Kilimanjaro Best Hiking tour

7 days hiking Kilimanjaro tour using the rongai route

$1550-1600 USD

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Safari summary

The rongai route also known as loitoktok route is the trail the approaches the mountain from the north side, close to the Kenyan border. The route is still getting popular so it is less crowded compared to the southern routes. Hiking here can be done all throughout the year as the area receives less precipitation even during rainy season.
Acclimatization is done at mawenzi tarn for those hiking for seven days, which is highly recommended as there is less ‘climb high, sleep low’ option. Despite the fact that the route scenery is not as varied compared to other routes, rongai makes up for this by moving through wild area for almost the entire trail.
The route does not offer huts and the camps are less frequented but they have all the crucial facilities and a rangers hut. After reaching the summit descent is done through marangu route, which can be an upside as you get the Mount Kilimanjaro view from both sides.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

RONGAI GATE (NALE MORU)–SIMBA CAMP

Kilimanjaro

We’ll depart from moshi to marangu gate for permit and after all the formalities we’ll head straight to rongai gate and begin our hike. The hike will begin in by traversing though the forest which is a home to variety wildlife including black and white colobus monkey, as the forest begins to thin well come to our first camp which offers an extensive view of Kenya.

simba camp on mount kilimanjaro

SIMBA CAMP - SECOND CAVE

Kilimanjaro

Start our hike after breakfast and mount to the second cave with an incredible view of kibo and eastern ice fields on the crater rim, after lunch we will rest in the camp or opt to explore the surrounding area for acclimatization factor.

second cave on mount kilimanjaro

SECOND CAVE - KIKELEWA CAVE

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, depart from the camp and walk out across moorland heading to the jagged peaks of mawenzi. Today’s hike is short and offers magnificent view of the wilderness. The camp will be setup in the sheltered valley near kikelewa caves at 3630m; the site is located beneath the jagged spires of mawenzi, at mawenzi tarn

kilelewa cave on mount kilimanjaro

KIKELEWA CAMP - MAWENZI TARN

Kilimanjaro

This day is specific for acclimatization and it will be spent to hiking on mawenzi ridge, the unspoiled landscape offers spectacular views of kibo and mawenzi. After exploring the unique area you may opt to take rest or keep exploring the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight will be in mawenzi tarn.

mawenzi tarn on mount kilimanjaro

MAWENZI TARN - KIBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

We’ll begin our gradual climb to kibo hut and along the way we’ll pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is between kibo and mawenzi. After reaching kibo, dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 02:00am

kibo hut on mount kilimanjaro

KIBO HUT -SUMMIT THEN HOROMBO HUT

Kilimanjaro

Around 2:00 am you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous hike to the uhuru peak will begin. We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to uhuru peak; the highest peak in Africa. After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent. We’ll have lunch at kibo and after that head to horombo for dinner and a night rest.

horombo hut on mount kilimanjaro

HOROMBO HUT-MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI

Kilimanjaro

We’ll depart from horombo and start our descent through moorland to mandara hut. Proceed descending through the lush green forest to marangu gate a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in moshi. The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.

MOSHI

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