May 6, 2025
Tour Overview
The 9-days Rongai Route is a quieter and less crowded path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, starting from the northern side of the mountain. Known for its scenic beauty and gradual ascent, this route provides trekkers with stunning views of the Kenyan plains and the mountain’s vast landscapes.
The Rongai Route offers a unique experience, traversing through pristine forests and alpine meadows, making it an ideal option for those seeking a more peaceful Kilimanjaro adventure.
Highlights
- Quieter Trail Experience: Ideal for trekkers who prefer solitude and fewer crowds on the mountain.
- Northern Approach: The only route starting from Kilimanjaro’s remote north, offering unique perspectives.
- Wildlife Sightings: Increased chances to spot colobus monkeys and other wildlife early in the trek.
- Gentle, Gradual Climb: A steady ascent that allows for smoother acclimatization.
- Diverse Scenery: Trek through pine forests, open moorlands, and lunar-like alpine desert.
Day By Day
Include
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Park Fees: All Park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees,crew
- Accommodation one night before and one night after the expedition.
- For all routes except Marangu: Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern,comfortable 4-season tents).
- Special for Marangu route: Accommodation in huts. The allocation of huts is ruled by the rangers of the national park. We will do our best to arrange separate huts for our groups, but during busy months, you are likely to share huts with climbers from other groups.
- Please note that, by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.
- Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike.
- All meals on the hike. You will find delicious, energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables. Vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost.
- All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water).
- Hiking and safety equipment:
- 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats.
- All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery, and cutlery).
- Oxygen cylinders and oximeters.
- Complete medical kits.
- Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All guides are holders of Wilderness
- First Responder certification. All of them have 5+ years of successful experience.
- Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
- Taxes: 18% VAT, 1% TDL, and 0.3% Service Levy.
Exclude
- International flights.
- Tips (250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew).
- Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others).
- Personal gear rentals.
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb).
- Portable toilets (if required – 250 USD per unit, one can be shared between 3 people). Portable toilets are not available on the Marangu route.
- Mountaineering insurance. You’ll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers
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