi.
Price Includes
- Airport Pickup & Transfer
- Kilimanjaro Tour Guide
- Entrance Park Fees
- Transport to and from the airport
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Emergency Oxygen (2L canister)
- Oximeters
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Camping fees
- Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils
- Salaries for all crew members
Price Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Any Private Expenses
- Beverages and alcohol
Itinerary
After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Moshi and transfer to your hotel, you’ll meet with a representative for a trek briefing and equipment assessment. This will also give you ample time to look after any additional equipment rental you may want.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
Distance: None
Meals: None
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Moshi for the drive to the charming wooden village of Nale Moru. On your way to the trail, you’ll stop at the Marangu Gate to complete the registration forms, then your hike begins. This path is drier than some of the other routes, so you’ll be quite comfortable as you hike through fields and a pine forest. You’ll break through the trees when you arrive at Simba Camp and enjoy expansive views of the Kenyan plains.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (2,650m / 8,695’)
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 6 km, 652m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
This morning you’ll trek through the heather of the moorland and up to Second Cave Camp. This is your stop for the night, so you can enjoy the stunning view of Kibo Peak and the eastern ice fields.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3450m / 11,318’)
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 6 km, time, km, 800m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
There are a few different paths from here, so you may find different hikers splitting off in different directions. Enjoy the quiet wilderness as your trail steadily ascends to Third Cave Camp. You’re now at nearly 4000m elevation, so make sure to stay hydrated and pay attention to any side effects you might be feeling from the altitude.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,930m / 12,983’)
Distance: 2 to 3 hours, 9 km, 430m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you’re crossing the rocky alpine desert towards Kibo. Its snowy crater wall will be looming above you when you arrive at Kibo Hut Camp. Dinner will be served early so you can squeeze in as many hours of sleep as you can. Tomorrow will be an early morning and a long day!
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (4,703m / 15,430’)
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 5 km, 870m of elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Have your warm layers and your headlamp ready, it will still be dark and cold when you leave your tent around midnight. It’s a challenging hike through heavy scree or snow all the way to Gilman’s Point. As dawn breaks, you’ll begin your final push to the top of Uhuru Peak. When you’ve celebrated climbing the tallest mountain in Africa, it’s time to take some photos and start the hike down. Your day is only halfway over, as it’s a long way down to Horombo Hut Camp.
Overnight Location: Camping on Mount Kilimanjaro (3,720m / 12,303’)
Distance: 12 to 16 hours, 21 km, 1195m of ascent, and 2175m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you’ll be descending from the arid alpine desert through the familiar moorland and into the forest. The trail will be dramatically different from the one you experienced on your first day, as now you’re in the rainforest. It can be wet and very muddy on the last section of the trail, so be prepared. You may catch a glimpse of some monkeys if you keep your eyes on the trees. After you’ve collected your summit certificate at Marangu Gate your driver will be waiting to drive you back to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Moshi
Distance: 4 to 5 hours, 20 km, 2000m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today, after a good night’s sleep, you’ll head to the airport for your departure flight. Goodbye, Kilimanjaro!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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