Kilimanjaro · Detailed Itinerary
6 Days Rongai Route
Quiet northern approach
6 Days on the mountain
from $2,090 pp
Kilimanjaro
The only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. Drier, quieter and with the best chance of seeing wildlife in the lower forest sections.
Trip highlights
- Quietest of the main routes
- Drier — good in shoulder seasons
- Dramatic Mawenzi Tarn camp
- Wildlife in the lower forest
Detailed Itinerary
Day by day
- Day 1
Rongai Gate → Simba Camp
Quiet northern approach from 2,020m to Simba Camp (2,625m). 3–4 hrs.
- Day 2
Simba → Kikelewa Camp
Climb across moorland to Kikelewa (3,679m). 6–7 hrs.
- Day 3
Kikelewa → Mawenzi Tarn
Short climb to dramatic Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m) for acclimatisation. 3–4 hrs.
- Day 4
Mawenzi → Kibo Hut
Cross the lunar saddle to Kibo Hut (4,700m). 5–6 hrs.
- Day 5
Summit → Horombo Hut
Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), descend to Horombo (3,720m). 12–14 hrs.
- Day 6
Horombo → Marangu Gate
Final descent, certificates and transfer to Arusha. 5–6 hrs.
What's included
- All Kilimanjaro park & camping fees
- KPAP-partner guides, cook & porters
- Twin mountain tents + private mess & toilet tent
- 3 hot meals + tea daily on the mountain
- Pulse oximeter daily health checks
- Emergency oxygen & first aid kit
- 2 nights hotel in Moshi/Arusha (pre & post)
- Summit certificate at Uhuru Peak
Not included
- International flights & visa
- Travel & evacuation insurance
- Sleeping bag & personal gear (rental available)
- Tips to mountain crew (~$300 pp recommended)
