Launch your Kilimanjaro ascent after a hearty breakfast, departing from Arusha or Moshi to Marangu Gate for registration. Transfer to the Rongai trailhead and begin a gentle 3-4-hour hike through maize fields and pine forests, spotting Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys amid stunning scenery. Ascend to Simba Camp on the moorland’s edge, with panoramic Kenyan plains views. Enjoy a delicious dinner and rest under the tranquil mountain sky—your professional Kilimanjaro adventure starts here!
Itinerary
This is the third popular route on Kilimanjaro and involves much shorter approach to Kibo than the Marangu Route.
Accommodation: Tents
Standard duration: 6 days, the walking is quite strenuous.
Tour program
Rongai Gate - simba camp
Start point
Arusha, Tanzania
07:00 - 08:00
Simba camp- Kikelewa Camp
Rise to a gourmet breakfast crafted by your master chef , energizing you for the climb to Kikelewa Camp. Pause for lunch at 2nd Cave Camp, soaking in stunning views, then trek onward to Kikelewa. Savor a sizzling dinner and fireside chats under a starlit African sky, with Tanzania’s panoramic beauty unfolding below. Settle into Kikelewa Camp for a serene overnight, blending tranquility and anticipation—a rich, professional Kilimanjaro milestone!
Kikelelwa Camp- Mawenzi Tarn hut camp
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast , then tackle a short, steep climb to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp at 4,330 meters from 3,600 meters. Traverse scrubby moorland, showcasing Kilimanjaro’s unique flora and stark beauty. Arrive at this high-altitude haven, framed by dramatic stone towers and stunning vistas. Enjoy a gourmet lunch amid the raw grandeur, then rest overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp—a concise, professional ascent steeped in mountain splendor!
Mawenzi Tarn Camp- Kibo Hut
Embark on a 4-5-hour hike across the saddle’s lunar-like desert, a stark, high-altitude expanse between Kilimanjaro’s peaks. Arrive at Kibo Camp, your final stop before the summit, nestled below Kibo cone with stunning views of Mawenzi and your goal in sight. This alpine journey showcases nature’s raw beauty and builds anticipation for the ascent ahead. Enjoy meals amid panoramic vistas, resting in this professional haven as you near Africa’s rooftop!
Kibo hut-Uhuru Peak- Horombo Hut
Rise just after midnight at Kibo Camp, warmed by tea and a light meal as you gear up for the summit. Ascend 5-6 hours through the dark, guided by headlamps, reaching Gilman’s and Stella Points as dawn hints on the horizon. Push on for an hour to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, greeted by a stunning sunrise over Africa’s roof. After this triumph, descend to Kibo Hut for lunch, then continue to Horombo Hut for dinner and rest—carrying the pride of Kilimanjaro’s conquest!
Horombo hut - marangu gate - Hotel
Celebrate your Kilimanjaro triumph over a final mountain feast, shared with trekkers and crew amid laughter and pride. Descend to Marangu Gate for heartfelt farewells, tipping your dedicated guides, porters, and cook, and capturing memories with photos. Your driver then escorts you to your comfortable Moshi or Arusha accommodation for a restful night—basking in the glow of conquering Africa’s rooftop in a rich, professional finale!
End point
Arusha, Tanzania
16:00 - 17:30
Cancellation Policy
if a customer cancels at least 2 days in advance of the schedule they will receive 100% refund.
if a customer cancels within 1 day of the schedule they receive 0% refund.
Tour Details
Accommodation
- Camping accommodations and Huts
Transport
•Airport transfer will be provided (too and from)
- Transportation to and from Kilimanjaro gate
Optional
- Materuni waterfalls, coffee tour, and Hotspring waterfall
- Safari to Tanzania National Parks
- Serengeti National Park
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro crater
- Lake Manyara
Flights
- For international flight, (Round Trip), you will book at your own
- We can only book your internal flight if needed (on request at extra cost
Additional Services
•Oximeter to measure your daily oxygen level (oxygen saturation)
•Transfers from Hotel to gate entrances (starting point of the climb).
•Services of a private mountain guide, cook, and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client's private bags.
•National Park entrance fee, rescue fee, and camping fees
•Value Added Tax (VAT) – 18% of the total price.
•All meals (vegan, vegetarian, Halal & gluten free) and water 3 liters a day
•Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
•Tents (double occupancy)
•Sleeping Mat, Mess Tent, Folding chairs, Cooking tent ,Walking sticks
•Medical kit
•Porters wage
Walking sticks
Additional Services
- Personal gear
- Tipping
- International fights
- Domestic flights
- Private toilet at an extra cost of 150$
- Extra Porter
- Flight tickets
- Travel Insurance.
Meals
- Fresh,hot and nutritious meals on the mountain
- This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer
Guide
- In this 6 days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route, you will be together with our professional Guide, assistant guides, cook and porters who will take care of you until the end of the trip.
Good to know
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling
Tanzania
Plugs and adapters