6 Days Rongai Route
Tour Highlights
The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north. The topography of the route does not allow for the application of the climb high and sleep low principle and hikers generally suffer more from altitude sickness on the Rongai route compared to other routes (an additional acclimatization day is highly recommended on this route). The Rongai route use the scree summiting path from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and descend via the Marangu route.
The main itinerary difference between the Rongai 6 day and 7 day routes is the additional acclimatization day at Mwenzi Tarn.
| 6 Days | Max People : 26 |
| Min Age : 10+ | Pickup : Kilimanjaro International Airport |
Price Includes
- All transfers
- Professional and experienced mountain guide, cook and porters
- Rescue fees
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Clean purified water
- Accommodation before climbing
- All entry fees
- All meals during your trekking
- Large portion of fresh healthy nutritious food
Excludes
- Sleeping bags, bring your own sleeping bag but still you can rent it in Arusha at reasonable
- Flight ticket
- Gratitude’s for Kilimanjaro climbing crews
- Personal expenses (e.g. laundry bills, telephone bills, beverages etc.)
- Anything not mentioned above
Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
Change in Elevation: 1,996 m — 2,6260 m
Hiking distance: Approximately 6.7 km
Hiking time: 4 hours
Habitat: Forest (Montane)
Depart from Moshi town and drive 45 minutes to the Marangu park gate for registration. From Marangu park gate we travel to NaroMoru, north east Kilimanjaro, a further 68km and approximately 2 ½ hours on bad roads to the Rongai start point (1996m). Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the NaleMoru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through a beautiful country side. The first night’s camp is at Simba Camp (2 626m). The camp facilities include a public toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut.
