Rongai Route - 7 Days Northern Approach Tour

Package Overview

The Rongai Route climbs Kilimanjaro from the dry, northern side near the Kenyan border—quieter trails, stable weather, and big views of Mawenzi’s jagged peaks. It’s an excellent choice in the shoulder/wet seasons and for trekkers who prefer gradual gradients. You’ll camp most nights, traverse to Kibo Hut for the summit push, then descend via the Marangu side with a final night at Horombo.

Second Cave → Kikelewa → Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo → Marangu Gate
Trek Types: Private • Small-Group on request • Camping (with hut night on descent)
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Moshi/Arusha → Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate → Simba Camp

  Drive to the north-side gate for registration. Gentle hike through heather and pine to Simba Camp (≈2,625 m). Sunset views toward the Kenyan plains.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 2 : Simba Camp → Second Cave

  Steady climb on open moorland to Second Cave (≈3,450 m). Easy afternoon acclimatization walk toward the Eastern Icefields outlook (optional).
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs (+1–2 hrs optional)

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 3 : Second Cave → Kikelewa Camp

  Traverse beneath Mawenzi’s spires to Kikelewa (≈3,630 m). Shorter day; hydrate and rest for tomorrow’s gain.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 4 : Kikelewa → Mawenzi Tarn

  Superb, steeper ascent to the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn camp (≈4,330 m) tucked below Mawenzi. Afternoon acclimatization loop on nearby ridges.
  Hike: ~3–4 hrs (+1 hr optional)

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Hut (Summit Base)

  Cross “The Saddle”—a high alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo—to Kibo Hut (≈4,700 m). Early dinner, gear check, and rest before summit night.
  Hike: ~4–5 hrs

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 6 : Summit Day – Kibo → Uhuru Peak → Horombo

  Midnight start via Gilman’s Point and Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, then descend to Kibo for a hot drink and continue down to Horombo (≈3,720 m).
  Hike: 12–15 hrs total (ascent + descent)

  • Themes Trekking
• Day 7 : Horombo → Marangu Gate → Moshi/Arusha

  Final descent through moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate for certificates. Private transfer to your hotel—hot shower and celebration.
  Hike: ~5–6 hrs

  • Themes Trekking

Inclusions

• Professional mountain team: lead guide(s), assistant guides, cook, and porter crew
• Kilimanjaro park/conservation fees and mountain camping fees
• Quality camping gear: sleeping tents, dining tent with tables/chairs, sleeping mats
• All meals on the mountain (hearty breakfasts, packed or hot lunches, hot dinners) + hot drinks
• Treated drinking water throughout the trek
• Basic medical kit on the mountain (pulse oximeter; supplemental oxygen for emergencies)
• Pre-trek briefing and gear check in Moshi/Arusha
• Private transfers: hotel ↔ park gates (start and finish)
• Summit certificates

Exclusions

• International flights and Tanzania visa
• Pre/post-trek hotels in Moshi/Arusha (available on request)
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, poles, down jacket; rentals available)
• Travel insurance (recommended for high-altitude trekking)
• Optional upgrades (private toilet tent, single-tent supplement)
• Snacks/energy gels, bottled drinks, and personal expenses
• Tips/gratuities for the mountain crew
• Any services not mentioned as included

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
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