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6 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route
Mountain Climbing

6 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Drier northern route, less crowded.

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

Rongai starts north near Kenya border, drier and less crowded. Gentle gradients, good for rainy season. Merges with Marangu for descent. Success ~80%.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

Gate (1,950m) through pine forest to Simba (2,625m). Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 675m.

Accommodation
Simba Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Pine forest, Gentle start

Day 2: Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

To Second Cave (3,450m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 825m.

Accommodation
Second Cave Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Moorland, Mawenzi views

Day 3: Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp

To Kikelewa (3,630m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 180m.

Accommodation
Kikelewa Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Short day for acclimatization

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

To Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 700m.

Accommodation
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Alpine zone, Tarn lake

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut

Cross Saddle to Kibo (4,703m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours, Gain: 373m.

Accommodation
Kibo Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Saddle traverse, Summit prep

Day 6: Summit Day: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Marangu Gate

To Uhuru (5,895m), full descent. Distance: 27km, Time: 14-18 hours, Gain/Loss: +1,192m/-3,035m.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Summit, Descent

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness

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