Six days Rongai route

6 days Rongai route is one of the easiest route to climb Kilimanjaro. It starts in Rongai gate and ends in Marangu gate which reaches you within 25 hr

$1200-3000 USD

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Safari summary

The 6 days Rongai route is one of the popular routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, known for its beautiful scenery and lower traffic. The minimum number of days required is 6, with 7 days being recommended. While the scenery may not be as varied as western routes, Rongai compensates by traversing true wilderness areas for several days before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. The descent is done via the Marangu gate. The climb typically begins at midnight, and after a 5 to 7-hour walk on frozen volcanic ash, climbers reach Gillman's Point (5,715 m) on the crater's edge.

On your tour, you will have good opportunities to explore how Tanzania is blessed in the hospitality sector, you will be well served by the guide, porter and chiefs in a good way. Start your journey from Moshi until it ends at Marangu Gate.

What is the success rate of the Umbwe route?
The success rate of the Umbwe route on Mount Kilimanjaro is typically between 60% and 70% due to its challenging nature, which includes steep and direct sections that require a high level of physical fitness, endurance, and mountaineering skills.

What is the hardest Kilimanjaro route?
The Umbwe is the shortest, steepest, and hardest Kilimanjaro route due to its longer duration, higher altitude, and lower acclimatization opportunities compared to other routes, making it more demanding on climbers' endurance and ability to adapt to the altitude.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	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?

Park fees

What’s not included?

Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate - Simba Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,950 m/6,400 ft) to Simba Camp (2,650 m/8,694 ft) Drive to the Rongai Gate near the Kenya-Tanzania border and begin the trek through the rainforest. Dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

camp

Day 2: Simba Camp- Kikelewa Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Simba Camp (2,650 m/8,694 ft) to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 m/11,811 ft) Continue the ascent through moorland to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation

camp

Day 3: Kikelewa- Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m/11,811ft) to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m/14,206ft) Trek across the moorland and alpine desert to reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp, located beneath the towering Mawenzi Peak. Dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation

camp

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp- Kibo Hut

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 m/14,206 ft) to Kibo Huts (4,700 m/15,420 ft) Ascend to the "saddle" between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Huts, the base camp for the summit attempt, and rest and prepare for the summit ascent. Dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation

camp

Day 5: Kibo Huts-Uhuru Peak-Horombo

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Kibo Huts (4,700 m/15,420 ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,341 ft) and descent to Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,205 ft) Start the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning to reach Gilman's Point on the crater rim, then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend back to Kibo Huts for a short rest. Continue the descent to Horombo Huts for the night.

camp

Day 6: Horombo Huts-Marangu Gate

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Horombo Huts (3,720 m/12,205 ft) to Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,102 ft) Descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate to receive your summit certificates and say goodbye to your guides and porters. Then transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.

Moshi town

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