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Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
6 Days · The North Side Approach
About This Route
AMG Safaris leads treks up the unique Rongai Route, known to be less difficult and more picturesque than the Machame Route and with an extremely high success rate.
The Rongai starts on the north side of the mountain, just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the less travelled routes. It allows you to climb the mountain from multiple viewpoints before joining the Marangu Route for the summit ascent — offering views of both Tanzania and Kenya.
North Side Approach
Views into Kenya
Less Crowded
Very High Success Rate
Tented Camps
Drier Conditions
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Arrival
You will be warmly picked up and taken to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha upon arrival. After supper, stay the night at the hotel.
Hotel in Moshi / Arusha2
Transfer to Rongai Gate – First Cave
Proceed to the Rongai Gate after breakfast. Travel through potato and maize fields as you pass through the wooden village. At 2,150 metres, the ascent starts and ascends steadily through a lovely forest setting. Look out for colobus monkeys. Elevation: 2,150m to 2,600m.
First Cave Camp (2,600m)3
Ascent to Second Cave
Start the morning with a moderate climb to the 3,450-metre Second Cave, which provides breathtaking views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields. Following lunch, veer off the main trail and head over the moorland towards Mawenzi's rugged peaks. Elevation: 2,600m to 3,600m.
Kikelewa Caves (3,600m)4
Climb to Mawenzi Tarn
Take a quick but steep ascent up grassy slopes to be rewarded with amazing views. As you near Mawenzi Tarn at 4,330m — which sits beneath Mawenzi's towering towers — leave the vegetation behind. Have the afternoon free to explore or relax in order to aid acclimatisation.
Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m)5
Crossing the Lunar Desert
Travel across the saddle lunar desert situated between Mawenzi and Kibo to arrive at the School Campsite, situated at the foot of the Kibo crater wall at 4,750m. Take the day off to recover before the final climb.
School Campsite (4,750m)6
Summit Day and Descent to Horombo
Around one in the morning, begin the final ascent by torchlight. A switchback trail leads through loose volcanic sandstone to the crater rim at Gillman's Point (5,685m). After a brief break to watch the sunrise over Mawenzi, proceed to Uhuru Peak (5,896m). Descend to Kibo then continue to Horombo (3,720m).
Horombo Hut (3,720m)7
Descent to Marangu Gate and Transfer to Moshi
Descend through the moorland with breathtaking views. Make your way to Marangu Gate, then transfer to Moshi.
Hotel – Tour EndsWhat's Included
Airport pick-up and drop-off
2 nights hotel in Moshi or Arusha
All transfers to/from the mountain
Professional experienced mountain guides
Guide, porter, cook salaries and park fees
Quality waterproof four-seasons tents
Sleeping mattresses
All meals on mountain
Mess tent with table and chairs
Clean purified drinking water
Mountain park entrance fees
All government taxes incl. 18% VAT
What's Excluded
International/local flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money
Travel insurance
Pricing
Pricing depends on group size and travel dates. Contact us for a personalised, all-inclusive quote.
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