Private Tour
6-Day Rongai Route Trek in Mount Kilimanjaro
Overview
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144 hours
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The Rongai Route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border. Rongai’s ascent profile is very similar to that of Marangu. It is one of Kilimanjaro’s easier routes. The climb to the top is gradual and steady. However, unlike Marangu, this route has low crowds and passes through remote wilderness areas. It is probably the only route where seeing wildlife in the first days is possible.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Drive to Rongai Gate for registration and to begin the climb
Accommodations
Overnight at Simba Campsite
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be collected by your head guide and driven to Kilimanjaro National Park, Rongai Gate for registration and to begin the climb. From here you travel by vehicle onto the village of Nale Moru at around 1,950 meters. Today’s walk is around 3 to 4 hours, beginning on a small path that winds its way through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. You will gradually ascend through an attractive forest to the edge of the moorland zone. Extensive views over the Kenyan plains will be the highlight of today. Note that it can be wet in the rainforest and it is recommended to carry your waterproofs with you should you need them. Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite (2,650m). Walking distance: 6.5 km/4 miles Walking time: 3-4 hours Altitude gain: 700 m/2300 ft
Set off to the Kikelelwa Caves
Accommodations
Overnight at Kikelelwa Caves
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast at camp, you set off to the Kikelelwa Caves. On this day you will walk around 5-6 hours from the campsite, with a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 3,450 meters. Here you are rewarded (weather permitting) with superb views of Kibo (the summit) and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Tonight we have dinner and camp overnight near Kikelelwa caves at 3,800m. Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles Walking time: 6-7 hours Altitude gain: 950 m/3110 ft
Trek to Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Accommodations
overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today’s trek is shorter, being around 3- 4 hours but involves some steeper sections. Leaving camp at a short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by a real sense of wilderness and stunning all-round views. The vegetation zone is left behind. Dinner and overnight at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,330m). Walking distance: 6 km/3.7 miles Walking time: 3-4 hours Altitude gain: 730 m/2400 ft Afternoon acclimatization walk to about 4500 m/14760 ft
Cross the lunar desert
Accommodations
Overnight at Kibo Hut
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mount Kilimanjaro
On this day you will walk for 4 to 5 hours as we cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo (Kilimanjaro’s two highest peaks). Early dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut (4,700M) Walking distance: 9 km/5.6 miles Walking time: 4-5 hours Altitude gain: 370 m/1215 ft
Beginning the summit attempt
Accommodations
Overnight at Horombo Huts
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
You will be woken early (around midnight) for a hot drink and snack before beginning the summit attempt. We will trek very slowly by torchlight to reach the crater rim at Gilman’s point at 5,685 meters. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi peak. We then continue to Uhuru (freedom) peak at 5,895 meters, the roof of Africa! We descend to Kibo hut, at 4700m to rest and have brunch before we continue down to camp at Horombo hut (3,720m). Walking distance: 5 km/3.1 miles ascent + 15 km/9.3 miles descent Walking time: 5-6 hrs + 1-2 hours up, 5-6 hours down (the overall walking time may vary from 10 – 16 hours) Altitude gain: 1000 m/ 3280 ft (Gilman’s Point) or 1195 m/3920 ft (Uhuru Peak) Descent: 2195 m/7200 ft
Descend From Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate then A Drive to Moshi Town
Accommodations
Overnight at your Hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Marangu
The final day is a descent of around 5 -7 hours to Marangu Park Gate (1,700m) where you will sign out of the mountain. The walk is through lush forest on good paths. You will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. Walking distance: 20 km/12.5 miles Walking time: 5 hours Descent: 1840 m/6040 ft
What‘s Included
Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
All Fees and Taxes
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook & their wages
Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) and the Basic first aid kit
Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
Flights & Visas
Travel & Health Insurances
Gratuities
Personal hiking/trekking gear–you opt to rent the gears from equipment stores in Moshi
Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
Personal medicine and water purifying tablets
Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Pickup points
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tanzania
Keys Hotel
Uru Road, Moshi Tanzania
Options
6-Day Rongai Route Trek in Mount Kilimanjaro
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely loved this team!
