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The Rongai route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. It is quieter than the southern routes and drier, and it gives you close views of the jagged Mawenzi peak.
Our 7-day climb includes a full acclimatisation day at Mawenzi Tarn, below Mawenzi peak. A short climb and a rest at the same camp help your body adapt to the altitude before you cross the Saddle to Kibo Hut and summit night.
You descend by a different route, via Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate. The climb includes two nights bed and breakfast at a hotel, before and after the mountain.
Accommodation
| Day | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Simba Camp, about 2,650 m (mountain tent) | Lunch, dinner |
| Day 2 | Kikelewa Camp, about 3,600 m (mountain tent) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Day 3 | Mawenzi Tarn, about 4,330 m (mountain tent) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Day 4 | Mawenzi Tarn, about 4,330 m (mountain tent) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Day 5 | Kibo Hut, 4,700 m | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Day 6 | Horombo Huts | Breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Day 7 | Hotel | Breakfast, lunch |
Good to know
- Best time to climb: all year, except April and May, the rainy season.
- Our crew carries an emergency oxygen cylinder, an oximeter and a portable toilet.
- Arrive at least one day before the climb.
Included and Excluded
- Airport transfers
- Transport to and from the mountain
- 2 nights bed and breakfast at a hotel
- Professional, experienced mountain guide
- Crew salaries
- All park fees
- Quality mountain tents, with table and chairs
- Emergency oxygen cylinder
- Oximeter
- Portable toilet
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Tanzania visa
- Tips for the guides, cooks and porters
- Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
Highlights of the Safari
- Quiet northern approach through montane forest
- Hot lunch at Second Cave with views of Kibo
- Full acclimatisation day at Mawenzi Tarn
- Cross the lunar landscape of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo
- Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa
- Descend by a different route via Horombo to Marangu Gate
Itinerary
Drive from your hotel to Nale Moru Gate on the northern side of the mountain. Hike through montane forest to Simba Camp.
- Elevation: about 2,650 m at camp
- Distance: 6 km, 3 to 4 hours
- Overnight: Simba Camp
The trail heads south-east across the moorland towards the jagged Mawenzi peak. Have a hot lunch at Second Cave, with beautiful views of Kibo, then walk about 3 more hours to Kikelewa Camp for dinner.
- Elevation: about 3,600 m at camp
- Distance: 14 km, 7 to 8 hours
- Overnight: Kikelewa Camp
A short, steep climb to Mawenzi Tarn, a stunning camp below the peak. Hot lunch, rest, dinner and sleep at the tarn.
- Elevation: about 4,330 m
- Distance: 4 km, 3 to 4 hours
- Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn
Walk higher for acclimatisation, then return to camp for a hot lunch and rest. Climbing high and sleeping low helps your body adapt to the altitude and make more red blood cells.
- Distance: 2 km, 2 to 3 hours
- Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn
Cross the Saddle, the wide lunar landscape between Mawenzi and Kibo, to Kibo Hut. Rest and prepare for summit night.
- Elevation: 4,700 m
- Distance: 5 km, 4 to 5 hours
- Overnight: Kibo Hut
Start the ascent around midnight and climb to Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m, the highest point in Africa. Then make the long descent to Horombo Huts.
- Summit: Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m
- Time: 6 to 8 hours up, 4 to 6 hours down
- Overnight: Horombo Huts
Descend through moorland and forest to Marangu Gate. Our vehicle takes you back to your hotel.
- Walking time: about 6 hours
- Overnight: hotel
Frequently Asked Questions
Call or WhatsApp us on +255 738 122 879, email info@kasajetoursafrica.com, or send the enquiry form on this page. We confirm availability and the price for your dates and group size.
We pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. On the first day of the climb we drive you to the park gate, and after the descent we drive you back to your hotel. Two hotel nights with breakfast are included.
Day 1: Simba Camp, about 2,650 m (mountain tent); Day 2: Kikelewa Camp, about 3,600 m (mountain tent); Day 3: Mawenzi Tarn, about 4,330 m (mountain tent); Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn, about 4,330 m (mountain tent); Day 5: Kibo Hut, 4,700 m; Day 6: Horombo Huts; Day 7: Hotel.
Airport transfers, Transport to and from the mountain, 2 nights bed and breakfast at a hotel, Professional, experienced mountain guide, Crew salaries, All park fees, Quality mountain tents, with table and chairs, Emergency oxygen cylinder, Oximeter, Portable toilet, All meals and drinking water on the mountain.
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