Mount Kilimanjaro 6 Days Rongai Climbing Route

Day 6 night 5
Offered as:
  • Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Trekking Adventure
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Duration

6 Days

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Tour Departure

Daily

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • English
  • Chinese

Overview

The Rongai route is the only route approaching Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, Rongai has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for tho…
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The Rongai route is the only route approaching Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, Rongai has low traffic. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the crowded Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season

The minimum number of days required for this route is 6days, and seven days are recommended. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for days before joining the Marangu route at Kibo camp. This route descends down the Marangu route. Rongai is a moderately difficult route and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.

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Itinerary (Day by Day)

  • Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
  • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

    Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 2: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m) 
  • This morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m. 

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi 

    Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours

    Simba Camp

     Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 3: Simba camp (2626m) – Kikelewa Camp (3679m)
  • We hike from Simba camp up towards Kibo to 3 482m for lunch at First Caves, a distance of 5.8km. After lunch, we continued trekking until we reached Kikelewa Camp at about 3679 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain! Water can be found in a stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill to find a pool or two. Enjoy dinner and overnight at Kikelewa camp.

    Approx. time taken: 6 – 7 hours

    Distance: Approximately 11.8 km

    Kikelewa Camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3679m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m)
  • A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi 

    Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours

    Mawenzi Tarn camp

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m) – Kibo hut (4730m)
  • After breakfast, we head west and continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo hut.

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi 

    Approx. time taken: 5 – 6 hours

    Kibo hut

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 6 – Kibo hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
  • You will rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot.

    The path then zigzags up to Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. This is probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillmans Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction – you made it

    Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest at Kibo Hot, you gather all the gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and a well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.

    Approx. time taken: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo

    Distance: Approxim 12 – 15 hours

    Horombo hut

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 7: Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)
  • After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely.

    At Marangu gate, you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive gold certificates.

    You now drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner descent bed, and celebrations!!

    Hiking time: 6 hours

    Distance: Approximately 29 km

    Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 8: Depart Tanzania
  • The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Arusha town and grab some gift shops before heading to the airport.

    None / On Request

    Breakfast

Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  1. Facilities
    • Free WiFi
    • Family rooms
    • Fabulous breakfast
    • Fitness centre
    • Bar
    • Room service
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Airport shuttle
    • Free parking
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Non smoking rooms
    • The Grill Room

Included

  • Park fees (for non residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day by day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/vat
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Arusha in FULL BOARD (FB). (4star - Four point By Sheraton)
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides ,cook and porters,
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit

Excluded

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs travel insurance visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Tips for the guide and crew

Tour Policy

CANCELLATION

·40% Deposit payable upfront. The remaining balance is payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to departure, but the 40% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 20 days of departure.

PAYMENT

A deposit of 40% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior to departure. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We advise you to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Moonlight Tours Expedition recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.

CREW LIST IDEA FOR 2 CLIENTS IS PER BELOW:

  1. 1 Lead Guide
  2. 1 Assistance Guide
  3. 1 Cook
  4. 1 Waiter
  5. 1 Toilet porter magic word (Pilot)
  6. 10 Regular porters

CERTIFIED ETHICAL CLIMBING:

We believe the tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility. As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud members and active supporters of the porters.

The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, (KPAP) is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection, (IMEC). KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters.

Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment, and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great and our clients do as well, check out our TripAdvisor profile to see what people are saying about us.

Tour disclaimer

  • The exact order contents and rates of this tour is subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked we will suggest a comparable alternative.
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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour.
  • If flights cost more your quote will reflect this tour.
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