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The 7 days Rongai route is the only path on Mount Kilimanjaro’s northern flank, offering climbers a unique and increasingly popular alternative. This route, known for its relative ease—second only to Marangu—provides wonderful wilderness conditions and is ideal for those looking to avoid the crowds.
Starting on the northern side of Kilimanjaro, near the Tanzanian-Kenyan border, the Rongai Route offers an unspoiled wilderness experience. Due to its remote location, hikers may spot wildlife such as antelope & buffalo. The north-east side of the mountain receives significantly less rainfall than the southern slopes, reducing the chances of encountering rain and increasing the likelihood of clear, unobstructed views of the mountain. This route can also be done in six days
Our company representative will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport upon landing and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.
Once settled in at your hotel, you will meet your appointed guide for the trek 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.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
After breakfast at your hotel and another briefing from your guide (including equipment check-up) and a formal introduction to your hiking team of porters & cooks, we will have a 1hr drive through the Nale Moru Village to the Kilimanjaro National Park Rongai Gate.
After signing in and preparing the porters, your 7 days Rongai route hike begins. This day’s hike will be moderate, taking you through rain-forest zone up Kilimanjaro’s northern side. The forest thins out quickly on this remote and drier side of the mountain and you reach Simba Camp(2625m) on the edge of the forest.
Remember not to rush and to always move at a comfortable pace. When you arrive at the camp, our skilled mountain crew will have set up tents and cooked meals for you.
After breakfast, you begin your ascent on the route that leads up to Kibo. The greater part of the day will be spent going up slopes with a nice view of Kilimanjaro’s twin peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, and your first glimpse of the ice fields on the Eastern crater rim.
When we get at the second cave camp, you can relax with some snacks and a nice lunch. There is plenty of time after lunch to relax, enjoy the mood of the camp, and snap pictures.
Day three after breakfast, the journey continues from Simba Camp to your second high altitude camp, Kikelewa Camp where you may witness spectacular views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the tallest of the mountain’s three volcanoes.
We’ll skip the main track and take a smaller path across moorland towards the craggy peaks of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s second volcano. This hike is more physically challenging than the last. In the sheltered valley near Kikelewa Caves at 3612m, our skilled mountain team will set up camp and cook dinner for you.
After breakfast, you will tackle a short, hard walk-up grassy slopes, which will be rewarded with spectacular all-around views of the huge surrounding nature. Soon after, you will leave the forest behind and slowly hike to the Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is located in a beautiful cirque just underneath Mawenzi Peak’s towering spires. Following this journey, you will arrive at the Mawenzi turn hut camp, where you will also witness the spectacular undried Lake with no inlet or outlet. Here you will have lunch, rest, supper, and sleep.
On day 5, right after an early breakfast, you will traverse the volcanic desert of the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, having stopped for your midday picnic lunch then on wards to the Kibo Huts at the base of of the crater wall. The rest of the day should be spent recovering and preparing for your summit ascent.
Today is the great day – Summit Day! Your final ascent will start at around midnight because the lava ash is still frozen and so the hike is easier.
The long and strenuous way to the summit begins. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly ascends. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5681m) located at the crater rim of Kilimanjaro. After a further hike of 1-2 hours passing Stella Point (5,756m/18,885ft) you will reach the Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters.
Congratulations! You have made it to the “Roof of Africa”. Enjoy and cherish this moment.
From here we descend, retracing our steps back to Kibo for breakfast, a warm meal and much needed rest. After a 1–2-hour rest, you will descend to Horombo Hut which will feel oxygen rich after the summit. We will arrive in the afternoon for an overnight stay
We finally reach the end of your 7 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro trekking adventure. Today is your last day on the mountain & will begin with a heavy breakfast and a chat with your hiking crew after a successful trek. A steady descent takes us down through the moorland to the Mandara Hut where a warm lunch will be served. We will then continue through the tropical rain-forest where trekking poles will greatly help as the terrain is muddy.
After six hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Gate (1879m).
Our company vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour). Your guide will have already arranged for your official government certificate and will be delivered to you. You will be exhausted at this stage and a very hot & long shower is recommended.
All our Mountain guides are certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR), equipped to manage emergencies and ensure a safe and well-guided climb for our clients. We prioritize thorough staff training, maintain high-quality medical kits, and adhere to established emergency protocols.
On your Mount Kilimanjaro hike, we’ll supply purified, boiled drinking water and all your meals. Our trekking crew includes a cook (or cooks) experienced in accommodating various dietary needs, so please let us know in advance if you have any specific dietary requirements or restrictions.
On the 7 days Rongai route package, you’ll sleep in tents until day four and Alpine huts after summit on day five. Our crew will handle the setup and take-down of your 4 seasons mountain tents the first 4 days ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free camping experience.
$2075
$1920
$1840
$1765
$1713
$1630
| GROUP SIZE | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 & ABOVE |
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TOUR PRICE |
$2075 |
$1920 |
$1840 |
$1765 |
$1713 |
$1630 |
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