Kilimanjaro - Rongai route, 7 days

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Rongai route is best option during the rainy season,

The Rongai Route is the only route to ascend up the North side of the mountain.

Less crowded way to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro and also close view of Mawenzi Peak,.

Itinerary

Rongai route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern section of the mountain, not far from the Kenyan border. It is considered quite remote but has seen a surge in trekkers in recent years. On this route, the drive to the trailhead at Nale Moru is long but the road is tarmac most of the way. With a starting point in Arusha, the routes on the souther or western side are more popular because of accessibility. On this route, we camp at the base of Mawenzi Peak before walking across the Saddle to perch ourselves in the the busy camp of Kibo in readiness for the summit assault.

This route over 7 days allows for an extra night at Mawenzi Tarn with acclimatisation walks during the spare day. Doing this will increase the chance of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro.

day 1Hike from Arusha (1,950m) to Simba (2,600m)

After breakfast, we make the journey to Nale Moru, a wooden village near the Kenyan border to complete entrance formalities. After lunch we begin walking through fields and forest to the sound of the chatter of Colobus monkeys before arriving at our camp amongst the moorland grass.

day 2Hike from Simba (2,600m) to Kikelewa (3,330m)

day 3Hike from Kikelelwa (3,330m) to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m)

day 4Acclimatisation day at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m)

day 5Hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo (4,700m)

day 6Kibo to Summit Uhuru Peak (5,985m) to Horombo

day 7Hike from Horombo (3,720m) to Arusha (1,830m)

What's Included

All transport - 4WD Land Rovers or safari vehicles

Accommodation as detailed - 3 person tents shared by two people when camping

Camping equipment (except sleeping bags and personal kit)

Services of guides and porters

All National Park entrance and camp site fees.

All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals

Donations and payments to local community project

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Itinerary

day 1Hike from Arusha (1,950m) to Simba (2,600m)

day 2Hike from Simba (2,600m) to Kikelewa (3,330m)

day 3Hike from Kikelelwa (3,330m) to Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m)

day 4Acclimatisation day at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m)

day 5Hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo (4,700m)

day 6Kibo to Summit Uhuru Peak (5,985m) to Horombo

day 7Hike from Horombo (3,720m) to Arusha (1,830m)