7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

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The Rongai Route Kilimanjaro is the only one that approaches the summit from the north and starts near the border of Tanzania and Kenya.

For those looking for a more remote routes, Rongai Route Kilimanjaro is an excellent choice, as traffic is low and it offers a different perspective of the mountain as you conquer it from the north.

Climbs usually take six to seven days; however, we always advise choosing the longer route for the best chance of acclimatization and reaching the summit.

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2 Nights’ Accommodation Pre/Post Climb
Airport transfers
All park fees (entry, camping, forest department and rescue fees)
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on the mountain
Accommodation and facilities
Transport to and from the gate
Drinking water
Oxygen cylinder and ox meter

Tips for the team (guide, assistant guide, cook and porters)
All personal mountain climbing gear and equipment
Travel insurance and visa
Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Moshi Arrival

To make your trip as easy as possible, we can offer accommodation in Moshi before and after the climb. Or if you’d prefer, you can stay at a hostel/hotel of your choice. We can also offer airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport if required.A pre-climb briefing will be arranged with one of our mountain guides to ensure that you have all the correct mountain climbing gear (see our packing list for further information ). We’ll also talk you through what will be expected during the climb and share all our best secrets for conquering the highest point of Africa!
Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,900m/5,900ft) to First Cave Camp (2,600m/ 8,400ft)

Elevation Gain: 800 metres/ 2,500 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 5 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, you’ll get picked up from your hostel/hotel and driven to the starting point at Marangu Gate (which is approximately one hour from Moshi). After registration, we will then take a short transfer to Rongai Gate where you will begin ascending the mountain. The path winds through maize and potato fields and then gently climbs through rainforest habitat which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Black and White Colobus Monkey. The Rongai Route is one of the least crowded routes on Kilimanjaro and is thought to have the best chance of viewing wildlife.
Day 2: First Cave Camp (2,600m/ 8,400ft) to Kikelewa Cave (3,600m/11,800 ft)

Elevation Gain: 1,000 metres / 3,400 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 6 to 7 hours
Habitat: Moorland
You will begin the second day with a steady incline up to Second Cave where you will stop for lunch. From here you will continue on through the moorland zone towards to Mawenzi Peak, giving you a great chance to take in the breath-taking views of the mountain along the way. If the skies are clear, you should be able to get some fantastic shots of Kibo Peak. The afternoon is gentler as you continue across the moorland to camp in a sheltered valley at Kikelewa or the third cave.
Day 3: Kikelewa Cave (3,600m/11,800ft) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,330m/14,200ft)

Elevation Gain: 730 metres / 2,400 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Today’s hike is short but steep along a grassy trail. Continuing to trek at a slow pace through the moorland heath, you will begin to notice a change in the scenery as you enter the alpine desert zone. After a few hours of hiking, you will reach Mawenzi Tarn Hut which sits right beneath the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the surroundings before a hearty dinner and overnight rest.
Day 4: Acclimatisation Walk

Today you can have a lie in, as you will be staying at Mawenzi Tarn Hut for a second night and spend the day on an acclimatisation walk. Depending on how you are feeling after yesterday’s climb, you can either take a steep walk up the scree slopes towards the peak of Mawenzi, or enjoy a gentler climb to the ridge or the lunar desert visiting the site of a plane crash on the way. Return to Mawenzi Tarn for a hot lunch and afternoon of rest.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,330m/14,200ft) to Kibo Huts (4,700m/ 15,400ft)

Elevation Gain: 370 metres / 1,200 feet
Hiking time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
After a full breakfast, you will then cross the lunar-like landscape between the Mawenzi and Kibo saddle. From here you will start to get fantastic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s summit before arriving at Kibo Hut. Upon arriving you will start to prepare for your final ascent – THE SUMMIT – which you will begin around midnight!
Day 6: SUMMIT DAY! - Kibo Huts (4,700m/ 15,400ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/ 19,340ft) to Horombo Huts (3,720m/12,200ft)

Elevation Gain: 1,195 metres / 3,940 feet
Elevation Loss: 2,175 metres / 7,140 feet
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours to Uhuru Peak; 7 to 8 hours to Horombo Huts
Habitat: Arctic conditions
This is where the going gets really tough! Just before midnight, you will venture into the night and begin your final ascent to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Head northwest through the heavy stone scree following multiple switchbacks until you reach Hans Meyer Cave (5,258m) and then Gillman’s Point (5,719m). This section is probably the most challenging part of the route, and will require great physical and mental effort. Continue to move slowly, always listening to your guide. After a short rest at Gillman’s Point, you will hike along the crater rim for another hour before reaching your ultimate goal – Uhuru Peak! Congratulations! You have now made it to the “Roof of Africa”. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend there, but it is important to start your descent within good time to ensure you get enough rest back at Kibo Huts. After your rest, you’ll gather the rest of your belongings and descend to Horombo Huts where you’ll enjoy dinner and a well-earned sleep!
Day 7: Horombo Huts (3,720m) to Marangu Gate (1,830m/6,000ft)

Elevation Loss: 1,890 metres / 6,200 feet
Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
After eating breakfast, you will begin the easiest part of your adventure on Mount Kilimanjaro via a scenic path through the forest to Marangu Gate. Successful hikers who made it to Gillman’s Point and Uhuru Peak will be awarded their certificates at the gate. Then it’s time to drive back to your hotel to enjoy a shower, dinner and celebrations with a Kilimanjaro beer!

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