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Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Expedition

Embark on a remarkable ascent via the scenic and less-traveled Rongai Route, culminating in an unforgettable summit experience at Uhuru Peak. This route, which descends via the Marangu Route, offers pristine landscapes, exceptional views, and an intimate wilderness adventure.

Travel and accommodation

9 Days / 8 Nights, 1 country, Moshi to Moshi

2 nights accommodation

Meals

1 Breakfast

Safari style

Mountain Trekking FIT

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6 stops across the route

Trip code: AJE-036

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Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Expedition safari image from Mt Kilimanjaro

1 lodge and camp on this route

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Why this trip

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Travel as a flexible FIT itinerary that can be booked as designed or customized by agents

Stay in handpicked lodges, camps, hotels, or mountain camps matched to the route

Blend iconic wildlife areas, scenic landscapes, and seamless ground or air logistics

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Your journey from start to finish

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Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi for a restful night before the climb.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast - BB

Moshi to Rongai Park Gate to 1st Cave Camp

After breakfast, meet your guides and porters to finalize preparations. A scenic drive (~3 hours) brings you to Nale Moru village at Rongai Gate, the starting point of your trek. Hike through lush farmlands and pine forests, reaching 1st Cave Camp on the moorland’s edge. Altitude: 1,950 m – 2,600 m

1st Cave Camp to 2nd Cave Camp

Climb steadily to 2nd Cave Camp, where panoramic views of Kibo and the Eastern Ice Fields await. After lunch, trek across the moorland towards Mawenzi’s peaks. Altitude: 2,600 m – 3,450 m

Acclimatization at 2nd Cave Camp

Spend a relaxed morning at camp before a short trek to 3rd Cave Camp for acclimatization. Enjoy a sense of remoteness amidst rugged landscapes. Altitude: 3,450 m – 3,630 m

Activities: Kilimanjaro acclimatization walk

3rd Cave Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Ascend grassy slopes to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, perched beneath the dramatic Mawenzi spires. Explore the surroundings or rest to further acclimatize. Altitude: 3,630 m – 4,330 m

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

Cross the stark "Saddle" desert, a lunar-like expanse, to reach Kibo Camp at the crater’s base. Rest and prepare for the summit bid. Altitude: 4,330 m – 4,750 m

Activities: Mountain trekking

Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Start your summit attempt at midnight, climbing to Gilman’s Point (~7 hours) and onward to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. After a triumphant moment at the summit, descend to Kibo and then Horombo Hut for the night. Altitude: 4,750 m – 5,895 m – 3,720 m

Activities: Kilimanjaro summit trek Mountain trekking

Horombo Hut to Marangu Park Gate to Moshi

Descend to Mandara Hut for lunch before continuing to Marangu Gate, where transport awaits to return you to Moshi. Receive your certificates of achievement at Springlands Hotel. Altitude: 3,720 m – 2,700 m

Meals: BBActivities: Mountain trekking

Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, carrying memories of an extraordinary adventure. This exclusive trek, thoughtfully crafted by Rift & Tide Africa, blends meticulous planning with breathtaking landscapes to deliver the ultimate Kilimanjaro experience.

Inclusions

What is included

Included

Meet-and-assist services on arrival and scheduled transfers as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in the named properties or confirmed similar alternatives, subject to availability at booking.
Meals as indicated by the itinerary meal plan for each day.
Private or shared safari activities and game drives as described in the daily programme.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide, camp guide, mountain crew, or specialist local guide where applicable.
Park, reserve, conservation, trekking, and activity fees that are confirmed as included on the final supplier quotation.
Ground transport, scheduled light-aircraft flights, or internal connections specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary.
Bottled drinking water during safari drives and operational support from Rift & Tide Africa.
Kilimanjaro park and camping/hut fees included only as confirmed on the final quotation.
Mountain guide, assistant guides, cook, and porter team for the climb section.
Rescue registration and basic mountain safety support through the operating team where applicable.

Not included

International flights, regional flights not expressly stated as included, and airline taxes unless quoted separately.
Visa fees, passport costs, travel insurance, medical costs, vaccinations, and personal evacuation cover.
Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, spa treatments, premium activities, and other personal expenses.
Optional activities such as balloon safaris, diving, cultural visits, extra treks, or extensions unless added to the quote.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, camp staff, hotel staff, porters, and mountain crews.
Single-room supplements, festive supplements, child-policy supplements, or room upgrades unless stated on the final quote.
Any service not specifically listed as included, and any cost caused by flight delays, weather, park rule changes, border procedures, or force majeure.
Personal climbing equipment, sleeping bags, trekking poles, thermal layers, and mountain clothing unless hired separately.

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Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Expedition

Safari story and highlights

What makes this journey stand out

Your journey from start to finish

Planning questions

Is the price shown final?

Can this itinerary be customized?

What should I send with a quote request?

How do agents access trade support?

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Day-by-day journey

Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

Moshi to Rongai Park Gate to 1st Cave Camp

1st Cave Camp to 2nd Cave Camp

Acclimatization at 2nd Cave Camp

3rd Cave Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp

Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Horombo Hut to Marangu Park Gate to Moshi

Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport

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