Enjoy 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb VIA Rongai Route

Climb to the Rooftop of AfricaRongai Route Is the only route that approach Mount Kilimanjaro from North East, close to Kenyan boarder. It begins with long drive from Moshi to Rongai gate where the hikes start. The route has low traffic compare to others until Uhuru peak (the summit) and later descend via Marangu route. Is more favorable during the rainy season as the fact of its location. It is located on the direction where the mountain receives very low amount of rainfall in a year and has a varies scenery and beautiful nature, therefore become the best route during the wet season. It is through this route that Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed throughout a year. This route can be climbed in Six days but at Kilisnow & Safaris we recommend 7days with acclimatization at Mawenzi Turn hut camp. This route can be climbed by any individual even those with less backpackers’ experience, those who love mountain cycling experience and people with physical challenges. Our success rate is 98% on this route. ARRIVE IN TANZANIA You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
Driving distance: 55 km/miles, Driving Time: 1hour
Habitat: Cultivated zone
Hotel: Bed and Breakfast

Program (7 days)

Embark on an Extraordinary Tanzanian Safari Adventure!.

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  DAY 1: NALEMORU GATE – SIMBA CAMP

  After early breakfast in your Hotel in Marangu you will drive to Naremoru Rongai Gate. On arrival finalize the climb formalities including registrations and with your Mountain Guides, Porters and Cook start the climb upto cave No.1 for meals and overnight stay at Simba Camp.

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  DAY 2: SIMBA CAMP – SECOND CAVE CAMP – KIKELELWA CAVE CAMP

  After breakfast continue with the treks via cave No.2 upto cave No.3 for meals and overnight stay.

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  DAY 3: KIKELELWA CAVE CAMP – MAWENZI TURN HUT CAMP

  Day of acclimatization on the Mountain with side trekkings via Kibo Saddle to Bofu camp with meals and overnight at Camp No.3.

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  DAY 4: MAWENZI TURN HUT CAMP

  After early breakfast continue with the treks upto School Hut for meals and overnight stay.

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  DAY 5: MAWENZI TURN HUT CAMP – KIBO CAMP

  Early departure for the summit. In the early hours of the morning with your Mountain Guides you will start the final ascent via Gilmans point to Uhuru Peak and descend down via Stella point to Barafu Hut for meals and overnight stay.

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  DAY 6: KIBO CAMP – UHURU PEAK – HOROMBO CAMP

  After breakfast descend down to Horombo Hut for meals and overnight stay.

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  DAY 7: HOROMBO CAMP – MARANGU GATE

  After breakfast descend down to Marangu Gate to be awarded with Victory Certificates for reaching the summit the highest point in Africa Uhuru Peak. Thereafter you will be transfered to Nakara Hotel for hot water showers and overnight stay
  Afternoon you will be transfered to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your KLM flight No.KL 567 for departure.