6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route
The only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border – remote and scenic.
Rongai Route is less crowded, drier, and offers a unique wilderness experience. It is a great choice for those looking for a quieter trail with gradual ascent and excellent chances of wildlife spotting.
Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,950m) – Simba Camp (2,620m)
Drive to the northern side of Kilimanjaro and begin the trek through pine forests to Simba Camp.
Distance: 8 km | Duration: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp (3,450m)
Climb steadily through moorland with scenic views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields.
Distance: 9 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Second Cave Camp – Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
Continue ascending with gradual elevation gain and reach Kikelewa Camp at the base of Mawenzi.
Distance: 9 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Day 4: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
Climb steeply toward Mawenzi Tarn, nestled beneath the towering Mawenzi Peak.
Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4–5 hours
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Traverse the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach base camp for the summit attempt.
Distance: 8 km | Duration: 5–6 hours
Day 6: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m) – Marangu Gate
Begin your midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Horombo and finally exit through Marangu Gate.
Distance: 21 km | Duration: 12–14 hours
Includes
- Private transportation to and from the selected route
- Airport pick-up
- Quality, waterproof four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Certified, experienced English-speaking mountain guides (other languages on request – $25/day supplement)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, taxes, and climbing permits
- Government taxes
- All meals on the mountain, prepared by our professional cook
- Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Fair porter treatment
- Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
- Boiled drinking water & hot drinks
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excludes
- Hotel before/after trek (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bags, hiking boots – available for rent)
- Tips for guide, porters, and cook
- International flights & visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
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