7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb: Rongai Route
Duration
7
Max People
100+
Min Age
15
Pickup
Airport
Overview
The Rongai route, from the north near the Kenyan border, is less traveled and suitable for those seeking solitude or hiking during the rainy season. It requires a minimum of six days, preferably seven. Though less scenic than other routes, Rongai offers a wilderness experience before connecting with the Marangu route at Kibo Camp. Moderately difficult, it’s recommended, especially for less experienced backpackers.
Included/Excluded
- Two nights accommodation at the Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb) First night includes breakfast Last night includes dinner & breakfast
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- National park fees
- Hut/camping fees and tents
- Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils.
- Current Government taxes and levies
- Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
- Pulse oximeters
- First aid kit
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- Boiled water on the mountain
- Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Single rooms supplement at Hotel (except on the 1 person rate)
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
- Entry visa to Tanzania.
- Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags)
- Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available for rent
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Car Supplement USD$145 per car for clients who go through Lemosho/Rongai/Shira Routes
- Items of personal nature (expenses)
- Emergency Oxygen
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
- Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit).
- Flight tickets.
Tour Plan
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
- Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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 have chance to 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:Â 8km / 5miÂ
- Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
- Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
- Distance covered:Â 5km / 3.1miÂ
- Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
- Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include
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:Â 8km / 5miÂ
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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:Â 8km / 5miÂ
Approx. time taken: 5 – 6 hours
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Around 23:20, after tea and biscuits, begin the challenging ascent. The rocky path leads to Hans Meyer Cave (5,150m), a good resting spot. Zigzagging up to Gillman’s Point (5,681m) on the crater rim is steep and strenuous, requiring great effort. This is the most demanding part of the route. Proceed slowly, employing the "Kili shuffle." From Gillman’s Point, encounter snow up to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa's highest point.
Total exhilaration awaits at the summit. Weather conditions determine photo opportunities before the 3-hour descent to Kibo Hut. After a brief rest, gather gear and descend to Horombo Hut (3 hours) for overnight. The return to Horombo seems faster than the ascent. Expect around 14 hours of walking, making it a tough day. Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved sleep, filled with memories and emotions.
Approximate Time: 7-8 hours to Uhuru Peak, 6-8 hours to Horombo
Distance: Approximately 12-15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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 Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner descent bed and celebrations!!
- Hiking time: 6 hours
- Distance: Approximately 29 km
- Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some gift shops before heading to the airport.
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