Rongai Route 6/7 days

6 days—The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north

$1650-1800 USD

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Safari summary

The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border.Although gaining in popularity, the Rongai route has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route. It also lends itself to a more remote hike and for those climbing during the rainy season, the north receives less precipitation. The minimum number of days required for this route is six and seven is recommended. The scenery is not as varied as the western routes, but you will be passing through true wilderness areas before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. Rongai is a moderately difficult route and is recommended for those with less backpacking experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, May, June, July, August, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Accommodation
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nalemoru Gate to Simba Camp

Kilimanjaro

You will begin your adventure with a drive to the village of Nale Moru where your trek will commence through farmland and pine forests. There will be opportunities to see Colobus monkeys, elephants and buffal along the way. The first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at an elevation of 2,625 meters.

Simba Camp

Simba Camp to 2nd Cave Camp

Kilimanjaro

Your morning hike will be a steady ascent to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone. You will be treated to superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.

2nd Cave Camp

2nd Cave Camp to Kikelewa Camp

Kilimanjaro

As you continue through the moorland zone terrain, you will have a steady ascent and superb views of the eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. Leaving the main trail, you will strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro’s volcanoes. Camp will be in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3,630 meters.

Kikelewa Camp

Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Kilimanjaro

The trek this morning will be a short steep ascent on grassy slopes. You will be rewarded with a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. In the afternoon you will have an opportunity to rest or to explore the surrounding area as an aid to your acclimatization.

Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Kibo Hut to UHURU PEAK,Horombo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage! Your final ascent will be long and strenuous and will begin at midnight. Passing the Hans Meyer cave at 5,220 meters, the climb slowly moves up. At sunrise you will reach Gillman’s Point . This is the crater rim of Kilimanjaro where the sun will slowly warm you. The hike will continue one to two hours as you reach Uhuru . On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a one to two-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.

Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro

As you trek down you will pass through the heath and moorland zone to the Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters. There, a warm lunch will be ready for you. The hike will continue through the rainforest as you reach the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at 1,860 meters. Here you will receive your appropriate summit certificate. You will then be driven back to your hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower and celebrate with cold drinks.

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