950kylianb,,Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just finished my descent from Uruhu peak at Kilimanjaro after a great 6 days with the crew from Pinnacle in Tanzania. 5/5 feels too low, if 6 was an option I’d give it. 100% if you’re considering an adventure book with Pinnacle. If you’re doing Kilimanjaro, request JT(yes it’s his real name) and/or Jonas as your guide. They are absolute legends, honestly not enough good things I can say about them
Simply Amazing!!!
luciang339,,Mar 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My father and I joined an open group to do the 6 day Rongai trek followed by a 4 day safari, all through Pinnacle. When booking, Frazier was very patient with our many questions and filled us in on at the info we needed. On the trek, we had Robert (lead guide), as well as Amedeus, Ramadan and Godfrid (assistant guides) who were all superb. They really took care of us so that all we had to worry about was putting one foot in front of the other. Honestly the entire crew was amazing. The food was quite tasty, and there was always plenty of it (our cook Roja was called Mr Delicious for a reason). Everyone was always so happy and such a pleasure to be around, and it really felt genuine. It made trekking up a mountain feel that much easier. The crew would check on our health every day, twice per day, and make sure all was well. The summit night was definitely unpleasant, but the guides and a few porters were there to help us make the last push and we made it. Pinnacle's gear was great as well; we rented sleeping bags and they were definitely warm enough. The safari was equally good. Our guide was so good at finding animals, it was unbelievable. We got to see all big 5 and other rare sightings on top of that. The lodges we stayed at were all great as well. Transport was taken care of every step of the way, even airport transfers. I loved my experience with Pinnacle, and would definitely consider them for any future trekking trips I might do.
Everything was Perfect
JasmineSangh,,Sep 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect! Booked 8 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro and 5 day safari with Pinnacle. This was my second time going to Tanzania and both I’ve used Pinnacle. If I ever return a third time I would defiantly use Pinnacle and recommend them too!
Kilimanjaro experience with Pinnacle Adventures
114petrusk,,Aug 8, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've just completed the Rongai Route and what an experience! This is a company that can be trusted - our head guide Tuma excelled in ensuring our safety throughout. A special shout out to the team of Porters who worked tirelessly to create high levels of comfort and great tasting food at each campsite, and to our guides who ensured our group had a 100% success rate. Thanks for making it so memorable.
Trip was well organized
574kiaraj,,Jul 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was organized very well and we felt very certain in the arrangements made were solid and we would make our flight reservations etc. The thing that stands out it the quality of guide for Kilimanjaro. We had supreme confidence in the knowledge, leadership, and strength of our two guides. We trusted our lives to them and they earn our total confidence. We got safety up and down the mountain due to the experience of the guides and the porters. On Safari, our man had eagle eyes and was very accommodating. At the end of the day, I felt we were well taken care of and accounted for in Africa by the company, but the men and women they employ are capable and personable. I can be quite misanthropic and untrusting but the people they employed earned my trust with sincere customer service, especially our Kilimanjaro guides.
Pinnacle took me to Uhuru Peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
dylah2021,,Jul 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Summit push day to Uhuru summit and there I was dragging myself up close to 2 hrs behind the schedule but for the positive motivation and push from my climbing guide Issa I would not have made it to sumit. On numerous occasions both Issa as well as Reginald went out of their way beyond what was reasonably expected to help me out to make my Kilimanjaro peak trek a memorable one.
Fantastic Tanzanian Trip
AliAhmedSaudia,,Jul 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding trip with a two day Safari up front, 6 day Kili climb, and 2.5 days in Zanzibar. The guides and porters were all incredible. Great trip.
Simply the Best
MichaelDaviesT,,Jul 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional, excellent team on the mountain. We did Rongai route and all 3 of us made it to the summit. I highly recommend this team
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