7-Authentic Day Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour

Package Overview

The seven-day Rongai trek on Kilimanjaro is a singular experience that begins in the north and offers seclusion and a variety of sceneries. The steady climb helps acclimate for a higher summit probability, traversing from verdant rainforests to parched deserts. The northern wildness and the Mawenzi Tarn campground are highlights. Africa's highest peak, Uhuru Peak, is reached on summit day, after which Mweka Camp is descended. Famous for its beautiful scenery, this route strikes a balance between peace and aspirations to climb Kilimanjaro.

HIGHLIGHTS
Day 0; Arrival in Arusha or Moshi
Day 1; Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Day 2; Simba Camp to Second Cave
Day 3; Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp
Day 4; Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day 5; Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut
Day 6; Summit – Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and back to Horombo Hut
Day 7; Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA OR MOSHI

  An agent from Cliff Africa Adventure will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and escort you to your accommodation in Moshi or Arusha. The hotel offers a range of amenities to make your stay enjoyable, including a swimming pool, hot water, friendly staff, Internet access, and comfortable rooms. To ensure you are fully prepared for the climb, our managers or guides will provide a briefing in the evening.
  
  Meals: Half Board
  
  Rongai Gate To Simba Camp
  
  Elevation: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Distance: 8 km | 5 miles
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  Meals: Full Board
  
  Your Seven-Day Trip to Rongai At the Rongai Gate, when park registration is completed, the Kilimanjaro Trek begins. The journey begins amid lush, deep rainforests. On this particular day, about 8 kilometers were covered. The terrain progressively rises, allowing you to travel at a comfortable speed. Simba Camp, which is tucked away at a height of about 2,625 meters, is your first overnight destination.

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• Day 2 : Simba Camp To Second Cave

  Elevation: 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
  Habitat: Heath
  Meals: Full Board
  
  The walk takes you into the moorland area as you leave Simba Camp. The hike is around 7 kilometres long and leads to Second Cave, which is about 3,450 meters above sea level. The views of the surrounding environment are mesmerizing, and the scenery opens up.

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• Day 3 : Second Cave To Kikelewa Camp

  Elevation: 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
  Habitat: Heath
  Meals: Full Board
  
  The trip today is almost 6 kilometres long and progressively climbs to Kikelewa Camp, which is situated at an elevation of about 3,600 meters. Moorland and alpine desert blend together to form the new landscape. The isolation and the size of the countryside created a calm ambiance.

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• Day 4 : Kikelewa Camp To Mawenzi Tarn Camp

  Elevation: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Full Board
  
  The Seven-Day Route to Rongai Continue your Kilimanjaro Trek to the 4,330-meter-high Mawenzi Tarn Camp. About 6 kilometres are covered in a single day. One of the famous Kilimanjaro formations, Mawenzi Peak, will be visible to you. With its stunning location next to a glacial tarn, the campsite offers an amazing night-time scene.

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• Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp To Kibo Hut

  Elevation: 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft
  Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  Distance: 8 km | 5 miles
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Full Board
  
  Kibo Hut, the starting point for your summit attempt, will be reached by foot. You reach an elevation of roughly 4,700 meters during this roughly 10-kilometer section of the trip. As you get closer to Kibo Hut, which is situated in the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, the scenery turns bleak and alpine.

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• Day 6 : Summit – Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak And Back To Horombo Hut

  Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
  
  Elevation: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
  Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
  Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
  Habitat: Arctic
  
  Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
  
  Elevation: 19,341 ft to 12,205 ft
  Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  Distance: 16 km | 10 miles
  Habitat: Heath
  Meals: Full Board
  
  An early morning climb to Africa's highest peak, Uhuru Peak, shortly before sunrise, marks the start of the most difficult and rewarding day. Following a celebration of your accomplishment, you will descend to Horombo Hut, which is approximately 3,720 meters above sea level. With a total distance of almost 21 kilometers, this is a long and taxing day.

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• Day 7 : Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate

  Elevation: 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
  Hiking Time: 7-9 hours
  Distance: 20 km | 12 miles
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  
  You travel from Horombo Hut to the Marangu Gate on the last day of your hike. As you descend, you will travel roughly 27 kilometers through areas of lush jungle and moorland. The colorful flowers and lush vegetation offer a different viewpoint of the mountain. You will thank your committed guides and porters and receive your summit certificates when arriving at the Marangu Gate and we will travel by our vehicle to your Accommodation in Arusha or Moshi for your overnight stay.

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Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi or Arusha
• 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi or Arusha
• Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
• Park entry fees.
• Camping fees.
• Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services.
• 4 Season mountain tents.
• Double layered Sleeping Mats.
• Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
• 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
• Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
• Hot water for washing.
• Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
• Government taxes.
• Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter.
• Emergency first-aid kit.
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverage

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

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• Mawenzi Street, NSSF Building, Moshi
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