Kilimanjaro - Rongai Trek

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Challenge yourself on this iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the remote and scenic Rongai route, climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain's varied climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. 7 day ascent - Maximise your summit chances and enjoymen...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • Climb to the roof of Africa via the lesser crowded route on Kilimanjaro - Rongai
    • Increase the chances of summiting by spending seven days trekking on the mountain
    • All Kilimanjaro Park fees and summit certificate included in our price

What's this trip about?

    Challenge yourself on this iconic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Following the remote and scenic Rongai route, climb and descend on different paths, walking through the mountain's varied climatic regions and admiring the changing plant and animal life. 7 day ascent - Maximise your summit chances and enjoyment by climbing slowly and allowing more time for acclimatisation Scenic Camping - Enjoy wild camping in magnificent locations Full moon - All 2025 Rongai departures have been created to coincide with a full moon ascend offering a brigther climb and stunning views towards Kibo and the crater rim glacier

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityMoshi
End CityMoshi

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Trekking

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip Moshi

Our Kilimanjaro adventure starts today in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post-trek accommodation in Moshi, the Weru Weru River Lodge. Your trek Leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception at 5pm for the welcome meeting which will include a...

Day 2 Trek from Nalemoru Gate to Simba Camp

This morning we will drive to the village of Nalemoru located at an altitude of 1990m/6529ft near the Kenyan border (approximately 3 hours drive), the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek takes us through farmland and pine forests. You may h...

Day 3 A gradient trek up to 2nd Cave Camp

After a healthy and nourishing breakfast prepared in camp by our team of cooking staff, your guide will brief you on the day ahead. The hike today is a steady ascent through the rainforest before reaching the lower moorland where you will notice the vegetation change...

Day 4 Trek up to Kikelewa Camp

Leaving 2nd Cave camp behind we carry on with a steady ascent walking through moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out ...

Day 5 Trek up to Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp

This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which, weather conditions allowing, is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains down below. We leave the vegetation zone behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly belo...

Day 6 Trek from Mawenzi Tarn Hut Camp to Kibo Hut Camp

We leave our campsite and cross the lunar-like desert of the 'saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo. After a couple hours trekking, we will reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before ou...

Day 7 Kilimanjaro summit ascend and descend to Horombo Hut

Today is `The Big Day` - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m/17126ft, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman's Point at 5,681m/1...

Day 8 Descend through dense rainforest, return to Moshi

The last stage of the trek passes through the heath and moorland zone to the Mandara Hut (2,700m/8858ft) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass through the tropical rainforest and after a total time of around 6 to 7 hours trekking, you w...

Day 9 Tour ends in Moshi

This morning there is the option to go on a game drive around the Momella Lakes area in the nearby Arusha National Park which is famed for its high giraffe population as well as elephant, hippo and buffalo. This trip will run from approximately 0630-1300 hours. There ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,960
Price per day$440
Last Updated: 10/2/2024
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13 Jun 2025
21 Jun 2025
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11 Jul 2025
19 Jul 2025
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15 Aug 2025
23 Aug 2025
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$160
12 Sep 2025
20 Sep 2025
$3,960
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10 Oct 2025
18 Oct 2025
$3,960
$160

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Transportation & flights

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Explore Tour Leader, Cook, Driver(s), Porter(s), Trek Crew
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Visa requirements
Tanzania: A single visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, US & Canadian citizens. Only single entry visas can be arranged on arrival, but due to queues at immigration we recommend for the visa to be arranged in advance online or through the embassy. An E-visa for Tanzania can be obtained prior to departure via the e-visa website: http://www.immigration.go.tz. Click on the e-Services tab and then select Online Visa Application, please ensure you read the Visa Application Guidelines before applying for your e-visa. Please refer to the Explore visa letter you will receive for information required to complete your e-visa application. You will need to print a copy of your e-visa approval letter and present this with your passport and final documents at your entry point into the country. The approval letter can take approximately 10 days to approve if there are no queries on the application. We therefore advise that you apply at least 15 working days prior to travelling. Please ensure you have enough validity left on the visa through to the end of the tour before you travel. The Tanzanian High Commission in London no longer processes or issues visas. American nationals are required to apply for a multiple entry e-visa for all tourism visits to Tanzania; the ordinary single entry e-visa is unavailable for Americans. Passports must have a minimum validity of 6 months and at least 1 blank/unused page at time of travel. Plastic Bag Ban: With effect from 01 June 2019, it is illegal to use, manufacture and/or import plastic bags into Tanzania and Zanzibar. Any person found with plastic bags of any type including shopping bags on arrival into the country can receive a heavy fine. Small plastic bags used for hand luggage toiletries are permitted but must be in a reusable condition and not disposed of in the country. Please ensure you do not have any non-permitted types of plastic bag in your hand luggage or luggage. Any plastic bags obtained whilst travelling are disposed of before arriving into Tanzania or are surrendered at the designated desk available at all entry points into the country.
Health & Safety
A Yellow Fever vaccination and certificate is only required when travelling to Tanzania from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. We strongly recommend protection against malaria, hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, polio and yellow fever. Please note you are required to produce a valid yellow fever certificate on arrival in Tanzania. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on different prophylaxis available against malaria. Travellers may also wish to take immunisation against meningococcal meningitis. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling. <br> <br> <h4><strong>Plastic bag fees</strong></h4> Please do not bring plastic bags into Tanzania as this could incur a fine. etc etc
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 8
  • Dinner : 8
  • Lunch : 7
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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