The Rongai Route, located on the eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro, begins just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border. This scenic route takes trekkers through farmland and forest, passing through multiple climate zones that add variety to the journey. Along the way, you'll be treated to spectacular views over the Kenyan plains and may even spot some local wildlife.
The Rongai Route typically offers two trekking options: a 6-day or a 7-day itinerary, depending on your available time and budget. Regardless of the option you choose, both itineraries offer a high success rate for reaching the summit.
7-day Rongai Route is ideal for those who prioritize safety, comfort, and a higher chance of summiting Kilimanjaro successfully. It offers more time to acclimatize, recover, and enjoy the journey, making it a popular choice for climbers of all levels.
Today we will drive about 3 hours from your hotel to Rongai gate for registrations. You will have hot lunch and meet your Kilimanjaro crew, after hiking will start through crossing village of Nalemuru fields of maize and potatoes before entering the alpine trees forest. The climb is consistently and gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife like blue monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys. You will reach the first campsite at the edge of rain forest and overnight.
Today after breakfast we will start steady walk ascent up to second cave for lunch. After lunch we will start walking in a flat area then a bit steep and descend down a bit before arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight. Today we will be able to seeing Kibo peak and eastern ice fields from the crater rim.
Today after breakfast we will start with short steep climbing up grass slopes, which are rewarded with superb circular views and tangible sense of wilderness before reaching Mawenzi Tarn hut for lunch. After lunch we will do a nature walk for acclimatization to the slopes of Mawenzi and back to the camp for dinner and overnight.
The day is meant for acclimatization which allows your body getting used to high altitude and low oxygen levels. Take a walk exploring the landscapes for one hour and long rest for the day. Return back to the campsite in time for hot lunch. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.
Today we will trek crossing the saddle area between Mawenzi peak and Kibo peak and it will be our last water point and on our way we will be able to see the remain of plane crash, and we will stop at the middle of alpine desert for picnic lunch before getting to the camp for earlier dinner and earlier sleep wait for the summit.
Around 11:00pm you will wake up for tea and some snacks and dress up warm for the summit, The summit will start with gradual ascent through volcanic screed meet zigzag trail starting to getting steep and keep moving to crater rim known as Gilman’s point 5685m rest for a while and headed to Stella point 5756m rest for a while again for pictures and view of sun rise also we will join other hikers from Barafu base camp and join together heading to Uhuru peak 5895m. At the summit we will stay for 10-15 minutes for pictures and view and start descending back via the same trail to Kibo hut for resting, brunch and after descend to Horombo hut for overnight.
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm
and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
*Actual times may vary based on traffic, your walking pace, and weather conditions and they may be adjusted based on seasons. Your guide may choose a different route based on conditions or adjust the schedule based on any altitude symptoms you are experiencing.
Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport,
2 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi (before & after climb)
Transport to and from Moshi to the trail head
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
Private toilet
Four season mountain tents,
Sleeping pad, foam, 1.5 inches thick
Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
Breakfast at hotel
Airfare
Lunch or dinner at hotel
Beverages at hotel
Personal gear and equipment
Tips
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