Rongai Route Tours & Trips

My partner and I did the 7 day Rongai route in the off season. Amosi was great. They were organized, friendly, professional and responded quickly to requests and emails. The guides Baraka and Ally were awesome. They matched our pace since we were a little faster than average and even allowed us to skip a day by doing two climbs in one day for a shorter route. They organized and managed to porters really well to make it all happen but most importantly all the porters and staff got along and seemed genuinely happy. Since we changed the schedule Joseph did an awesome job communicative with Amosi to get our rides back to the hotel set up and we really didn’t have to do anything. Important to know: There are A Lot of porters/staff! We had 14 people for us two climbers. We were quite astonished since we are used to carrying our own stuff and hiking/climbing with only one guide per two climbers with no extra “staff”. While this seems to be the norm for Kilimanjaro it’s a bit odd if you are used to doing typical self supported climbing with a guide who serves only as a guide. We decided, “When in Rome” though. Overall a really fun experience.

I did a 7-day Kilimanjaro trek via the Rongai Route in December with Kilisatours and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The landscapes along the Rongai Route were breathtaking, with beautiful and constantly changing scenery at every camp. It was one of the most memorable holidays I’ve ever had. It was less crowded so it felt like absolutely exclusive. The crew was outstanding: Bakari the mountain guide, Mojo created amazing food Mama Africa, and a hardworking, friendly team of porters who supported me all the way to the summit. Thanks to them, I successfully reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and fulfilled a lifelong dream. Highly recommended!

Last month, I did the 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Rongai Route with Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris. And the experience was simply amazing. It all started in Arusha—the hotel, the hospitality, everything was perfect. I am impressed by the professionalism and sincerity of our guide and the entire crew team. The Rongai route is relatively quiet and less crowded, and the nature that it captures is truly breathtaking. After arriving at each camp, everything was ready for us in advance—food, water, and resting places. Every day the guide would check our body condition and measure the oxygen level so that we could reach the summit safely. I have never had such a beautiful, challenging, and relaxing experience in recent times. I am grateful to the entire team, especially our guide John, who was by our side throughout. If anyone dreams of conquering Kilimanjaro, I'd close my eyes and recommend Lights on Africa Destinations & Safaris.