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Rongai Route 7 Days

5.03 reviewsMount Kilimanjaro

  • 168 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, this route still experiences low crowds. Rongai has a more gradual slope than the mountain’s other routes. It is the preferred route for those looking for an alternative to the popular Marangu route, for those who would like a more remote hike, and for those who are climbing during the rainy season (the north side receives less precipitation). Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for nearly the entire way. Descent is made via the Marangu route.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guides, Chef and Porters allowances
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Dinner
  • Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
  • First and last accommodation

What's not

  • Sleeping bags and walking poles
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Gratuity
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Wild Root Safaris and Adventures
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

How it compares in Moshi

  • Its from-price is 48% above the median of the 1122 experiences we list in Moshi.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 475 of 1122.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Moshi

Moshi is a friendly market town on the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro, the main base for climbing Africa's highest mountain.

Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit towers over the town on clear mornings, and Moshi is where most climbers prepare and later celebrate. Routes such as Marangu and Machame start at park gates a short drive away, while Lemosho sets off from the far western side of the mountain, climbing through farmland, rainforest, heath and alpine desert to the glaciers near Uhuru Peak.

Top-ranked sights in Moshi: Materuni Waterfall, Lake Chala, Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Chemka Hot Springs).

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