Rongai Route at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights on the mountain |
| Starting point | Rongai/Nalemoru Gate |
| Starting elevation | Approximately 1,950–2,360 m, depending on gate/itinerary |
| Summit | Uhuru Peak – 5,895 m |
| Descent | Marangu Gate |
| Accommodation | Mainly mountain tents; hut accommodation may be used on the descent |
| Route character | Remote northern approach, open moorland and alpine desert |
| Difficulty | Moderate to challenging, particularly summit day |
| Main camps | Simba, Kikelewa, Mawenzi Tarn, Kibo, Horombo |
| Total walking distance | Approximately 70–75 km, depending on the exact itinerary |
Published itineraries differ slightly in camp elevations, distances and whether the final pre-summit night is at Kibo Hut or School Hut, so the exact figures should be confirmed with the operator before booking.
Includes
Includes
- Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees
- Camping fees
- Kilimanjaro rescue/park conservation fees as applicable
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides, depending on group size
- Professional mountain porters
- Experienced mountain cook
- All meals during the mountain trek — breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Drinking water during the trek
- Quality mountain tents
- Sleeping mats
- Dining tent and camping furniture
- Park entrance and applicable government taxes
- Airport or Moshi transfers, if included in the selected package
- Accommodation in Moshi before and/or after the climb, if included in the package
- Emergency communication and basic mountain first-aid support
- Porter and crew wages
- Transport to Rongai/Nalemoru Gate at the start of the trek
- Transport from Marangu Gate back to Moshi after the trek
- Government taxes and service charges
Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Medical insurance
- Personal medical expenses
- Personal medication
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Personal snacks and energy foods
- Personal hiking equipment and clothing
- Sleeping bag, unless specifically included in your package
- Trekking poles, unless provided by the operator
- Laundry services
- Personal communications and Wi-Fi
- Hotel accommodation before/after the trek if not stated in the quotation
- Extra nights caused by weather, illness, delayed flights or other circumstances outside the operator's control
- Helicopter evacuation or specialized medical evacuation, unless specifically covered by the chosen insurance/rescue arrangement
- Any activities or services not specifically mentioned under "Included"
