Rongai Route

This remote and less frequently used route is the second easiest route to Kilimanjaro. The approach to the mountain is from the less-forested north side and the descent is by the Marangu Route. There are several variations, the one described below is a longer route taking in Mawenzi Tarn. The second day on this variant is quite long and could be broken up into two days walk allowing more time for acclimatisation. The ascent to Uhuru Peak is almost the same as for the Marangu Route from the Kibo Hut.

Day 1

Depart from Moshi town to Rongai forest station and then proceed to Kilimanjaro National park gate, registration formalities are done at the Marangu Gate.

After there you start climbing through rainy forest and moorland to the fist Cave for overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, you proceed to cave 2 for overnight stay.

Day 3

After breakfast you start trekking to outward bound School Hut through the path which leads towards a point on the saddle. You will pass "Bread Rock" after about an hour and a half.

The track then divides, to the right and is the outward bound School Hut.Dinner and overnight at School Hut.

Day 4

To reach the summit you start early, at about 01:00 hours.After about 5 hours you reach Gilman's Point (5896m), the roof top of Africa.After a short rest and few photographs, you descend Horombo Hut for overnight stay.

Day 5

After breakfast you descend to Marangu Gate for your Certificate Award.Our vehicle will be ready, waiting to transfer you back to Moshi town.