5-Day Rongai Route
Mount Kilimanjaro
$1500 / adult
Child: $950
Tour Details
About 5-Day Rongai Route | Kilimanjaro Climbing - 2026 - 2027 The 5-Day Rongai Route | Kilimanjaro Climbing - 2026 - 2027 - 2028, which is a camping route, goes up the north slope of the mountain from where you can see the plains of Kenya to the north. To get to the start, you drive anti-clockwise around the base of the mountain, mainly on tarmac road with some rough road just before the gate. Duration: 5 days Route: Rongai Route From: USD 1250
Highlights
Day 1: Moshi Rongai Gate Hike to Simba Camp (2830m)
Day 2: Simba Camp to Third Cave (3900m)
Day 3: Third Cave to Kibo Hut (4700m)
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit
and down to Horombo Hut
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to Marangu gate
drive to Moshi
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi Rongai Gate Hike to Simba Camp (2830m)
The Rongai Route, which is a camping route, goes up the north slope of the mountain from where you can see the plains of Kenya to the north. To get to the start you drive anti-clockwise around the base of the mountain mainly on tarmac road with some rough road just before the gate.
Day 2: Simba Camp to Third Cave (3900m)
After a big breakfast, we continue to climb through moorland scenery. You will notice the growing altitude today in your legs and the rhythm of your breathing. Your guide will advise you to go "pole, pole" ("slowly, slowly") if he thinks your pace is too fast for the altitude. You will see Kilimanjaro's snowcapped summit, which seems quite near and the jagged peak of Mawenzi on the horizon. We stop for lunch at Second Cave, a natural cave formed by the cooling of the lava. The Rongai Route divides here and you take a right fork to Third Cave, whilst the climbers on the longer route go to Kikelewa Camp. We get up to a height of 3,900 metres today where we camp for the night at Third Cave. You will need to start wear warm clothing. It can get very cold at this stage.
Day 3: Third Cave to Kibo Hut (4700m
Today is a steep climb across arid montane desert. By the end of the day we have reached Kibo Hut at 4,700 metres where we camp overnight, and rest ready for the ascent to the Summit at Midnight. Your guide will brief you about what to wear and how to approach the final leg to the summit. You will wake just before midnight, have a hot drink and a snack and begin your climb. Faint snakes of light shine out in the frosty night as other groups of climbers make the slow ascent to the summit.
Day 4: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit
The provider has shared the route for this day. Ask them for the detailed schedule.
Day 5: Hike Horombo Hut to Marangu gate
The provider has shared the route for this day. Ask them for the detailed schedule.
What's Included
Included
Rescue fee
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Not included
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Porterage
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Climbing gear
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International flights (From/to home)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Sleeping bag
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Bath towels
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Tips (Tipping guideline US$50.00 pp per day)
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Personal items (Souvenirs
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travel insurance
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visa fees
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etc.)
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Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
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