Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

Included

Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport, park and climb fees, guides, porters, all camping equipment except sleeping bags, standard mountain rescue fee.

Not included

Flights, visas, travel insurance, tips.

Is it for you?

All Kilimanjaro treks are challenging and you need a good level of fitness. We use tents and huts on this route. The dormitary-style huts are operated by the national parks authority.You will need to be ready for very variable temperatures, from hot to extremely cold.

Best time

Kilimanjaro can be trekked all year, with advantages and disadvantages each month. See below for details.

Getting there

Flights will cost from £550-850 depending on season and availability (about £650 is most usual).

Duration: 8 days

1. Day 1:
   Moshi. Overnight at the Keys Hotel. You will have an evening climb briefing. 
2. Day 2: 
   Simba Camp. You will be transferred to the start of the route, close to the Kenyan border. It is just a short walk from here to Simba Camp on the edge of the rainforest. 
3. Day 3:
   Kilelewa Caves, 3600m. Today's climb is a gradual ascent to the camp. 
4. Day 4:
   Mawenzi Tarn, 4330m. You continue the ascent towards Mawenzi Tarn crossing the Northern Valley. 
5. Day 5:
   Kibo Hut, 4700m. Climb across the lunar desert of the Saddle, a lava covered expanse between the 2 peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. 
6. Day 6:
   To the summit, 5895m! You have a very early start for this final ascent, arriving at Uhuru Peak at dawn. Enjoy the magnificent views from the highest point in Africa before heading down on the Marangu Route to Horombo Hut.     
7. Day 7:
   Moshi. Descend to the park gates at Marangu where you are met and transferred to the Keys Hotel.   
8. Day 8:
   Transfer to airport for onward or return flight.