Kilimanjaro climbing- Rongai route 6 days Itinerary is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, this route still experiences low crowds. Rongai has a more gradual slope than the mountain’s other routes. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the popular Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation). Rongai is a moderately difficult route and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.
Kilimajaro International Airport (JRO) (Google Map)
8:30AM After breakfast
This day we will drive to the village of Nalemoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp.
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. We will have a hot lunch at Second Cave Camp because is a short hiking day. Do acclimatization at evening time via third camp.
After breakfast we will have short hike at gentle slope toward Third Camp. On the way we will have a beautiful view of the mountain Kibo and Mawenzi.
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro
| Package Name | 1 Climber | 2-4 Climbers | 5-8 Climbers | 9+ Climbers |
| Marangu Route 5 days | $1435 | $1350 | $1305 | $1250 |
| Marangu Route 6 days | $1545 | $1450 | $1405 | $1350 |
| Machame Route 6 days | $1695 | $1675 | $1550 | $1525 |
| Machame Route 7 days | $1775 | $1675 | $1595 | $1550 |
| Lemosho Route 6 days | $1705 | $1625 | $1550 | $1525 |
| Lemosho Route 7 days | $1805 | $1705 | $1625 | $1550 |
| Lemosho Route 8 days | $1875 | $1775 | $1675 | $1650 |
| Rongai Route 6 days | $1705 | $1625 | $1550 | $1525 |
| Rongai Route 7 days | $1805 | $1705 | $1625 | $1550 |
| Northern Circuit Route 9 days | $2075 | $1975 | $1825 | $1795 |
| Umbwe Route 6 days | $1705 | $1605 | $1550 | $1525 |
| Package Name | 1 Climber | 2-4 Climbers | 5-8 Climbers | 9+ Climbers |
| Marangu Route 5 days | $ 1585 USD | $ 1500 USD | $ 1455 USD | $ 1400 USD |
| Marangu Route 6 days | $ 1695 USD | $ $1600 USD | $ 1555 USD | $ 1500 USD |
| Machame Route 6 days | $ 1845 USD | $ 1745 USD | $ 1700 USD | $ 1675 USD |
| Machame Route 7 days | $ 1925 USD | $ 1825 USD | $ 1745 USD | $ 1700 USD |
| Lemosho Route 6 days | $ 1855 USD | $ 1775 USD | $ 1700 USD | $ 1675 USD |
| Lemosho Route 7 days | $ 1955 USD | $ 1855 USD | $ 1755 USD | $ 1700 USD |
| Lemosho Route 8 days | $ 2025 USD | $ 1925 USD | $ 1825 USD | $ 1800 USD |
| Rongai Route 6 days | $ 1855 USD | $ 1775 USD | $ 1700 USD | $ 1675 USD |
| Rongai Route 7 days | $ 1955 USD | $ 1855 USD | $ 1775 USD | $ 1700 USD |
| Northern Circuit Route 9 days | $ 2225 USD | $ 2125 USD | $ 1975 USD | $ 1945 USD |
| Umbwe Route 6 days | $ 1855 USD | $ 1755 USD | $ 1700 USD | $ 1675 USD |
| Package Name | 1 Climber | 2-4 Climbers | 5-8Climbers | 9+ Climbers |
| Marangu Route 5 days | $1735 | $1650 | $1605 | $1550 |
| Marangu Route 6 days | $1845 | $1750 | $1705 | $1650 |
| Machame Route 6 days | $1995 | $1895 | $1850 | $1825 |
| Machame Route 7 days | $2075 | $2005 | $1895 | $1850 |
| Lemosho Route 6 days | $2005 | $1925 | $1850 | $1825 |
| Lemosho Route 7 days | $2105 | $2005 | $1905 | $1850 |
| Lemosho Route 8 days | $2175 | $2075 | $1975 | $1950 |
| Rongai Route 6 days | $2005 | $1925 | $1850 | $1825 |
| Rongai Route 7 days | $2105 | $2005 | $1925 | $1850 |
| Northern Circuit Route 9 days | $2375 | $2275 | $2125 | $2095 |
| Umbwe Route 6 days | $1855 | $1905 | $1850 | $1825 |
