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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing 6-Day Rongai Route

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Tour Type
Private
Age Requirement
10 - 79 yrs
Operated In
English
Max Altitude
5895 meters

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Ends

Moshi, Tanzania

Moshi, Tanzania

Highlights

Challenge yourself on the beautiful and unspoiled Rongai route

Reach the summit at 5,895M and savor the unique feeling of standing on the roof of Africa

Enjoy thrilling and safe scrambles on the very edge of Africa's highest mountain

Visit the welcoming region of Moshi town and enjoy ¨Mbege¨ a local brew beer

Itinerary

Discover a quieter side of Africa’s tallest peak with the 6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Rongai Route tour package. Approaching Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern border of Tanzania and Kenya, this trek offers experienced adventurers a unique ascent far from the crowds. The Rongai route is celebrated for its tranquil trails and pristine wilderness, giving climbers the rare chance to experience Kilimanjaro’s beauty in relative solitude, especially before it merges with the more popular Marangu route near Kibo Hut.

Ideal for those seeking a less trafficked path or for travelers preferring gentler ascents, the Rongai trek is notably less steep than other options, while still maintaining a sense of adventure by using tents rather than huts. The journey traverses untouched rainforest and remote landscapes, offering a striking—if less varied—scenery compared to the Machame or Lemosho routes. One of the route’s key advantages is its drier climate, making it an excellent choice for those tackling Kilimanjaro during the rainy season.

Sleep under the stars in your tent each night, surrounded by the wild, and enjoy a sense of accomplishment as you traverse this lesser-known, serene trail. The unique selling point of this trip is the opportunity to climb Africa’s highest summit away from the hustle, enjoying both the sense of isolation and the raw beauty of Kilimanjaro’s northern face. Perfect for experienced travelers eager for a more peaceful, yet equally rewarding, trekking experience.

Day 1Rongai Start Point (1996m) – Simba camp (2626m)
Day 2Simba camp (2626m) – Kikelewa Camp (3679m)
Day 3Kikelewa Cave (3679m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m)
Day 4Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m) – Kibo hut (4730m)
Day 5Kibo hut – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)
Day 6Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)

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Highest point: Uhuru Peak (5895 m)
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing 6-Day Rongai Route

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What's Included

4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 DinnersTransport to and from Moshi to the trail headProfessional mountain guides/portersAccommodation in mountain tentsThree meals a day while on the mountainAll park entrance fees and taxesEmergency and Rescue Team servicesAirport transfers

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