6 Days Hiking + 2 Days Arrival & Departure
The Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north near the Kenyan border. It’s the quietest and driest trail, offering a remote wilderness experience. This route is great for trekkers seeking solitude, steady ascent, and a scenic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel for briefing, gear check, and overnight rest.
Drive to the Rongai Gate and begin hiking through forest and heather zones.
Elevation: 1,950m to 2,625m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Trek through moorland with views of Kibo and Kenya’s plains.
Elevation: 2,625m to 3,450m
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
Climb gradually with time to acclimatize, heading toward Mawenzi.
Elevation: 3,450m to 3,600m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
A short but steep climb to the beautiful tarn beneath Mawenzi Peak.
Elevation: 3,600m to 4,330m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Traverse the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to base camp.
Elevation: 4,330m to 4,700m
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
Start before midnight for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Horombo.
Elevation: 4,700m to 5,895m, then down to 3,720m
Hiking time: 12 to 14 hours
Final descent through rainforest to exit. Transfer to your hotel for celebration.
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours
What’s Included
- All airport transfers
- Two nights hotel accommodation before and after the climb
- Kilimanjaro park and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Private tents, sleeping mats, and dining setup
- Purified drinking water and hot drinks
- Daily health monitoring and emergency oxygen
- Transfers to/from Machame Gate
- Certificate of summit achievement
What’s Not Included
- Flights to/from Tanzania
- Visa fees
- Tipping for guides and crew
- Climbing gear and equipment (available for rent)
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Optional activities or hotel upgrades
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a non-technical trek, meaning no ropes or climbing gear are required. However, it is physically demanding due to the high altitude. Good fitness, determination, and proper acclimatization are key to success.
The Lemosho and Machame routes are the most scenic and offer good acclimatization profiles. Lemosho is less crowded, while Marangu is the only route with hut accommodations. We help choose the best route based on your fitness level, time, and preferences.
The best climbing seasons are January to March and June to October, during Tanzania’s dry periods. These months offer clear skies, great views, and lower rainfall.
No technical climbing experience is needed. Kilimanjaro is a trek, not a technical climb. However, previous hiking experience and being physically fit will help greatly.
You’ll stay in a hotel/lodge before and after the climb. On the mountain, accommodation is in high-quality tents. On the Marangu route, trekkers sleep in shared mountain huts.
You’ll need layered clothing for cold and warm weather, a sleeping bag, hiking boots, walking poles, and other essentials. We provide a full packing list and rental options for key gear.
Yes, due to the elevation. We design our itineraries with proper acclimatization, and our guides monitor your health daily using pulse oximeters. We carry oxygen and have an emergency evacuation plan in place.
Our mountain chefs prepare three nutritious meals daily, with plenty of fluids to help with hydration and energy. We can cater to dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Yes, we strongly recommend insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
Tipping is customary on Kilimanjaro. Guidelines suggest around $250–$300 per climber for the entire trek, which is shared among guides, cooks, and porters. We provide detailed tipping recommendations.
