All park fees and conservation fees for Kilimanjaro National Park Authority
Professional English-speaking mountain guide
Experienced assistant guides, porters, and cook
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
2 nights hotel accommodation (before and after the climb)
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Camping equipment (quality mountain tents, tables, and chairs)
Sleeping mattress
All drinking water during the trek
Portable oxygen cylinder and first aid kit
Daily health checks (pulse oximeter monitoring)
Rescue fees and emergency evacuation arrangements
Kilimanjaro summit certificate after reaching the summit

International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, trekking poles, clothing, etc.)
Tips for guides, porters, and cook
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Additional hotel nights if required
Personal medication

Rongai Route – Kilimanjaro Climb

The Rongai Route is one of the quietest and most remote routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Approaching the mountain from the northern side near the Kenyan border, this route offers a unique perspective of the mountain with fewer crowds compared to the southern routes.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Moshi / Arusha

Arrive at Moshi or Arusha where you will meet your mountain team for a briefing and equipment check before the climb.

Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 02 :

Rongai Gate – Simba Camp

Drive to Rongai Gate for registration at Kilimanjaro National Park. The trek begins through farmland and forest, gradually climbing to Simba Camp.

Elevation: 1,950 m → 2,650 m
Distance: ~8 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Montane forest

Day 03 :

Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp

Continue ascending through open moorland with wide views across the plains of Kenya as you trek to Second Cave Camp.

Elevation: 2,650 m → 3,450 m
Distance: ~6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Day 04 :

Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp

The trail becomes steeper as you approach Kikelewa Camp, located in a sheltered valley with giant senecio plants typical of Kilimanjaro’s high-altitude landscape.

Elevation: 3,450 m → 3,600 m
Distance: ~6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland

Day 05 :

Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Today’s trek leads to Mawenzi Tarn, a beautiful campsite beneath the dramatic spires of Mawenzi Peak.

Elevation: 3,600 m → 4,330 m
Distance: ~5 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 06 :

Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut

Cross the barren lunar landscape known as the Saddle between Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak to reach Kibo Hut, the base camp for the summit attempt.

Elevation: 4,330 m → 4,700 m
Distance: ~9 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 07 :

Kibo Hut – Summit – Horombo Hut

Begin the summit attempt around midnight, climbing to Gilman's Point on the crater rim before continuing to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,895 m). After celebrating at the summit, descend to Horombo Hut for overnight rest.

Elevation: 4,700 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m
Distance: ~21 km
Hiking Time: 11–14 hours
Habitat: Arctic → Moorland

Day 08 :

Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate

After breakfast descend through the rainforest to Marangu Gate where climbers receive their certificates before transfer back to hotel.

Elevation: 3,720 m → 1,870 m
Distance: ~20 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest

RONGAI ROUTE 8DAYS – 7NIGHTS

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RONGAI ROUTE 8DAYS – 7NIGHTS

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Rongai Route – Kilimanjaro Climb