Tanzania
6 Days Rongai Route
One of the easiest routes with the highest success rate.
What to expect
Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes with a high success rate. The route starts on the north side of Kilimanjaro, just south of the Kenyan border.
Route highlights
From, per person
$1,476
Indicative price, request a tailored quote
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Real scenes from the climb. Tap any photo to view it full size.
Where you'll climb
A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.
Your climb itinerary
A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.
Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Start on Kilimanjaro's quieter northern side, trekking through pine forest to Simba ("First Cave") Camp.
Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
Climb through moorland with views toward Kenya, camping at Kikelewa beneath the jagged Mawenzi peak.
Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
A short, steep climb to Mawenzi Tarn, set in a dramatic alpine bowl beneath Mawenzi's rocky spires, ideal for acclimatization.
Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
Cross the lunar-like Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut, where you'll rest before the summit attempt.
Kibo Hut to Summit & Descent to Horombo Hut
A midnight start for the summit push to Uhuru Peak, followed by a long descent to Horombo Hut for a well-earned rest.
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
Descend through moorland and forest back to Marangu Gate, collecting your summit certificate on arrival.
What's included
Included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
Not included
- Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed above
- Optional tours
- Tips for the mountain crew
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Let's plan your climb
Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.