Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro(Roungai Route)

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro(Roungai Route)

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.

Itinerary

DAY 1: NALEMORU GATE TO SIMBA CAMP
Elevation: 1990m to 2625m
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2: SIMBA CAMP TO 2ND CAVE CAMP
Elevation: 2625m to 3480m
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
time taken: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: 2ND CAVE CAMP TO KIKELEWA CAMP
Elevation: 3480m to 3630m
Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
time taken: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: KIKELEWA CAMP TO MAWENZI HUT
Elevation: 3630m to 4310m
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5: MAWENZI HUT TO KIBO HUT
Elevation: 4310m to 4700m
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
time taken: 5 - 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6: KIBO HUT TO UHURU PEAK DOWN TO HOROMBO HUT
Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7: HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE, BACK TO TOWN
Elevation: 3700m to 1860m
Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
time taken: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Stop At:

• Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania