Duration: 7 days
The Mt Kilimanjaro Climb by Rongai Route begins on the less visited Northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our professional guides will make your climb dream true. Experience the best food ever on the Read more ➤
7 days mount Kilimanjaro climbing rongai route
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Duration - 7 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
7 days mount Kilimanjaro climbing rongai route The route does not offer huts and the camps are less frequented but they have all the crucial facilities and a rangers hut. After reaching the summit descent is done through marangu route, which can be an upside as you get the Kilimanjaro
Highlights
- highest peak of africa
- Kilimanjaro summit
- mount kilimanjaro
Description
7 days mount Kilimanjaro climbing rongai route
About Rongai route
The rongai route also known as loitoktok route is the trail the approaches the mountain from the north side, close to the Kenyan border. The route is still getting popular so it is less crowded compared to the southern routes. Hiking here can be done all throughout the year as the area receives less precipitation even during rainy season.
Acclimatization is done at mawenzi tarn for those hiking for seven days, which is highly recommended as there is less ‘climb high, sleep low’ option. Despite the fact that the route scenery is not as varied compared to other routes, rongai makes up for this by moving through wild area for almost the entire trail.
The route does not offer huts and the camps are less frequented but they have all the crucial facilities and a rangers hut. After reaching the summit descent is done through marangu route, which can be an upside as you get the Mount Kilimanjaro view from both sides.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- park fees
- professional guide
- meals
- taxes
- hiking crew
- Exclusions:
- accommodation before /after hiking
- flights
- tipping
- visa
- mountain gears
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Uhuru Peak
- Kibo Huts
- Kikelewa - Mawenzi Tarn Trail
- Mawenzi Tarn Camp
- Second Caves Lunch Point
- Simba Camp
DAY 1
MOSHI - RONGAI GATE (NALE MORU) – SIMBA CAMP
We’ll depart from moshi to marangu gate for permit and after all the formalities we’ll head straight to rongai gate and begin our hike.
The hike will begin in by traversing though the forest which is a home to variety wildlife including black and white colobus monkey, as the forest begins to thin well come to our first camp which offers an extensive view of Kenya.
Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
SIMBA CAMP - SECOND CAVE
Start our hike after breakfast and mount to the second cave with an incredible view of kibo and eastern ice fields on the crater rim, after lunch we will rest in the camp or opt to explore the surrounding area for acclimatization factor.
Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 3
SECOND CAVE - KIKELEWA CAVE
After breakfast, depart from the camp and walk out across moorland heading to the jagged peaks of mawenzi. Today’s hike is short and offers magnificent view of the wilderness. The camp will be setup in the sheltered valley near kikelewa caves at 3630m; the site is located beneath the jagged spires of mawenzi, at mawenzi tarn.
Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 4
KIKELEWA CAMP - MAWENZI TARN
This day is specific for acclimatization and it will be spent to hiking on mawenzi ridge, the unspoiled landscape offers spectacular views of kibo and mawenzi. After exploring the unique area you may opt to take rest or keep exploring the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight will be in mawenzi tarn.
Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 5
MAWENZI TARN - KIBO HUT
We’ll begin our gradual climb to kibo hut and along the way we’ll pass through the saddle of Kilimanjaro which is between kibo and mawenzi. After reaching kibo, dinner will be served early and prepare for the summit climb which will start at 02:00am
Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft
Distance: 9km/5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6
KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT THEN HOROMBO HUT
Around 2:00 am you will be woken up for an early hike to the summit. Hot tea will be served with some snacks and a strenuous hike to the uhuru peak will begin. We will trek on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point and keep heading to uhuru peak; the highest peak in Africa. After reaching the peak, take some pictures and savor your victory and after that start your descent. We’ll have lunch at kibo and after that head to horombo for dinner and a night rest.
The last part of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be a bit challenging so make sure you are well covered, as the weather will be very cold, pay attention to your guide and do not rush.
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft
Distance: 16 km/10 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7
HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI
We’ll depart from horombo and start our descent through moorland to mandara hut. Proceed descending through the lush green forest to marangu gate a vehicle will meet you and take you back to your hotel in moshi. The lower parts of the mountain can be wet and slippery so trekking poles and gaiters will be helpful.
Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft
Distance Covered: 18km down
Time to be used: 5 - 7hrs
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