Private 7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route

5.0 (2 reviews) Moshi, Tanzania
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Duration7 days
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Lying in the rain shadow of Kilimanjaro, the Rongai route is one of the best routes to make the attempt on Kilimanjaro during the rainy season, as it sees substantially less rain than the southern routes.

Starting from the Rongai gate, the route traverses several diverse climate zones, and each produces its own amazing views and experiences. Throughout the early trek, Kilimanjaro looms overhead dramatically and at higher altitudes, you are rewarded with incredible sights finally ending with the 360-degree view from the top of Uhuru Peak.

As the descent is along the more heavily travelled Marangu route this trek offers you the chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro from both sides, and to experience nearly everything this unique and beautiful region has to offer.

What's included

  • Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
  • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) & Basic first aid kit
  • Airport Transfers
  • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook + their wages
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
  • Visas & Flights
  • Travel & Health Insurances (Yellow fiver vaccination is compulsory)
  • Gratuities
  • Items of Personal Nature
  • Personal hiking/trekking gear–you opt to rent the gears from equipment stores in Moshi
  • Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
  • Personal medicine and water purifying tablets
  • Meals & drinks not specified and snacks

What to expect

Day 1: Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m).
  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, transfer to Rongai Gate and begin your trek through lush pine forests to Simba Camp, where you’ll start seeing wildlife such as colobus monkeys.

    Elevation: 1,950m to 2,671m
    Trekking Time: 3-4 hours
Day 2: Simba Camp to Second Cave
  1. 6h · Admission ticket included
    Continue trekking with views of Kibo Peak and the Kenyan plains. Reach Second Cave Camp, where the landscape becomes more rugged and open.

    Elevation: 2,671m to 3,450m
    Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 3: Second Tarn Cave (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m).
  1. 6h
    Trek through heather moorland to the beautiful Kikelewa Camp, surrounded by giant senecio plants and scenic rock formations.

    Elevation: 3,450m to 3,630m
    Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3600) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m).
  1. 5h
    Ascend steeply today to Mawenzi Tarn, a picturesque campsite nestled below the rugged spires of Mawenzi Peak. You’ll spend the afternoon exploring and acclimatizing.

    Elevation: 3,630m to 4,310m
    Trekking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m).
  1. 6h
    Cross the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, a lunar desert landscape. Reach Kibo Hut, where you’ll rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

    Elevation: 4,310m to 4,750m
    Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
Day 6: Summit Attempt, Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m).
  1. 12h
    Start your summit push at midnight, trekking to Gillman’s Point and then on to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). After celebrating at the summit, descend to Horombo Hut for the night.

    Elevation: 4,750m to 5,895m, then down to 3,720m
    Trekking Time: 10-12 hours
Day 7: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m). - Moshi
  1. Marangu
    6h
    A final descent through the rainforest to Marangu Gate. This is also final day with your crew so tipping is highly recommended on this day.
    After receiving your summit certificate, transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest.

    Elevation: 3,720m to 1,860m
    Trekking Time: 5-6 hours

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Kindly inform us of your spot (It may be a hotel, a restaurant, a bus stop etc.) and with our excellent knowledge of the region, we will reach you.

End point

Kindly inform us of your spot (It may be a hotel, a restaurant, a bus stop etc.) and with our excellent knowledge of the region, we will reach you.

Pickup details

Our Airport Pick-up Team always have a paper with your name on it; kindly observe right after coming out to spot her/him/them

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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