rongai 6 days kilimanjaro

Taking the 6 days Rongai Route up Mount Kilimanjaro is a great choice because you are actually using the second easiest route after Marangu route. Start hiking from the East side of the Mountain. Close to the Tanzania Kenya bolder. It is very scenic and offers great views of Mawenzi peak and Kibo peak. Finish the hike at Marangu gate. The advantage of this trail is less tourists, super view of Kenyan side and Tanzania side. High percentage of reaching at the summit. You can hike 5-7 days depends on your time.
The path is less popular due to its remote location, but it offers trekkers a unique wilderness experience, including the chance to see large animals such as antelope, elephants, and buffalo. Because there is less rainfall on this side of the mountain, you are less likely to get wet and have better views of the peak. It is recommended that additional days be set aside for acclimatization because it is flatter and does not have the option of hiking high and sleeping low.
The Rongai way is one of the more straightforward routes up Kilimanjaro. The only route to ascend Kilimanjaro from the north is by the Rongai Route, and the only way to descend is via the Marangu Route.

6 DAYS RONGAI PROGRAM

Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
DAY 1: Nalemoru Gate (2364m) to Simba Camp (2671m)
This morning we will drive to the village of Nale Moru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.
Distance covered: 7km
Approx. time taken: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


DAY 2: Simba Camp (2671m) to Kikelewa Camp (3600m)
The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch at cave camp we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro's volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m.
Distance covered: 13km
Approx. time taken: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


DAY 3: Kikelewa Camp (3600m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m)
This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization.
Distance covered: 3km
Approx. time taken: 2-3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


DAY 4: Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4750m)
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
Distance covered: 10km
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


DAY 5: Kibo Hut (4750m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3750m)
Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


DAY 6: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included



MAP OF RONGAI ROUTE