Overview
Kilimanjaro – the easy climb: Fulfill your dream of standing on the highest point of Africa! Our professional team will accompany you and ensure a safe trip, giving you the best chance to reach the summit.
The Rongai-Mawenzi Route offers a gentle, diverse climb with the ascent from the north-east and descent over the southern slopes of the Marangu Route. This itinerary provides with a perfect elevation profile so that we can adapt to the thin air slowly and comfortably. Over 98 % of our participants reach the top of Africa, including less-experienced hikers.
Regardless of the level of experience, for many, a journey to the top of Kilimanjaro symbolizes the search for deeper meaning in life. It is indeed an unforgettable adventure, an opportunity to challenge yourself and to discover the magnificent Kilimanjaro. "Karibu Sana" - Welcome!
Expedition leaders
Unforgettable trek to the Summit of Africa
trip can also be combined with a safari and/or a Zanzibar beach holiday.
Itinerary Kilimanjaro (9 Days)
Meet and greet by our staff at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, Tanzania. From there transfer directly to the hotel.
After breakfast, we drive to the National Park entrance gate. We drive through a region of lush vegetation, coffee, and banana plantations to the north side of Kilimanjaro. The journey continues through the forest area to Nale Moru, the starting point of the hike. After registration and lunch, we hike up a narrow path along the corn and potato fields. We enter the Rongai forests and with a bit of luck, we can observe wild animals there. After a couple of hours, we leave the forest area and reach our first camp.
- Drive: approx. 3 hours
- Hike: 3 hours.
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Altitude: 2,750m / 9,020ft
- Hike: 5-7 hours.
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Altitude: 3,600m / 11,810 ft
The fourth day consists of a short, but steep climb that will take us to our camp near Mawenzi Tarn. Grass-covered slopes lead into a high alpine and almost vegetation-free-zone. The fantastic panoramic view rewards the effort of the ascent: We camp at a small lake at the foot of the dominating rock formations of the Mawenzi "the dark” (5,149 m / 16,893 ft), the small neighbor of Kibo "the light" (5,895 m / 19,341 ft), respectively the second-highest and highest peaks of Kilimanjaro.
- Hike: 3-4 hours
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Altitude: 4,300m / 14,100 ft
Day five provides an opportunity to relax at our beautiful campsite and acclimatize. We may also go for a short hike to further acclimatise and benefit from some truly stunning views of Mawenzi.
- Short hikes or rest day.
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Altitude: 4,300m / 14,100 ft
- Hike: 4-5 hours.
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Altitude: 4,800m / 15,750 ft
Off to the Summit: we hit the trail around midnight. In the light of the headlamp, we set off as a group at a moderate pace. You are accompanied by our local guides, the expedition leader, and our support team, all in radio contact with each other. This way, individual groups can be formed if necessary, each of them ascending at their own pace. The terrain leads over a gravel path and becomes steeper towards the top to reach Gilman's Point ( 5,685 m / 18,652 ft). From here, you hike along the summit plateau's outer crater rim. The terrain is flat and in appx 1-2 hours, you reach the highest point of Africa.
- We need about 4-6 hours to reach Gilman's Point at 5,685 m / 18,652 ft
- Another 1-2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895m / 19,341 ft
- Descent 2-3 hours to Kibo Huts (lunch break, rest)
- Another 1-2 hours to reach camp at 3,950m / 12,950 ft
- Hike total time: approx. 9-15 hours
- Accommodation in tent / full board
- Summit: 5,895m / 19,341 ft
- Hike: 6-7 hours.
- Drive: approx. 45 min.
- Accommodation in ***hotel B/B
We say our goodbyes and depart for our respective destinations. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and flight home (arrival in the morning of the next day could be the case).
Alternatively organization of the follow-up program (Safari, Zanzibar etc.).
Prepare
The following information will help you prepare for your trip. The main challenge is a
General conditions of the climb
Temperatures
with wind chill factor down to - 25°C
Equipment & rental
Rental: We run a rental service in Moshi with high-quality equipment including sleeping bags and warm down jackets.
Tents: We provide high-quality, comfortable tents with thick underlay mats, large comfortable group tents from Hilleberg.
Participation requirements
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General requirements
The Rongai-Mawenzi route offers an easy and comfortable way to the summit. It is well suited for active travelers and hikers.
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Technical requirements
Although Kilimanjaro is almost 6,000 meters high, you don't need to have any mountaineering or climbing skills.
There are no technical requirements to climb Kilimanjaro via Rongai-Mawenzi route.
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Physical requirements
An average level of fitness is sufficient to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. Daily stages are relatively short with between two and seven hours at a moderate pace. Only the summit day is longer, at a moderate pace:
- from Kibo Huts to Uhuru Summit 8-10 hours (ascent)
- about 2 hours to back to Kibo Huts for a brunch break (descent)
- another 4-5 hours to Horombo Huts (descent)
FAQ Kilimanjaro Trek
The best months are considered to be:
- in winter, January & February
- in summer, July & August & September
Our cozy tented camps are more comfortable and hygienic than the crowded huts of the Marangu Route!
After your registration, you will also receive an initial briefing and your invoice. We coordinate flights according to the travel plan and in connection with the group flights, usually about two months before departure, or shorter for last-minute bookings. Before the trip begins, a second briefing will take place, providing further details, arrangements, contacts, and information about the team.
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Costs & Services
Full Service
The following services are included:
- Organization and SummitClimb leadership:
- a local mountain guide, starting from 2 participants
- a SummitClimb expedition leader, starting from 8 participant
- a maximum of 12 participants - Airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
- 2 nights (double room) / breakfast in Moshi in a *** hotel
- Transport to the Kikeleva-Gate
- Local KiNaPa registered mountain guide
- Porters for all group equipment and meals
- Registration and insurance of the team
- Experienced cook and proven kitchen team
- Three meals on the mountain (English breakfast, packed lunch, dinner)
- Treatment of drinking water (morning, afternoon, evening, night)
- Team equipment: tents, kitchen tent, and dishes, toilet tent
- Overnight stays on the mountain in a two-person tent (single tent available at a surcharge)
- Personal porter (up to 18 kg) per participant
- Lounge tent for eating, table, and chairs
- Transfer from Marangu gate to Moshi
- Medical equipment and first-aid kit
- All National Park fees
- Application and payment of the permit
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees for Tanzania (USD 50.- for EU-citizens, USD 100.- for US-citizens)
- Personal equipment and medication
- Snacks, alcoholic beverages, and other personal expenses
- Gratuities for staff (USD 200.- to USD 300.-)
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