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Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

9 days
Start and end in Moshi
4.8
3 traveler reviews

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Moshi

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Hotel orientation and gear inspection
  2. Day 2

    Marangu Gate to Simba Campsite

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Nalemoru gate), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Park registration
    • Rongai Route trek start - 3-4 hours, 6.5km, 700m altitude gain
    • Hot lunch at Nalemoru gate
    • Wildlife viewing (blue monkeys, Black and White Colobus, Bush Baby)
    Landmarks
    Marangu Gate
    Mount Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route
    Simba Campsite
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  3. Day 3

    Second Cave Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Second Cave Camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Second Cave Camp - 3-4 hours, 4km, 500m altitude gain
    • Hot lunch at Second Cave Camp
    • Optional acclimatisation excursions toward Third Cave

    Optional Activities

    • Excursions toward Third Cave
    • Wildlife viewing opportunities (buffaloes, jackals)
    Landmarks
    Second Cave Camp
    Third Cave
    Mawenzi Peak
    Kibo Peak
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  4. Day 4

    Kikelewa Caves Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Kikelewa Caves Camp - 3-4 hours, 5km, 450m altitude gain
    • Lunch at Kikelewa Caves Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife viewing (buffalo, jackals)
    Landmarks
    Kikelewa Caves Camp
  5. Day 5

    Mawenzi Tarn Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hot lunch at Mawenzi Tarn Hut), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Mawenzi Tarn Hut - 3-4 hours, 6km, 370m altitude gain
    • Hot lunch at Mawenzi Tarn Hut

    Optional Activities

    • Brief acclimatisation excursions
    Landmarks
    Mawenzi Tarn Hut
  6. Day 6

    Kibo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Warm meal at Kibo Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut - 4-5 hours, 9km, 370m altitude gain
    • Warm meal at Kibo Hut
    Landmarks
    Saddle (Kilimanjaro)
    Kibo Hut
  7. Day 7

    Mount Kilimanjaro Summit to Horombo Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Midnight summit attempt - 6-8 hours ascent, 5-6 hours descent, 5km ascent, 15km descent, 1195m altitude gain, 2195m altitude loss
    • Ascent to Gillman's Point (5685m)
    • Ascent to Uhuru Peak - Africa's rooftop (5895m)
    • Sunrise viewing at summit
    Landmarks
    Hans Meyer Cave
    Gillman's Point
    Uhuru Peak
    Kibo Hut
    Horombo Hut
  8. Day 8

    Marangu Gate and Return to Hotel

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final trek - 5-6 hours, 20km, 1900m altitude loss
    • Trek through Mandara Hut and rainforest to Marangu Gate
    • Summit certificate presentation
    • Celebration with porters
    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Mandara Hut
    Marangu Gate
  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
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4.8
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.7
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  • C
    April 3rd, 2021
    5.0
    I was with Stanley and his crew six days on the Rongai route. As a woman alone on this trip it was an great...
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    Traveled in April 2021
  • Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route reviewer 2
    March 19th, 2018
    5.0
    Standley, his team and Viva Africa really went over and beyond to make us feel safe, comfortable and well-fed during...
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    Traveled in August 2017
  • R
    March 9th, 2018
    4.5
    Great experience and an easy company to deal with. All pre-departure questions were quickly and professionally...
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    Traveled in February 2018

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