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6 Days Marangu Route + 2 Nights in Hotel

  • 6 Days
  • Mount Kilimanjaro

Rongai Route Climbing is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border, and is one of the least traveled routes. The descent is down the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, so climbers see the mountain from many view points.

The Rongai Route is flatter than the other Mt. Kilimanjaro routes

Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by Marangu trekkers which passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Spot monkeys hiding in the jungle on your way to Mandara Hut
  • Climb through rich rain forest into a snowy wonderland
  • Reach Uhuru Summit - getting 360 degree views

Full Itinerary

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet your Joica Tours & Safaris representative, and transfer you to the hotel of your choice in Arusha. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay. In the evening, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your chosen accommodation level.

  • Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
  • Distance: 8km/5mi
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 3 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

  • Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
  • Distance: 12km/7.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Heathland

Today we will leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

  • Distance: Approximately 7 km uphill / 7 km downhill
  • Hiking Time: 4 ½ h hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Horombo is normally bustling with hikers, guides and porters, with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will meet both ascending and descending hikers here.

This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatisation. A hike towards the Mawenzi hut (4 310m), passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1,5 hours down), is strongly recommended. This hike will further assist with the process of acclimatisation. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly!

  • Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
  • Distance: 9km/5.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine desert

After breakfas, Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.

  • Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
  • Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Today we will wakeup very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s Point located on the crater rim (elev 5700m/18,700ft). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.

The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is by far the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. Going slowly “pole pole” and an optimistic attitude will get you there!

  • Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
  • Distance: 20km/12.5mi
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Joica Tours vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you to your hotel in Arusha.Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner, and celebrations!

After breakfast and rest will transfer you at Airport. But if you wish to extend your holiday for a Safari,fly to Zanzibar or other Activities then we can arrange for you to explore more Tanzania!

Included and Excluded

  • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your Accommodations in Arusha
  • 2 night’s accommodation in Arusha (before & after the climb)
  • All National Park permits, camping fees, rescue fee, and Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • Huts
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, assisant guides, cook and porters
  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Government taxes
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Lunch, dinner, and drink at your hotel both before and after your climb.
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for porters, Guide, Cook and Assistant Guide
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 100 for the entire trek shared in a group.
  • Gear for your climb can aslo be hire such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
  • Items of personal nature
  • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included

Customer Review

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  • Mr. Taylor Houston,
    15 February, 2024
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    We have return back from our safari and Kilimanjaro climb adventure Joica Tours did not dissapoint us as we had received great hospitality from day we landed Tanzania until we depart from this beautiful Country.

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    • Admin,
      19 Febraury, 2024

      Thanks for your review.

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  • Srileka Panday,
    05 January, 2024
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    Thank you for your amazing service for our journey to Tanzania. We will probably be back soon. see you Joica Tours Team.

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