Rongai route
Rongai route Overview
The Rongai Route is the only route that appraoches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. Rongai’s ascent profile is very similar with marangu but this is camping which is descend via marangu gete, people say is Kilimanjaro’s easier routes because the climb to the top is gradual and steady but is not true, this route has low crowds and passes through remote wilderness areas. It is probably the only route where sometime you seeing wildlife in the first days is possible.
It is the first route that you will have the option on the third day that there is two ways which is join together at the base camp, one is pass close to Mawenzi peak and other go direct to third camp to kibo hut
7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro – Rongai Route Itinerary
Day 1: Rongai Gate – Simba Camp
Transfer to Rongai Gate (1,950 m) for registration. Trek through forest to Simba Camp (2,700 m).
Hiking time: 3–5 hours
Dinner and overnight at Simba Camp.
Day 2: Simba Camp – Kikelewa Camp
Trek across moorland terrain to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 m). Enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours
Dinner and overnight at Kikelewa Camp.
Day 3: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Turn Hut
Ascend to Mawenzi Turn Hut (4,300 m) for acclimatization. Enjoy the scenery and do light hikes nearby to adjust to altitude. Overnight at Mawenzi Turn Hut.
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Dinner and overnight at Mawenzi Turn Hut.
Day 4: Acclimatization at Mawenzi Turn Hut
Rest and acclimatize at Mawenzi Turn Hut. Optional short hikes to nearby points for altitude adjustment. Prepare for the ascent to Kibo Camp the next day.
Hiking time: Light day hikes
Dinner and overnight at Mawenzi Turn Hut.
Day 5: Mawenzi Turn Hut – Kibo Camp
Trek across the alpine desert to Kibo Camp (4,700 m). Rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
Dinner and overnight at Kibo Camp.
Day 6: Summit Attempt – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
Begin summit ascent around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at sunrise. Descend to Horombo Hut (3,720 m) for overnight rest.
Hiking time: 12–15 hours
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate
Descend through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Receive summit certificates and transfer back to your hotel.
Hiking time: 5–6 hours
End of your Mount Kilimanjaro adventure.
Tour Includes
- Professional mountain guides & porters
- Park, camping & rescue fees
- All meals on the mountain
- Camping equipment (tents & mattresses)
- Drinking water
- Transfers to & from Kilimanjaro
Rongai Route – 7 Days
$1950 – $2300
Price depends on group size
Tour Excludes
- International & domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal climbing gear
- Tips for guides & porters
- Alcoholic beverages
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