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The Best 6-Days Rongai Route for Kilimanjaro is a 6 days tour in Tanzania via the Rongai route, starting from USD 1500. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
6 days

Route
Rongai

From
USD 1500

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT The Best 6-Days Rongai Route for Kilimanjaro

Our Guides help visitors explore local chagga culture through an affordable Kilimanjaro climb via Rongai route. Rongai route is located above several chagga villages in Rombo district, Tarakea ward, hence it is an opportunity to do cultural tourism with a Kilimanjaro climb trip. Our visitors arrive to Kilimanjaro airport sleep in Moshi, and then goes to Rongai nalemoru gate via Rombo. Rongai Route is a fantastic choice for trekking Kilimanjaro, with a wilderness experience with fewer tourists.

Duration: 6 days
Route: Rongai
Starts at: USD 1500

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Itinerary

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Highlights for The Best 6-Days Rongai Route for Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Moshi to Rongai Nalemoru gate, Simba camp, via Rombo cultural tourism
Day 2: Trek from Simba camp to Kikelelwa camp
Day 3: Climb from Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn camp
Day 4: Hike from Mawenzi Tarn camp to Kibo hut
Day 5: Hike to summit attempt Kibo hut Uhuru Peak summit then descend to Horombo hut
Day 6: From Horombo hut descend down to Marangu Gate

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Moshi to Rongai Nalemoru gate, Simba camp, via Rombo cultural tourism
Day 02	Trek from Simba camp to Kikelelwa camp
Day 03	Climb from Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn camp
Day 04	Hike from Mawenzi Tarn camp to Kibo hut
Day 05	Hike to summit attempt Kibo hut Uhuru Peak summit then descend to Horombo hut
Day 06	From Horombo hut descend down to Marangu Gate

Day 01: Moshi to Rongai Nalemoru gate, Simba camp, via Rombo cultural tourism

>> After breakfast in your hotel, our guides and driver picks you and head to Rombo cultural tourism. Then spend 2 hours for local chagga people tradition, learn agricultural farming activities like coffee and banana, take a cup of coffee. Have lunch, after lunch drive to Nalemoru gate, to register and begin trekking. Our first day climbing Kilimanjaro takes maximum 3 hours. Arrive at the camp, There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave. (Simba Camp)relax with evening tea, drinking chocolate or coffee.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping Near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 02: Trek from Simba camp to Kikelelwa camp

>> Habitat: Moorlands
The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en-route, and reaching Kikelwa Cave at about 3600 metres. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Overnight at 3rd Cave camp (Kikelewa Caves).

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 03: Climb from Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn camp

>> A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Budget camping On Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 04: Hike from Mawenzi Tarn camp to Kibo hut

>> Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight. Overnight at Kibo hut.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kibo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 05: Hike to summit attempt Kibo hut Uhuru Peak summit then descend to Horombo hut

>> You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. From Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 06: From Horombo hut descend down to Marangu Gate

>> After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. Now from Marangu route, drive to your back to your hotel Moshi.