Tanzania Beyond Safari
Kilimanjaro — Rongai Route
A mountain expedition
Seven days on the mountain, eight days in total, on Rongai’s quieter northern approach, with an extra night for altitude.
Trekkers From $350 pp / night From $2,450 pp (7 nights)
The story of this trip
Kilimanjaro is a national park, with park rules, rangers, porters and real altitude. Rongai starts on the north side and is quieter than Marangu. We give it eight days because the extra night is how people actually reach the summit. There is no game viewing on this itinerary, but a safari can follow after a rest night.
What this safari is for
- Rongai’s quieter northern approach
- An extra night for acclimatisation
- A mountain crew of guide, cook and porters
- An attempt on Uhuru Peak
- Separate from any game safari
Route map
Route
From Moshi / Arusha to Moshi / Arusha.
Start: Moshi / Arusha End: Moshi / Arusha
Tanzania
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Start Moshi / Arusha (Start)
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Mount Kilimanjaro (Day 2) Land Cruiser
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End Moshi / Arusha (Day 8) Land Cruiser
Day by day
This is a working route. We confirm the camps and pace on your quote, within 24 hours.
Arrive in Moshi or Arusha
This afternoon you can hire any missing kit. We do not start at the gate on the day you land from Europe.
Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
You may see colobus monkeys if you walk quietly. You spend your first night at Simba Camp.
Simba to Second Cave
Walk slowly on purpose, to help your body adjust.
Second Cave to Kikelewa
This is why Rongai takes 8 days, not 6. The extra night makes a summit attempt more likely to succeed.
Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn
It is cold at this height. We check your pulse and oxygen levels, not just the timetable.
Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
Rest before the midnight start. Reaching the summit is not guaranteed, and turning around is a professional decision, not a failure.
Uhuru Peak, then Horombo
This takes 11 to 14 hours and is the hardest day of the trek.
Descend to the gate
A safari or Zanzibar can start after a rest night, but not tonight.
What’s included
- Mountain crew (guide, cook, porters)
- Kilimanjaro park fees
- Hut or camp nights on the mountain
- Meals on the trek
- Transfers between Moshi or Arusha and the gate
- Lodge before and after the climb, as quoted
What’s not included
- International flights
- Personal gear
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Travel insurance, which is required for the trek (high-altitude cover). You arrange it, or we can add a policy to your quote
- Extra hotel nights
When to travel
January to March and June to October. Summit night is cold at any time of year.
Why this route
The from-rate covers the park fees, mountain crew and nights on the mountain. Route, season and group size set your final quote.
Request a quote
From $350 pp / night. Season, lodge class and group size determine the final price. Or book and pay a deposit.
Not sure this is the right trip?
Tell us your dates and who is travelling and we will adjust this route or suggest a better fit. We reply within 24 hours.
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