6 Days Majestic Kilimanjaro Hiking Rongai Route

Embark on a thrilling Kilimanjaro hiking adventure via the 6 day Rongai Route Conquer the summit and challenge your limits in Tanzania wilderness

6 Days Majestic Kilimanjaro hiking rongai route package

Discover the ultimate Kilimanjaro hiking experience on the 6-day Rongai Route! This iconic hike takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to arid alpine deserts, all while enjoying unparalleled views of the snow-capped peak. With experienced guides leading the way, you\'ll navigate through varying terrains, encountering unique flora and fauna along the journey.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1 : Rongai gate to Simba Camp (2600m)

Day 2 : Simba camp to Second Cave (3600m)

Day 3 : Second Cave to Third Cave (4330m)

Day 4 : Third Cave to Kibo Hut (4700m)

Day 5 : Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo hut

Day 6 : Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu Gate (1980m)

Day 1: Rongai gate to Simba Camp (2600m)

Distance: 5 km / 3.1 miles Estimated Hiking Time: 3 hours Altitude gain: 2600 meters / 8524 feet After registering at Marangu Park gate, we will begin our hike on the Rongai trail through the lush rainforests. Our first stop for the night will be the peaceful First Caves Camp, where we can relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Destination: Rongai Gate To Simba Camp

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 2: Simba camp to Second Cave (3600m)

Distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles Estimated Hiking Time: 4 hours Altitude gain: 1000 meters / 3280 feet After a short breakfast, we will continue our journey across the moorlands towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en-route. As we ascend, the views start to open up and offer a great view of the water streams below inside the Kikelwa Cave. We will set up camp at Kikelwa Cave Camp, where we can rest and admire the stunning natural beauty.

Destination: Simba Camp To Second Cave Camp

Accommodation: Second Cave Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 3: Second Cave to Third Cave (4330m)

Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles Estimated Hiking Time: 2 hours Altitude gain: 1300 meters / 4265 feet After a hearty breakfast, we will start our ascent towards the jagged pinnacles of Mawenzi. The trail is steep but offers breath taking views of the wilderness area. We will set up camp at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is named after the beautiful tarn lake that reflects the surrounding peaks. This will be a challenging day, but the reward is a stunning view of the mountain range.

Destination: Second Cave Camp To Third Cave Camp

Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

public camp site

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 4: Third Cave to Kibo Hut (4700m)

After breakfast, we will commence our ascent to the summit of Kilimanjaro. We will cross the desert-like landscape known as The Saddle, which lies between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trail is relatively flat and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. We will make our final preparations and rest before commencing our hike towards Kibo Hut.

Destination: Third Cave Camp To Kibo Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

hut

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo hut

We commence our hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro at around midnight. Most of the journey follows a path of steep scree towards Gilman's Point on the Crater Rim. This is considered the most difficult part of the journey, but the stunning views of the surrounding landscape make it all worth it. We will have breakfast and lunch at Gilman's Point before continuing on to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The descent to Stella Point takes approximately 2 hours, and we will then continue our descent to a rest then back to horombo hut for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

hut

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Day 6: Descend from Horombo hut to Marangu Gate (1980m)

After breakfast, we will begin our descent from the horombo hut. From here, we will continue our descent to the Marangu Gate, passing through diverse landscapes including rainforest, moorland, and desert. We will arrive at the Marangu Gate, where our journey began, and head back to Moshi. This will be a relatively easy day of hiking, and we will have the opportunity to reflect on our incredible achievement of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Destination: Horombo Hut To Mandara Hut To Marangu Gate

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Private (Shared) Price

No of pax	Adult	Child
1 pax	$1,564 pp	$1,173 pp
2–4 pax	$1,539 pp	$1,154 pp
5–9 pax	$1,514 pp	$1,136 pp
10–15 pax	$1,489 pp	$1,117 pp
16+ pax	$1,489 pp	$1,117 pp

Group joining price

Adult	Child
$1,539 pp	$1,154 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen

✓ Rental vehicle

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Park fees

✓ A professional driver/guide

✓ All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

Bath towels

Porterage

Roundtrip airport transfer

All flights during the tour

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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