Rongai Route 6 Days

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

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

You will be driven from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for about 5 hours to the Rongai Gate near the Kenya border. After registering at the gate, we take the first hike through forests where you may see and hear wildlife. Eat lunch on the trail before continuing to the first campsite. Rongai ascends via the less forested northern side of the mountain.

The Rongai Route is one of the least crowded routes on Kilimanjaro because of the long drive to the gate. The Rongai trail is thought to have the best chance of viewing wildlife.

Day 2: First Cave Camp to Kikelewa Camp

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

Hike through Kilimanjaro’s moorland. The Rongai route is relatively short and steep, making for shorter hiking times. During the hike, view Mawenzi Peak ahead.

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

  • Distance: 6km
  • Walking Time: 4 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

This more leisurely acclimatization day starts with a morning hike followed by a rest in the afternoon and evening. The hike is relatively short but steep. The Mawenzi Tarn campsite is situated below Mawenzi Peak and offers stunning views of both Mawenzi and Kibo.

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

  • Distance: 4km
  • Walking Time: 3 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine desert

Cross the lunar landscape of the saddle on this day to arrive at the final campsite. Kibo Camp is situated directly below the Kibo cone, giving you stunning uninterrupted views of your final destination.

Day 5: Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

  • Distance: 6 km ascent/16km descent
  • Walking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Hike by the light of your flashlight for the next six hours. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Gilman’s Point.

The hike from Gilman’s to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes about two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut.

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

  • Hiking time: 6 – 8 hours
  • Distance: 20km
  • Walking Time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Moorlands

After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to your hotel.

Included:

  • All park fees
  • National Park approved guides and porters
  • All government levies and taxes
  • Accommodation on the mountain (Three-man mountain tents used for two people, because only on all routes except for Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.). Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
  • All meals on the mountain
  • Transport from Moshi or Arusha to the Starting point of the mountain and return to your hotel

Excluded:

  • International Flights
  • Tips to driver, porters and guide
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Items of personal nature
  • Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($20/person one-way)
  • Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.

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