7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

By Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures

Overview

Conquer Kilimanjaro in 7 Days: Epic Rongai Route Adventure Awaits Trek Africa’s Majestic Peak with Breathtaking Views & Unforgettable Memo

Rongai Kilimanjaro Hiking Route

Rongai Kilimanjaro hiking route begins in the northern side of Kilimanjaro Mountain, 45km from Moshi town or 69km from Arusha. Rongai is stated to be one of the most beautiful routes that start from the Northern side, In comparison to others this is the easiest route and its popularity has been increasing tremendously over the years. The route host a variety of spectacular landscapes together with different plants and animal’s species which make it one of the best sought after route of the Northern side. The typical duration for this trip is 6 days. But mostly the hikers prefer to take one day more, i.e., the 7 days to make the success rate higher. Rongai is scenically more beautiful than that of Marangu, and the difference is that when Marangu offers the hut facilities, the Rongai offers the tents to rest and make the overnight stay. At the end of each day you would find your tents pitched by the porters.

This route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and is one of the least traveled routes. The route merges with the Marangu for the summit climb. The descend follows the Marangu route on the mountain’s southeast side, so you will be able to Kilimanjaro from many points. There are two versions of this trek- a direct 6 day itinerary and a 7 day itinerary that takes a longer route. You can choose to attempt the summit via Mawezi Tarn Hut or via School Hut which is also referred to as the Outward Bound Hut. The former is longer and more popular. Prior acclimatization is suggested in order to attempt the latter successfully.

Tour Includes

  • Kilimanjaro Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
  • 2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi is included
  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel in Moshi
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • All meals while on the mountain
  • Quality mess tents with table and chairs
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Clean purified drinking water
  • Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
  • All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT
  • Community Development Fund & Conservation Fund

Tour Excludes

  • International or Local Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Passport and Visa fees
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel Documents (Yellow Fever Certificate etc.)
  • Tip for your crew

Category: Travel & Outdoor, Climbing

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • ages 12+
  • In person
  • Doors at 6:00 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Mount Kilimanjaro

Moshi

Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region Tanzania, United Republic of

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Agenda
08:00 - 11:00

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai gate then to the first cave/simba camp

Climbing via Rongai, takes extra miles from Moshi town hence, your day should start in the morning by being picked up by your driver and your mountain guides and takes a leave drive from Moshi town to Rongai gate. At the gate, the porters will collect your luggage packed together and you will remain with your daypack for your on-walk necessities as you will meet your porter at the camp, our guide will explain to you that you should carry in your daypack during briefing. After the park formalities at the gate, you will then start your hike with your mountain guide walking through the cypress plantations of the montane forest where you can expect to see the wild animals like colobus monkey and some bird species. The hike will be of 3 to 4hrs which is a distance of 6.5 kilometers from Rongai gate to the first cave camp. Time and distance: 3 to 4hrs which is a distance of 6.5km Elevation: 1,800m/5,900ft to 2,600m/8,400ft

Day 2: First cave/simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

The day will begin with your breakfast at the camp and leave the first cave camp hiking to the second cave camp. You will have to walk a distance of 5 kilometers that with take 3 to 5 hours hiking. On this day you will be trekking through the Moorland zone, and you will have a stunning view of the Kibo cone and the eastern ice fields of the crater rim. At the second cave camp you will have your day camping and rest, ready for your next day. Time and distance: 3 to 4hrs which is a distance of 5km Elevation: 3480m/11417ft

08:00 - 11:30

Day 3: Second Cave Camp to Kikelewa camp

Rongai has no much of the steepness and make the route king easy and short however, the adventure is still there. The day will be a trek of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 9 kilometers from the second cave camp to the Kikelewa camp for your meals and camping. Your walk will be in the moorland forest and the day will gives you an awe view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi with the eastern ice field. You will meet your porters at the camp and your chef ready for your meals and rest for your following day venture. Time and distance: 3 to 4hrs which is a distance of 9km Elevation: 3630m/11910ft

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Dec 24 · 8:00 AM GMT+3