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Kilimanjaro · Mid-Range
6 Days Kilimanjaro Climb — Rongai Route
The quiet northern approach, drier and good in the rainy season.
Duration
6 days
Tour type
Private or Group
Accommodation
Mountain tents at designated campsites
Transport
Transfers to and from the trailhead
Meals
Full board on the mountain
Destinations
Mount Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route
Best season
January–March and June–October are usually drier
Route
Rongai
Trekking days
6
Starting elevation
Nale Moru (Rongai) Gate, about 1,950 m
Acclimatization
Mawenzi Tarn camp
Summit attempt
Night of day 4
Guides & support
Licensed guides, cook and porters
Preparation
Regular hiking and cardio training for 2–3 months before
Overview
Rongai starts on the north side near the Kenyan border. It receives less rain, is gentler underfoot and quieter than southern routes. You descend on the Marangu trail.
Highlights
- Quiet northern trail
- Drier side of the mountain
- Mawenzi Tarn
- Gentle gradients
- Gilman's Point
- Descent via Marangu
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive to Nale Moru and hike through pine plantations and forest to Simba Camp.
Trekking with guides and portersHealth check by guide
- Route
- Rongai Gate (1,950 m) → Simba Camp (2,600 m)
- Trekking time
- 3–4 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Simba Camp
- Accommodation
- Mountain tents
Pricing
Contact us for a personalized quotation. Prices depend on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping or hut fees and rescue fees
- Licensed mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain and treated drinking water
- Mountain tents and sleeping mats (camping routes)
- Transport to and from the trailhead
- Daily health checks including pulse oximeter readings
- Summit certificate
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover (required)
- Hotel nights before and after the climb (can be added)
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
- Tips for the mountain crew
Frequently Asked Questions
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