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Rongai Route - 6 Days

6 days
Start and end in Moshi
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 5 - 22
Ages 15+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Rongai Trailhead

    Start with an early breakfast in Arusha, then you'll be picked up and driven to Marangu Gate for your Tanzania National Park registration. From there, head to the Rongai trailhead and begin hiking through cornfields and pine forest with a gradual climb. Around midday you'll take a lunch break, and by late afternoon you'll reach 1st Caves Camp where your porters already have everything set up. After settling in, there's a hot dinner waiting, and you'll want to prepare yourself for the cold mountain temperatures ahead.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast at your hotel), Lunch (Lunch break during hike), Dinner (Hot dinner at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Early breakfast at hotel in Arusha
    • Registration with Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) at Marangu Gate
    • Guided hike on Rongai trail through cornfields and pine forest (approximately 8 kilometers, 5 hours)
    • Lunch break during hike
    • Hot dinner at 1st Caves Camp
    Landmarks/POIs
    Marangu Gate
    Rongai Trailhead
    1st Caves Camp
  2. Day 2

    1st Caves Camp to Kikelewa Cave

    After a hot breakfast, continue climbing through moorland terrain. The trail passes Second Cave where you'll stop for lunch, and your porters will have Kikelewa Cave camp ready before you arrive with tents and water all prepared. That evening you'll have snacks followed by dinner while bracing for another cold night at this exposed location on the mountain.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot breakfast), Lunch (Lunch break at Second Cave), Snack (Evening snacks), Dinner (Dinner prepared by chef)

    Included Activities

    • Hot breakfast at camp
    • Guided hike to Kikelewa Cave through moorland (6-7 hours)
    • Lunch break at Second Cave
    • Evening snacks
    • Dinner at camp
    Landmarks/POIs
    Second Cave
    Kikelewa Cave
  3. Day 3

    Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

    This day brings a short but steep moorland hike up to Mawenzi Tarn Camp. Watch for unique plants like giant lobelia and groundsel scattered along the way. When you get there, you can take in the views of the surrounding landscape and let your body adjust to the altitude. Your porters will prepare hot water and dinner while you watch the sunset from camp.

    Meals
    Dinner (Hot dinner at camp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Mawenzi Tarn Camp through moorland (3-4 hours)
    • Viewing of exotic plants (giant lobelia and groundsel)
    • Hot dinner at camp
    • Sunset viewing
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mawenzi Tarn Camp
  4. Day 4

    Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut

    After breakfast, you'll have a half-day hike heading east toward Kibo Hut in the alpine desert between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. There's no water available at this location, though you can buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. An early dinner gets served so you can rest before your summit push later tonight. Your guide will go over summit preparations with you, and they'll want you in bed by 19:00.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at camp), Dinner (Early dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at camp
    • Guided hike to Kibo Hut in alpine desert (4-5 hours)
    • Guide briefing on summit preparation
    • Early dinner at camp

    Optional Activities

    • Mineral water and soft drinks available for purchase at camp office
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kibo Hut
  5. Day 5

    Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

    Around 23:30 your guide wakes you for tea and biscuits before starting the summit attempt. The rocky path takes you to Hans Meyer Cave, then the trail gets steep heading toward Gillman's Point on the crater rim. From there, snow-covered sections lead to Uhuru Peak at 5895m, Africa's highest point. After time at the summit, you'll descend to Barafu for a rest and hot lunch, then continue down roughly 21 kilometers to Horombo Hut for dinner after a long, demanding day.

    Meals
    Snack (Tea and biscuits around 23:30), Lunch (Hot lunch at Kibo Hut), Dinner (Dinner at Horombo Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Tea and biscuits around 23:30
    • Summit attempt: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak via Hans Meyer Cave and Gillman's Point (approximately 6 kilometers ascent, 8 hours)
    • Descent from Uhuru Peak to Kibo Hut (approximately 3 hours)
    • Hot lunch at Kibo Hut
    • Descent to Horombo Hut (approximately 21 kilometers descent, 6 hours)
    • Dinner at Horombo Hut
    Landmarks/POIs
    Hans Meyer Cave
    Gillman's Point
    Uhuru Peak
    Horombo Hut
  6. Day 6

    Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Moshi Town

    You'll start with a well-earned breakfast while your staff celebrates with dancing and singing right there on the mountain. This is the moment to give tips to your guide, assistant guides, chef, and porters. Then it's a descent of about 27 kilometers over 6 hours back to Marangu Gate where you'll register and get your certificate, green if you reached Gillman's Point or gold for Uhuru Peak. After that, drive back to Moshi Town to shower and continue celebrating your accomplishment.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Well-deserved breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at camp
    • Staff celebration with dancing and singing
    • Guided descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate (approximately 27 kilometers, 6 hours)
    • Certificate of completion ceremony at Marangu Gate
    • Transfer to Moshi Town
    Landmarks/POIs
    Marangu Gate
    Moshi Town
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  • Jackson
    · September 11th, 2025
    Climbing Kilimanjaro is challenging, but with Kilisa Tours it felt safe, well cared for, and truly enjoyable. I couldn t recommend them enough to anyone planning this adventure
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  • Oliva
    · September 1st, 2025
    I would rate 5 Star for this Local Company We had the absolute privilege of booking a safari with Kilisa Tours & Safari, and I can honestly say their service is nothing short of 5-star excellence. From the very first communication to the final day of our trip, the entire experience was handled with professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Our guide was incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife and shared insightful knowledge about the animals, landscapes, and cultures. Every game drive was exciting and perfectly paced, and the accommodations selected by Kilisa Tours were comfortable and well-suited to the authentic safari experience. I would recommend this service to anyone as they deliver not only on organization and expertise but also on creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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  • Mark
    · June 30th, 2025
    After researching many tour companies and contacting a few, I selected Kalisa. They were responsive to my questions with straight forward answers. I met with Bakari, my guide the day prior and went over my gear and what to expect with the hike. On the mountain the Kalisa team seemed to be a notch above the others. They left camp as a team and hiked together. Everyone from the porters to Amir, the chef to Bakari had one goal and that was to reach the summit. On summit night I don’t normally ascend with poles but as my legs were getting tired Bakari got my poles and told me to pull myself up the mountain. It worked. Also on summit night Eddy, a porter went along to provide any needed support. The food was good and plentiful. More starch than I usually eat but that is what is needed on the mountain. Amir even served up scratch pizza one night. Hussein, my waiter made sure I had everything I needed while in camp. The porters were amazing. Their sure footedness and durability on the mountain was something to see. They made it all happen. I highly recommend Kalisa tours for your experience.
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    Danielle

    Asked on July 4th, 2019

    Can 70+ years old tourists climb Kilimanjaro?

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    • Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperatorWritten July 2019

      Yes, there are travellers in their 70s and 80s who summit Kilimanjaro every year. However, it is recommended to seek professional medical advice first to ensure the person gets clearance from doctor. If they decide to trek the Kilimanjaro, it is also recommended to take one of the longer routes which provide more time for acclimatization.

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    Amelia

    Asked on July 4th, 2019

    Is it common to tip the support staff?

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    • Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperatorWritten July 2019

      Yes, it is and the recommended tipping amounts are the same no matter what route the hikers choose to do. The tip for the lead guide is usually $20-$25 per day; the tip for assistant guide and the chef is $10-$15 per day and the tip for each porter is $5-$10 per day.

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    Asked on July 4th, 2019

    Is any previous experience needed to climb Kilimanjaro?

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    • Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperatorWritten July 2019

      No, the climb to Mount Kilimanjaro does not require any previous climbing skills. On the Machame, Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe Route there is a section called the Barranco Wall that requires basic bouldering skills, however, no preparation is required for this section of the hike.

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    Asked on July 4th, 2019

    Is it possible to climb Kilimanjaro without a guide?

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    • Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperatorWritten July 2019

      No. All standard Kilimanjaro treks usually include not only a registered guide but porters to carry the trekkers gear, gas, tents and food. According to the Tanzanian law, it is not possible for travellers to climb Kilimanjaro without the support staff.

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    Asked on July 4th, 2019

    What is the night time temperature like on the summit of Kilimanjaro?

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    • Kilisa Tours & SafarisOperatorWritten July 2019

      The night time temperature at the Uhuru Point can range between 20 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 to -29 degrees Celsius). Due to Mount Kilimanjaro's great height, the mountain creates its own weather.

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