6 DAYS TREK
Rongai Route Climbing
6 DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO CLIMB (RONGAI ROUTE)
RONGAI ROUTE ITINERARY
The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the least traveled routes. The descent is down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, so climbers see the mountain from many viewpoints.
Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai Gate (Nale Moru), Hike to Simba Camp
Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
- Elevation : 2,000m / 6,560ft to 2,650m / 8,700ft
- Distance : 6 km / 4 mi
- Hiking Time : 3 - 4 hours
- Habitat : Montane Forest
Day 2: Hike Simba Camp to Second Cave
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
- Elevation : 2,650m / 8,700ft to 3,450m / 11,300ft
- Distance : 6 km / 4 mi
- Walking Time : 3 - 4 hours
- Habitat : Moorland
Day 3: Hike Second Cave to Third Cave
Today we continue our hike from the Second Cave to the Third Cave. The path transitions into semi-desert vegetation with expansive open landscapes.
- Elevation : 3,450m / 11,300ft to 3,880m / 12,700ft
- Distance : 9 km / 5 mi
- Walking Time : 2 - 3 hours
- Habitat : Semi-desert
Day 4: Hike Third Cave to Kibo Hut
Hike to Kibo Hut at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent and a very early day!
- Elevation : 3,880m / 12,700ft to 4,750m / 15,600ft
- Distance : 5 km / 3 mi
- Hiking Time : 3 - 4 hours
- Habitat : Alpine Desert
Day 5: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman's Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps.
- Elevation : 4,700m / 15,500ft to 5,895m / 19,340ft | Down to 3,700m / 12,200ft
- Distance : 6 km / 4 mi up / 15 km / 9 mi down
- Hiking Time : 6 - 8 hours up / 15 km descent
- Habitat : Alpine Desert
Day 6: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Moshi
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through a lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
- Elevation : 3,700m / 12,200ft to 1,700m / 5,500ft
- Distance : 20 km / 12.5 mi
- Hiking Time : 4 - 5 hours
- Habitat : Forest
Trek Pricing
| Group Size | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 1 – 3 Pax | $1,700 per person |
| Group Size 4 Pax + | $1,500 per person |
What's Included
- ✔ 2 nights' accommodation 3* Moshi/or Arusha Full Board
- ✔ All nights' accommodation in tents (6 Days Rongai route)
- ✔ Professional, experienced mountain guides
- ✔ All Park fees and Rescue fees
- ✔ All meals while on the Mountain
- ✔ Arrival and Departure transfers
- ✔ Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- ✔ Mess tents with table and chairs
- ✔ Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- ✔ Clean, purified drinking water
- ✔ Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- ✔ Sleeping Mattress