7-DAY TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights Safari Style: Luxury | Private | All-Inclusive Destinations: Tarangire • Mto wa Mbu • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti Sta...
Africa Safari
MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK RONGAI ROUTE 5 DAYS
Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania!A member of our team will meet you upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be driven to your hotel, which provides all the amenities ne...
Trip Overview
An Africa safari shaped around the wild.
Jambo! Welcome to
Tanzania!
A member of our team will meet you upon your arrival at
Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be driven to your hotel, which
provides all the amenities necessary for your comfort: pleasant rooms with hot
showers, swimming pool, restaurant and access to the internet.
Once
you have settled in, your lead guide will conduct a
detailed pre-trek briefing, followed by a thorough equipment
check to make sure you are completely prepared and ready for your
Kilimanjaro adventure.
Accommodation: Panama Garden
Resort in Moshi/Green Side lodge in Arusha or Similar.
Journey time and Distance: 1 hour, 40 km from
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi and 1 hour 10 minutes, 50 km from
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha.
Summary
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting Point: Nalemoru Gate (1,950 m)
Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Accommodation: Camping (Mountain Tents)
Best Time: January–March and June–October (also suitable during the
rainy season due to the drier northern slopes)
Overview
The Rongai Route is the only
official route that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the northern side, close
to the Kenya–Tanzania border. It is less crowded than the southern routes and
offers spectacular wilderness scenery, gradual trails, and excellent views of
the Kenyan plains.
The 5-day Rongai Route is a shorter
version of the climb and is best suited for physically fit trekkers with
previous hiking experience. Due to the faster ascent, there is less time for
acclimatization compared with the 6- and 7-day itineraries, making the climb
more demanding.
After reaching Uhuru Peak, the
descent follows the Marangu Route, allowing climbers to experience two
different sides of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Elevation
- Start: 1,950 m (6,398 ft)
- End: 2,625 m (8,612 ft)
Distance
- 8 km
Hiking Time
- 3–4 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart from Moshi
or Arusha for the drive to Nalemoru Gate.
Complete park registration before
beginning your trek through farmland, pine forest, and montane woodland. The
trail gradually ascends through peaceful forest where you may encounter colobus
monkeys, antelope, and a variety of bird species.
Arrive at Simba Camp in the afternoon with beautiful views over the Kenyan plains.
Overnight
Simba Camp (2,625 m)
Meal Plan:
Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 2,625 m
• End: 3,600 m
Distance
• 11 km
Hiking Time
• 6–7 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, continue climbing through open moorland with increasingly impressive views of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.
Pass Second Cave before continuing to Kikelewa Camp, located in a sheltered valley surrounded by giant senecios and alpine vegetation.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon resting and preparing for the higher elevations ahead.
Overnight
Kikelewa Camp (3,600 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,600 m
• End: 4,703 m
Distance
• 12 km
Hiking Time
• 6–7 hours
Itinerary
Today's trek begins with a climb to Mawenzi Tarn before crossing the broad alpine desert known as the Saddle, situated between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks.
The landscape becomes increasingly barren as you approach Kibo Hut.
Upon arrival, enjoy an early dinner and rest for several hours before your midnight summit attempt.
Overnight
Kibo Hut (4,703 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 4,703 m
• Gilman's Point: 5,685 m
• Uhuru Peak: 5,895 m
• End: Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Distance
• Approximately 22 km
Hiking Time
• 11–15 hours
Itinerary
Wake shortly after midnight for tea and light snacks before beginning the summit ascent.
Climb steadily over volcanic scree to Gilman's Point on the crater rim before continuing to Uhuru Peak, arriving around sunrise.
Celebrate reaching the Roof of Africa while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views and taking memorable photographs.
After a short stay at the summit, descend to Kibo Hut for brunch before continuing to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved night's rest.
Overnight
Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,720 m
• End: 1,870 m
Distance
• 20 km
Hiking Time
• 5–7 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, descend through the heath and lush rainforest to Marangu Gate.
Complete the park exit formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate:
• Green Certificate – Reached Gilman's Point (5,685 m)
• Gold Certificate – Reached Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Meet your driver for the transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha, where you can relax and celebrate your successful climb.
Meals
Meal Plan:
Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
- Hotel transfers to and from the mountain
- Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, conservation, hut,
camping, and rescue fees
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides
- Certified mountain porters
- Experienced mountain cook
- Mountain tents and sleeping mattresses (camping nights)
- Hut accommodation at Kibo and Horombo Huts
- Dining tent and camping equipment
- All meals during the trek
- Safe, treated drinking water
- Daily health monitoring, including pulse oximeter
checks
- Government taxes
- Summit certificate
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- International and domestic flights
Indicative Pricing
Rates are a planning guide and may vary by season, rooming, availability, transport, and final itinerary design.
- Indicative rateOn enquiry
- Travel datesOct 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
- TransportLandCruiser
- Tour stylePrivate Tour
Special Notes
Recommended Packing List
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Four-season sleeping bag (rated to at least -10°C)
- Thermal base layers
- Insulated down or synthetic jacket
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Fleece jacket
- Hiking trousers
- Warm gloves and wool hat
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Trekking poles
- Daypack (30–40 litres)
- Duffel bag for porters
- Water bottles or hydration bladder (minimum 3 litres)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Personal medications and a basic first-aid kit
- Camera
- Energy snacks
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