Climb Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

6 Days Climb Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

$2380-3000 USD

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Safari summary

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 viewpoints. 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.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Rongai Gate to simba camp

Kilimanjaro

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

simba camp

Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave

Kilimanjaro

The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Elevation: 2635m/8645ft to 3487m/11,440ft Distance: 6km Hiking time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Moorland

Second Cave

Hike Second Cave to Third Cave

Kilimanjaro

Today we continue our hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave. Elevation: 3487m/11,440ft to 3939m/12,913ft Distance: 4km Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert

Third Cave

Hike Third Cave to Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and a very early day! Elevation: 3939m/12,913ft to 4700m/15,466ft Distance: 5km Hiking time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert

Kibo Hut

Kibo Hut,Summit, and down-horombo

Kilimanjaro

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.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut-Marangu gate to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

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). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).It is time for celebration.

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