6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

$1,700/

per person

6 Days / 5 Night
Group Size : No size Limit
Tour Type : Hiking

Tour Overview

The sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak (5895m), affectionately known as Kili, serves as a constant source of inspiration, visible from the vast plains below. For adventurous trekkers, summiting Africa's highest peak is a natural aspiration.
The Kilimanjaro Rongai Route commences amidst picturesque farmland and enchanting forests, offering glimpses of black and white colobus monkeys. It traverses diverse climate zones, enriching the trek with varied landscapes and facilitating acclimatization. This approach from the north retains a sense of pristine wilderness, providing a unique perspective on Kilimanjaro.
While technical climbing skills aren't necessary for the ascent, the trails are challenging, requiring a high level of fitness and the ability to acclimatize effectively. From the captivating summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m), trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding plains.

Included and Excluded

Private Transportation to and from your selected Route
Airport pick up
Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route
Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/Spanish/German & Etc, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
Government Climbing Taxes
Climbing permits
All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
Enough porters to carry your luggage
Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide

Personal items and toiletries
Accommodation before & After trek
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Transfers (available as an optional addon)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips for guides, porters and cook
International airfares and departure taxes
All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Visa and International flight tickets fees.

Tour Itinerary

Distance: 6km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

Depart from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for a 5-hour drive to Rongai Gate near the Kenya border. Register at the gate and begin hiking through forests, with opportunities to see wildlife. Enjoy lunch on the trail before reaching the first Simba campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Distance: 9km
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Trek through Kilimanjaro’s moorland, with views of Mawenzi Peak. Ascend steadily to Second Cave (3,450m) with superb views of Mawenzi and Kibo. Enjoy a hot lunch and free time for rest or an acclimatization walk to Third Cave.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Distance: 9km
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert

Gradual ascent through open moorland towards jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi. Arrive at Third Cave Camp (3,880m) in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Distance: 5km
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Short but steep ascent to Kibo Hut (4,750m) leaving vegetation behind. Spend the afternoon at Kibo Hut, resting and preparing for the final ascent.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Distance: 6km up / 15km down
Walking Time: 6-9 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Hut. Reach Kibo Camp with stunning views before an early night in preparation for the summit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Distance: 19km
Walking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Forest

Descend through moorland to Mandara Hut, then lush forest to Marangu Gate. A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

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