Day 1
Arrival in Moshi, briefing and equipment check.
7 Days • Moderate to challenging
Rongai Route — Kilimanjaro Trek
A quieter approach to Kilimanjaro from the northern side.
Route overview
Rongai Route, 7 Days
Rongai climbs from the northern side of Kilimanjaro near the Kenyan border. It sees fewer trekkers and is often chosen during wetter months because the northern slopes are typically drier.
Indicative price
From $1,750 per person
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on group size, travel dates, accommodation, permits, park fees and requested services. Contact us for a current quotation.
Trek highlights
- Quiet northern trails
- Mawenzi Tarn
- Wilderness feel
- Uhuru Peak summit night
Typically included
- Park entry and camping fees
- Experienced mountain guide and crew
- Full camping equipment
- Fresh meals on the mountain
- Drinking water on trek
- Airport transfers on request
Itinerary
Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Trek — 7 days
The only Kilimanjaro trekking route approaching from the north, drier than the southern routes and much quieter.
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From $1,750 per person — indicative
Day 2
Transfer around the mountain to Rongai Gate and trek to Simba Camp.
Day 3
Simba Camp to Kikelelwa Camp through moorland.
Day 4
Short day to Mawenzi Tarn beneath the Mawenzi spires.
Day 5
Acclimatisation walk and rest at Mawenzi Tarn.
Day 6
Cross the saddle to Kibo Hut and rest before summit night.
Day 7
Summit night to Uhuru Peak, descend via Marangu to Horombo and out.
Route
Rongai Gate — Mawenzi Tarn — Kibo Hut — Uhuru Peak — Marangu descent
Typically included
- Park entry, camping or hut fees and rescue fees
- Licensed mountain guides, cook and porters
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Camping equipment where applicable
- Transfers between Moshi/Arusha and the gate
- Pre-trek briefing and equipment check
Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Trek — questions travellers ask
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