7 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via Rongai Route

Experience a one of a kind 7 day Kilimanjaro trek on the Rongai Route a remarkable journey through the heart of adventure

7 Days Kilimanjaro Trek via Rongai Route

The Rongai Route is the only northern approach to Kilimanjaro, offering stunning rainforest vistas and a glimpse of Tanzania's second-highest peak, Mawenzi volcano. Ideal for experienced high-altitude trekkers, this route is far from the crowds, spanning 65 kilometers (40 miles), providing a challenging adventure and unforgettable memories.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1 : Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

Day 2 : Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

Day 3 : Second Cave Camp to Kikilewa Camp

Day 4 : Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Day 5 : Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

Day 6 : Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Camp

Day 7 : Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

Day 1: Nalemuru Gate to Simba Camp

Start at Nalemuru Gate (2,020 m) to Acquire treking permits and register with search and rescue the Trek through coniferous forest.Reach Simba Camp (2,625 m) where the mountain crew prepares camp and dinner.

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 Camp

Trek from Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp (3,480 m) which is a relatively easy route taking about 3 hours to rest and explore the surroundings. After lunch, engage in an acclimatization trek towards Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) with a 100-meter gain, then return to Second Cave Camp

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 Camp to Kikilewa Camp

Trek to Kikilewa Camp (3,630 m) with views of Kibo Volcano. After lunch, rest in preparation for the next day's trek towards Mawenzi Tarn Camp and evening health check and instructions from the guide

Destination: Second Cave Camp To Third Cave Camp

Accommodation: Kikelelwa Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 4: Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Early start, breakfast, and trekking to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, located at the foot of Mawenzi Volcano.Lunch and a two-hour rest and acclimatization trek towards Mawenzi Volcano with a 200-meter altitude gain, followed by a return to Mawenzi Tarn Camp for dinner.

Destination: Kikelelwa Camp To Mawenzi Turn Camp

Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

Trekking towards Kibo Summit Camp (4,700 m) through a rocky semidesert landscape.Maintain a steady pace in preparation for the summit trek and rest and hydrate upon reaching Kibo Camp

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

hut

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

Day 6: Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Camp

Night departure from Kibo Camp to ascend Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).trekkers are accompanied by guides monitoring their condition.After summit success, the option to descend to a glacier and return to Kibo Camp, rest for two hours, and then continue the descent to Horombo Camp (3,720 m).

Destination: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

hut

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

Day 7: Horombo Camp to Marangu Gate

Enjoy a warm breakfast and descend to Marangu Gate (1,860 m) for the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park. Gather as a group for congratulations and guestbook signing and receive commemorative certificates and transfer back to the hotel.

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	$1,712 pp	$1,284 pp
2–4 pax	$1,688 pp	$1,266 pp
5–9 pax	$1,663 pp	$1,247 pp
10–15 pax	$1,638 pp	$1,229 pp

Group joining price

Adult	Child
$1,688 pp	$1,266 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen

✓ Rescue fee

✓ 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

Climbing gear

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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