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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
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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
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.
Itinerary
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1
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
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
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
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
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
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
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
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
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
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
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
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
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
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m).
Simba Camp to Second Cave
Second Tarn Cave (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m).
Kikelewa Cave (3600) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m).
Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700m).
Summit Attempt, Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m).
Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m). - Moshi
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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