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7-Day Rongai Route – A Remote and Scenic Trek to Kilimanjaro’s Summit

7 days
Start and end in Moshi
4.8
4 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 100
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Moshi to Rongai Gate

    Start point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (at the hotel, 08:00 - 08:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Rongai Gate through rain forest (3-4 hours, 8 km/5 miles, 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft elevation gain)
    Landmarks
    Rongai Gate
    Marangu Gate
  2. Day 2

    Rongai Gate to Kikelewa Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from base to Second Cave (3-4 hours, 6 km/4 miles, 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft elevation gain)
    • Guided hike from Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave (3-4 hours, 6 km/4 miles, 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft elevation gain)
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Peak
    Second Cave
    Kikelewa Cave
  3. Day 3

    Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn (3-4 hours, 5 km/3 miles, 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft elevation gain)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mawenzi Tarn area
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Tarn
    Mawenzi Peak
  4. Day 4

    Mawenzi Ridge Acclimatization

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Day hike on Mawenzi Ridge (1-2 hours each direction, 2 km/1 mile each way, 14,160 ft to 14,400 ft elevation, acclimatization)
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Ridge
    Kibo Peak
    Mawenzi Peak
  5. Day 5

    Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner to prepare for summit day)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut (5-6 hours, 8 km/5 miles, 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft elevation gain)
    Landmarks
    Kibo Hut
    Saddle
  6. Day 6

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Last dinner on the mountain)

    Included Activities

    • Guided night hike from Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (6-8 hours, 6 km/4 miles, 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft elevation gain)
    • Guided descent from Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut (4-5 hours, 16 km/10 miles, 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft elevation loss)
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Gilman's Point
    Horombo Hut
    Mawenzi Peak
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  7. Day 7

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

    End point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (at the hotel, 02:00 - 03:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (5-7 hours, 20 km/12 miles, 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft elevation loss)
    • Summit certificate collection at Marangu Gate
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate

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Rating
4.7(64 reviews)
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.7

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  • M
    February 7th, 2025
    The Rongai Route was the perfect choice for a quiet and scenic climb. It starts on the northern side of the mountain,...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • 7-Day Rongai Route – A Remote and Scenic Trek to Kilimanjaro’s Summit reviewer 2
    July 8th, 2022
    It was an outstanding experience that brought us on the roof of Africa. The team who climbed with us was really...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • D
    March 15th, 2020
    Well organized professional organization. Super friendly and inclusive group with focus on team work and to get...
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    Traveled in March 2020
  • 7-Day Rongai Route – A Remote and Scenic Trek to Kilimanjaro’s Summit reviewer 4
    February 23rd, 2020
    The KWESA team were fantastic and I had a great time on my trip.
    Traveled in February 2020

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    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    Is it possible for us all to pay separately? I would like to pay with the installment option, but definitely 2 in the group will pay completely. Can I reserve spaces for us please?

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    • Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition SafariOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes is possible for you all booking separately. Just request same tour and date then book yourself. Even installment is fine per TourRadar terms and conditions. Go ahead on reserve space.

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      Joe

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Would it be possible to request an itemary of the Kilimanjaro tour and the safari with sperate prices please? There will be four of us.

    • Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition SafariOperatorWritten October 2024

      We provide safari in Budget which is campsite, midrange Lodge and luxury Lodge. Budget campsite safari price per person 5days will be 1250$. Midrange Lodge 5days per person 1750$. Luxury Lodge 5days per person 4250$. Parks are: Manyara, Ngorongo, Serengeti and Tarangire. Price included: Food, Park fees, Water, Land cruzer with pop up roof, Experience English speaking Guide, Crater fees. Not included: Visa, Flights, Tips.

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Tour ID: 125174

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Kilimanjaro Wonders Expedition Safari. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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