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6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route
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Trekking 6 Days / 5 Nights Classic

6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

Mount Kilimanjaro · Rongai Gate · Uhuru Peak

A quieter northern approach from near the Kenya border — six days with gradual gain via Simba, Second Cave, and Mawenzi Tarn toward a Kibo summit bid.

Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour type Adventure
Group size 3 – 15+ guests
Tour guide 1 – 3+ guides

Overview

Rongai is beginner-friendlier and less crowded than southern routes. This plan climbs the north side, acclimatizes under Mawenzi, summits Uhuru Peak, and descends the southern Mweka route.

Destinations covered

  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Rongai Gate
  • Uhuru Peak

Highlights

  • Quieter northern Kilimanjaro approach
  • Views of Kenyan plains and northern icefields
  • Gradual ascent profile
  • Mawenzi Tarn acclimatization camp
  • Summit Uhuru Peak with guided support

Best time to visit

Dry seasons are preferred: roughly January to mid-March and June to October. Climbs run year-round with wetter weather in the rains.

What’s included

  • Park, camping/hut, and rescue fees as applicable
  • Mountain guides, porters, and cooks
  • Meals on the mountain (full board)
  • Camping or hut gear per route
  • Transfers to/from the trailhead
  • Portable oxygen and first-aid kit
  • Summit certificate on successful ascent

What’s excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for mountain crew
  • Personal climbing gear (hire available)
  • Hotel nights in Moshi/Arusha before and after unless stated
  • Personal snacks and soft drinks

Pricing

Listed from-price: From $1,920. Final cost depends on group size, travel dates, and lodge style — enquire for a tailored quote.

Travel plan

  1. Day 1
    Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

    Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

    Drive to Rongai Gate, easy rainforest walk to Simba Camp.

    Meals Lunch, Dinner Stay Simba Camp
  2. Day 2
    Simba to Second Cave

    Simba to Second Cave

    Ascend with Kenyan plains views to Second Cave Camp.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Second Cave Camp
  3. Day 3
    Second Cave to Kikelewa

    Second Cave to Kikelewa

    Moorland and alpine desert to Kikelewa Camp.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Kikelewa Camp
  4. Day 4
    Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn

    Kikelewa to Mawenzi Tarn

    Climb to Mawenzi Tarn Camp beneath Mawenzi Peak for acclimatization.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Mawenzi Tarn Camp
  5. Day 5
    Mawenzi to Kibo / Summit to Mweka

    Mawenzi to Kibo / Summit to Mweka

    Cross the saddle to Kibo, midnight summit to Uhuru Peak, descend toward Mweka Camp.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Mweka Camp
  6. Day 6
    Mweka Gate to Moshi

    Mweka Gate to Moshi

    Descend to Mweka Gate, certificate, transfer to Moshi.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch Stay

Tour gallery

Moments from this journey — open any photo for a closer look.

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