Tour Details
Overview:
This 7-day Kilimanjaro expedition via the Rongai Route offers a rare opportunity to experience the mountain from its remote northern side, close to the Kenyan border. Unlike other routes, Rongai is quieter, drier, and offers gradual elevation gain, making it ideal for acclimatization and those seeking a more peaceful experience.
With scenic variation across rainforest, heather fields, alpine desert, and glacial summit, this route rewards hikers with both panoramic views and wildlife sightings. The descent follows the Marangu Route, offering a contrasting and lush finish to the journey.
Itinerary
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Luxury Accommodation
Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps, offering comfort and stunning views.
Flexible Start Dates
Begin your journey on any available day that suits your schedule.
Customizable Itinerary
Modify select accommodations and destinations to better fit your preferences.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Activities & Transportation
- Activities: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Game drives: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Transfer: A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Tour Highlights:
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Tour Start and End
Arusha City
Arusha City
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Can be Customized as:
Climbing Mount KilimanjaroRongai Route TrekkingMidrange Trekking -
Duration:
Day: 7 Night: 6 -
You Visit:
Kilimanjaro National Park
Drinks:
- Water
- Juice
- Tea
- Coffee
special dishes:
- Vegan
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi – Rongai Gate – Simba Camp
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp
- Second Cave Camp
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 3: Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp
- Kikelewa Camp
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 4: Kikelewa – Mawenzi Tarn
- Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut
- Kibo Hut
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut
- Uhuru Peak
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Transfer to Arusha/Moshi
- Arusha/Moshi Town
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day by Day
Iternerary:
Day 1: Arusha/Moshi – Rongai Gate – Simba Camp
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up and transferred to Rongai Gate (1,950m) for registration. The trek begins gently through pine forest and traditional Chagga farmlands. Wildlife such as colobus monkeys and forest birds are common in this area.
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Camp: Simba Camp (2,600m)
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Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
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Distance: ~8 km
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Rainforest
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp
Second Cave Camp
Continue the ascent through open moorland, with sweeping views of the eastern ice fields on Kilimanjaro’s summit. This is a steady climb designed to aid acclimatization. Kibo Peak becomes visible, framed by wide grasslands.
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Camp: Second Cave Camp (3,450m)
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Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
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Distance: ~10 km
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Heather & Moorland
Day 3: Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp
Kikelewa Camp
The trail veers off the main route today, heading toward the imposing spires of Mawenzi Peak. The scenery shifts dramatically as the vegetation becomes sparser and more alpine. You’ll arrive at a peaceful camp nestled in a sheltered valley.
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Camp: Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
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Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
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Distance: ~9 km
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Moorland
Day 4: Kikelewa – Mawenzi Tarn
Mawenzi Tarn Camp
A short but steep climb leads you closer to Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s rugged secondary peak. You’ll camp near a stunning tarn beneath its cliffs. The afternoon is free for acclimatization walks and enjoying the stillness of this high-altitude hideout.
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Camp: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
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Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
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Distance: ~6 km
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Alpine Desert
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut
Trek across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, a wide desert-like expanse of volcanic ash and wind-blown scree. You’ll arrive at Kibo Hut, the base for your summit attempt. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight climb to Uhuru Peak.
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Mountain Hut: Kibo Hut (4,700m)
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Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
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Distance: ~9 km
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Alpine Desert
Day 6: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut
Uhuru Peak
Your summit push begins at midnight. The trek is long and slow, up steep switchbacks through scree to Gilman’s Point (5,685m). From there, walk the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the Roof of Africa. After photos and rest at the top, descend to Kibo for brunch, then down further to Horombo Hut for your final night on the mountain.
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Mountain Hut: Horombo Hut (3,720m)
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Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
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Distance: ~6 km ascent | ~16 km descent
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Terrain: Arctic to Moorland
Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Transfer to Arusha/Moshi
Arusha/Moshi Town
Complete your descent through lush rainforest to Marangu Gate (1,980m). At the gate, you’ll receive your official summit certificate and celebrate with your mountain team. You’ll then be driven back to Arusha or Moshi for a well-earned rest.
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Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
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Distance: ~20 km
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
For personalized pricing and availability, please contact us directly.
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- Parking fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclude:
- Inland Airfare costs
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Gratuities for guides and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- Tips (Guideline: USD 15.00 per person per day)
- Visa and travel insurance fees
Cancelation Policy:
At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to our clients while also ensuring the sustainability of our operations and commitments to local service providers.
1. Cancellation by the Client
If you wish to cancel your tour, written notification must be provided to Eagle Soul Adventure via email. The following cancellation charges will apply, calculated from the date the written notice is received:
60 days or more before departure: 20% of the total tour cost (deposit is non-refundable).
45–59 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost.
30–44 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost.
15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost.
14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost (no refund).
Please note that no refunds will be issued for no-shows or unused portions of the itinerary once the tour has commenced.
2. Cancellation by Eagle Soul Adventure
In rare circumstances where Eagle Soul Adventure must cancel a tour due to force majeure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient bookings, we will notify you as early as possible. You will have the choice to:
Receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding any non-refundable transaction fees
We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred due to tour cancellation, including but not limited to flight changes, visa fees, or travel insurance.
Disclaimer:
By joining a mountain tour with Eagle Soul Adventure, you acknowledge that trekking at high altitudes involves physical risk, including altitude sickness, injury, or extreme weather. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit and properly equipped.
You agree to follow your guide’s instructions and understand that itineraries may change due to weather, safety, or park regulations. Eagle Soul Adventure is not liable for accidents, illness, loss, or delays beyond our control.
Travel insurance is mandatory and must cover medical emergencies and evacuation.
By booking, you accept these terms and release Eagle Soul Adventure from liability related to mountain trekking risks.
- Price guranteed
- Cancelation Free
- Quotation Free
- None Booking Fees
