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7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE
Overview
Rongai is the only route starting on the northern slope of Kilimanjaro. It is no less interesting than the popular southern and western slopes. We recommend Rongai to all those who like to do one in two routes, which means that you will be ascending through the Rongai route and Descending through the Marangu route.
Usually, it takes 3-4 hours from Moshi Town and 4-5 hours from Arusha town by driving.
Day To Day Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or Arusha Airport. Meet a representative from Banziadventure, transfer to your hotel. Briefing on hiking details and gear preparation.
Drive to Nalemuru Gate. Obtain permits and start hiking to Simba Camp through the forest zone. Dinner and overnight at Simba Camp.
- Habitat: Forest zone
- Elevation: 2,625 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 8 km
- Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Various lily flowers, Africa yellow wood
- Fauna: Blue or Sykes monkey, Black and White Colobus, various bird species like Turaco
- Accommodation: Simba Camp – tents, tables, chairs, mess tents with candlelight and solar light
Wake-up call with coffee/tea. Hike to Second Cave Camp through heather and moorland zone. Lunch on the way. Briefing and health check. Overnight at Second Cave Camp.
- Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
- Elevation: 3,480 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 4 km
- Hiking Time: 2-3 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Various lily flowers, Lobelia deckenii, small shrubs, Giant senecious Kilimanjari, protea trees
- Fauna: Sunbirds, robin chat, white naked raven, Guenther’s dik-dik
- Accommodation: Second Cave Camp – tents, tables, chairs, mess tents with candlelight and solar light
Hike to Kikelelwa Camp, enjoying views of Kibo Volcano. Relaxation time after lunch. Briefing and health check. Overnight at Kikelelwa Camp.
- Habitat: Heather and moorland zone
- Elevation: 3,630 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 5 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Various lily flowers, Lobelia deckenii, small shrubs, Giant senecious Kilimanjari, protea trees
- Fauna: Various bird species like sunbirds, robin chat, white naked raven
- Accommodation: Kikelelwa Camp – tents, tables, chairs, mess tents with candlelight and solar light
Early wake-up with tea. Hike to Mawenzi Turn Camp through moorland zone. Lunch en route. Briefing and health check. Overnight at Mawenzi Turn Camp.
- Habitat: Moorland zone
- Elevation: 4,310 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 6 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Short grasses, shrubs
- Fauna: Various bird species like white naked raven
- Accommodation: Mawenzi Turn Camp – tents, tables, chairs, mess tents with candlelight and solar light
Early wake-up with tea. Hike to Kibo Camp (base camp) through alpine desert zone. Lunch en route. Early dinner and summit briefing. Overnight at Kibo Camp.
- Habitat: Alpine Desert zone
- Elevation: 4,720 meters a.s.l.
- Hiking Distance: 9 km
- Hiking Time: 5-6 hours (polepole – slow hiking)
- Flora: Short grasses, shrubs
- Fauna: Various bird species like white naked raven
- Accommodation: Kibo Camp – tents, tables, chairs, mess tents with candlelight and solar light
Summit day! Start early for Uhuru Peak (5,895m a.s.l.). Descend to Horombo Hut for rest and lunch. Celebration, certificate awarding, and farewell.
- Hiking Distance: 6 km ascent, 16 km descent
- Hiking Time: 6-7 hours ascent, 4-5 hours descent
- Day for Summit: Night ascent
- Flora: None
- Fauna: White naked raven
- Accommodation: Horombo Hut – beds, solar electricity
Descend to Marangu Gate. Collect your Golden Certificate. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha for relaxation and celebration.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for departure.
Price for Rongai Route 7 Days (2 Nights Hotel)
| Number of Pax | 1 | 2-4 | 5-10+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per Pax (USD) | $2350 | $2000 | $1800 |
Price Range For7 DAYS RONGAI ROUTE
Price Per Person $ 2350
Price Per 2 - 4 People @ $ 2000
Price Per 5 - 10+ People @ $ 1800
Included
- Arrival and departure transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport
- Tents, tables, chairs, private toilet (negotiable), and meals for the whole trip
- Meals for 6 days on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- 2 nights' accommodation in a hotel (breakfast included)
- Emergency oxygen cylinder and first aid kit medical
- Mineral water for the first day (3 liters each)
- Lunch box for the first day
- Comfortable mountain mattress for sleeping
- All park fees & government taxes
Excluded
- Tips for crew team (Tips per porter per day $15, per chef/cooker per day $20, and per guide per day $25)
- Laundry
- Items of nature such as passport, visa, traveler's etc.
- Personal gear rentals
- Mountaineering insurance
- Lunch, dinner, and drinks at the hotel (before and after the ascent)