Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

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4.9 Based on 28 Reviews
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7946
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Marangu, Tanzania
  • Ends Marangu, Tanzania
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Stand on top of a continent for an unforgettable experience
  • Rongai is less crowded than other routes on the mountain
  • Enjoy a carefully paced, six-day trek in remote wilderness
  • An extra acclimatisation day increasing the chances of summit success
  • We use one guide for every two clients
  • Exodus has one of the highest summit success rates of any operator on Kilimanjaro
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The "Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route" tour starts from and ends in Marangu. It is a climbing trip that takes 8 days taking you through Horombo Hut, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Kikelewa Cave and 5 other destinations in Tanzania. "Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, meals and others.

With a gentle gradient and sense of untouched wilderness, the Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north and is less crowded than the most popular trails. We trek through farmlands, forest and alpine moorlands as we approach the beautiful summit cone. This route allows an extra day for acclimatisation under the imposing spires of Mawenzi before the arduous final ascent. The last climb begins in darkness but our reward is an incomparable dawn vista over the sweeping East African plains.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Marangu
  • Day 2: Begin ascent through Rongai Forest
  • Day 3: Climb to Kikelewa moorland
  • Day 4: Steady ascent beneath Mawenzi; afternoon acclimatisation
  • Day 5: Cross lunar desert of the Saddle to Kibo, at the bottom of summit cone
  • Day 6: Early start to reach Gillman's Point in time for sunrise over the crater rim; on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Horombo
  • Day 7: Continue descent to Mandara and Marangu
  • Day 8: End Marangu
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout
Others
  • Kilimanjaro Park fee
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request includes single tent)
  • Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.9 - Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 19 2019
5 - Excellent
Kilimanjaro
I was part of a group of 6 teamed up with a further 10 individuals. We bonded well from the beginning and throughout this amazing adventure and from this experience I would have no hesitation in travelling alone. The team were... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 10 2019
5 - Excellent
Kilimanjaro - Go For It with Exodus
Very well organised, everyone very helpful and friendly. Guides brilliant and supportive. 13 out of our Group of 14 made it to the very top ,Uhuru Summit.What a team and great experience.
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 29 2019
5 - Excellent
Epic
What a fantastic adventure summiting Africas highest peak with the most amazing and supportive group of people, ever!!!!Easily The most difficult thing I have ever done.The trek was a well oiled machine. Porters were amazing.... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 27 2019
5 - Excellent
Amazing!
What a hard, rewarding experience... although Kili is not the prettiest of mountains it is certainly a mighty challenge... and withholds its beauty till summit day sunrise. The porters enabled summiting to be possible with their... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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