Overview

Kilimanjaro Rongai Climb

The 6-night Kilimanjaro Rongai Route offers a unique and rewarding trekking experience, starting on the remote northern side of the mountain near the Kenyan border. This route provides a gradual and steady ascent through diverse landscapes, including lush forests, moorlands, and high-altitude deserts. The Rongai Route is known for being quieter than the more popular southern approaches, offering a more peaceful climb while still providing stunning views and a great chance for wildlife sightings along the lower slopes.

Type Of TourTailored Tour
Duration 10 Days
Countries Tanzania
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Marangu Hotel
Room basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Following customs clearance, you will retrieve your luggage and be warmly greeted by our dedicated Meet and Greet team. From there, a comfortable transfer will take you to the Marangu Hotel for check in....

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Day 2 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Marangu Hotel
Room basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Today is a rest day, the perfect opportunity to relax and finalize preparations before embarking on your Kilimanjaro climb. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and stunning views of the mountain, the peaceful environment allows you to recover from travel and mentally prepare for the adventure ahead....

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Day 3 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: First Cave Camp
Room basis: Full Board

The day begins with a hearty breakfast at Marangu Hotel, fueling you for the exciting journey ahead. As you depart the hotel, anticipation builds as you set off for the remote northern side of Kilimanjaro, where the Rongai Route begins. The drive is an adventure in itself, offering glimpses of Tanzania’s beautiful countryside. You’ll pass through small, vibrant villages and expansive agricultural fields, where local farmers tend to crops like maize and potatoes. As you...

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Day 4 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Kikelelwa Camp
Room basis: Full Board

After a hearty breakfast at Simba Camp, you’ll set out on the next leg of your trek, leaving the forest behind and entering the vast, open expanse of the moorland zone. The change in scenery is immediate and dramatic as the trail rises above the tree line. The dense, shaded forest gives way to a more rugged, exposed terrain. The path is lined with low-growing heathers and grasses, while occasional giant lobelias and other unique...

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Day 5 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Room basis: Full Board

Today’s trek, though shorter in duration, presents a steeper and more challenging ascent as you make your way toward the dramatic spires of Mawenzi Peak, one of Kilimanjaro’s most striking geological features. After breakfast, you’ll leave the relative comfort of Kikelelwa Camp and begin your journey upward, venturing into rocky, alpine terrain. The trail becomes noticeably more rugged as the landscape around you transitions from the grassy moorlands to an increasingly barren, almost...

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Day 6 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Room basis: Full Board

This day is entirely dedicated to acclimatization, a crucial step in ensuring your body adjusts to the increasing altitude as you approach the higher reaches of Kilimanjaro. After a restful night at Mawenzi Tarn Camp and a hearty breakfast, you’ll set out on a short but important hike to Mawenzi Ridge, climbing to an altitude of around 4,500 meters. This hike is designed to help your body acclimatize by gradually exposing it to higher altitudes...

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Day 7 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Room basis: Full Board

Today, you’ll traverse one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring sections of your Kilimanjaro trek: the Saddle, a vast, barren plateau that stretches between the two towering peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. The change in landscape is immediate and striking as you leave the rugged slopes of Mawenzi behind and step onto the windswept expanse of the Saddle. This high-altitude desert is stark and desolate, with very little vegetation—just a few hardy plants clinging to...

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Day 8 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Room basis: Full Board

At midnight, the time you’ve been preparing for finally arrives: the summit attempt begins. The air is cold and still, and there’s a palpable sense of anticipation as your guide gently wakes you. You’ll slowly emerge from your tent, dressing in layers upon layers of warm clothing to protect yourself from the freezing temperatures that await you on the ascent. The night is pitch black, illuminated only by the faint light of the moon and...

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Day 9 : Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Marangu Hotel
Room basis: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

The descent from Horombo Hut to Mandara Hut begins after an early breakfast, as you embark on the final leg of your incredible Kilimanjaro journey. The trail leading down from Horombo offers a gentle, steady decline, and after the physical challenges of the previous days, the downhill walk feels manageable, even refreshing. The surrounding landscape, still part of the moorland zone, is dotted with hardy plants and sweeping vistas, though the oxygen-rich air at this...

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Day 10 : Depart

Room basis: Bed and Breakfast

Your final day begins with a relaxed morning at Marangu Hotel, where you can savor a well-earned breakfast after your successful Kilimanjaro Rongai climb. As you enjoy your meal, there’s a sense of accomplishment in the air, reflecting on the incredible journey you’ve just completed....

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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

Start DateEnd DateRate Per Person / 1 ClimberRate Per Person / 2 ClimbersRate Per Person / 3 ClimbersRate Per Person / 4 Climbers +Park Fees
01 Jan 202531 Dec 20254,3462,8872,3912,062970

Total cost is Rate Per Person + Park Fees.

Dates reflect seasonality, please enquire for specific availability.

Prices are based on current exchange rates. The selling currency may be different from the one displayed.

What's Included

Airport transfers.
Accommodation.
Meals as indicated.
Fully guided Kilimanjaro climb  with all camping equipment, sleeping bags and emergency oxygen.
Park fees.

What's Excluded

International airfare.
Visas.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
Drinks.
Optional activities.
Items of a personal nature.