Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Rongai Route
Experience Overview
Conquer Africa's highest peak from the drier, northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai Route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending via the popular Marangu Route with its diverse climate zones and stunning views. This route's gentle approach has a high success rate due to the slow ascent. You'll camp beside the only lake on the mountain and enjoy spectacular views over Kenya's Amboseli plains. Local guides, cooks, and porters will provide support during your trek and at campsites along the way.
Highlights
- Follow a lesser-trekked path up Kilimanjaro
- Conquer Africa's highest peak
- Hike towards the summit through ever-changing ecosystems.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2075
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private minibus, trekking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DTKR
Starts: Moshi, Tanzania
Finishes: Moshi, Tanzania
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Challenging
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- 6-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Rongai Route with local guides, cooks, and porters
- All permits and fees
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking.
Group Leader
- Certified mountain guide throughout, local representative, cook, porters.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,074 ($384 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Moshi/Simba Camp
Climb up the less-visited northern slopes through varied ecosystems.
Day 3: Simba Camp/Kikelelwa Camp
Continue ascending with superb views of the eastern ice fields.
Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp/Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Ascend through grassy slopes up to an area with majestic views.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp/Kibo Camp
Hike slowly through the famous "saddle" between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
Day 6: Kibo Camp/Horombo Camp
Night hike to the Summit via Gillman's Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise before descending to Horombo Huts Camp.
Day 7: Horombo Camp/Marangu
Continue the descent through forested lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
Continue down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2770m), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. Descend through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1879m). Transfer to hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved night in relative comfort.
Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Day 8: Moshi
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Michelle G. - Traveled, July 2024
The GAdventures Team were absolutely amazing and I couldn’t have submitted Kilimanjaro without the amazing guides and summit porters
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Isabel C. - Traveled, June 2024
I had a fantastic and rewarding trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro made possible by a big team of fantastic G-Adventures staff who were friendly, supportive and did everything possible to make our trip a success.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Ashley T. - Traveled, June 2024
A fantastic trip, and I was able to achieve a 20 year dream of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, James and his team ensured that was possible
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/07/2024
Stephanie P. - Traveled, July 2024
The guides and g-fighters went above and beyond and I feel like we are very lucky to have this team looking after us! We had the best week and we are sad it’s over but we leave with memories for life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/30/2024
Bikash N. - Traveled, July 2024
The was a exceptional experience for me . The whole team made sure we will reach the summit. Not just the guides but all the other crew members were very professional and friendly. Very good food, exceptional Team to be lead by.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2024
Nancy E. - Traveled, May 2024
The entire staff for my Kili hike, including guides, kitchen staff, porters and even a toilet engineer, was amazing. They were capable, friendly, and supportive. G-Adventures provided an amazing summit experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Lisa G. - Traveled, February 2024
Suju, Godlisten and Joseph - plus the chef, porters and the entire team helped make our hike up (and down!) Kilimanjaro something that I will never Forget. They made us feel like part of their family - and when you get to the end of the days hike
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/05/2024
Livingstone M. - Traveled, January 2024
I am very thankful for the support I received from the tour guides "Godlisten, Joseph and others " . Without them I would not have been able to accomplish my goal of reaching the summit.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/05/2024
Niall C. - Traveled, January 2024
An adventure of a lifetime, even when things didn't go to plan personally due to illness, G took care of everything to make sure I was safe and had the support I needed. All of the kindness and love shown by the whole G team
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/04/2024
Rachael G. - Traveled, December 2023
G Adventures exceeded expectations on the trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Kester's team is what truly made the trip, they were absolutely amazing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional and always in good spirits. I hope many other travelers to Tanzania
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/03/2024
Kevin W. - Traveled, October 2024
Excellent G delivered what was promised and more. Really enjoyed meeting and interating with your staff.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2024
Nesta W. - Traveled, October 2024
Fantastic trip - well organized from beginning to end. Extremely pleasant and informative staff who were always willing to help with a smile on their faces.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2024
Nicola H. - Traveled, October 2024
Iddy and his team looked after us from the time we woke up each morning to the time we went to bed. They went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2024
Ian W. - Traveled, October 2024
Great trip, felt very safe and given the right advice about pace, itinerary and required gear on arrival.. Maybe with better notes given in the original tour guide booked, this would have prepared us better before getting there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/23/2024
Pavol P. - Traveled, October 2024
It was an amazing trip and I enjoyed every second of it. The local tour guides and porters are exceptionally good at what they do and made my trip really special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/22/2024
Timothy O. - Traveled, September 2024
I would highly likely recommend G-Adventures to take you to the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world. They're professionalism, organisation, duty of personal care
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2024
Lente J. - Traveled, September 2024
It was amazing! The guides, porters and my fellow travellers were great. It was so worth it, would 120% recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/19/2024
Lucy R. - Traveled, September 2024
Not only were the G-Adventures team professional and qualified, they were also incredibly kind and compassionate. While I was pushing myself to the maximum to summit Kilimanjaro, these last two qualities were invaluable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2024
Stuart N. - Traveled, September 2024
Incredible. Again a huge thank you to Sojuni and the rest of the crew, could not of remotely done it with out their unwavering support and guidance. Could not recommend them highly enough!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Francesca O. - Traveled, August 2024
This was truly an unforgettable experience. One of the most challenging but also the best experiences of my life. I was made to feel like a superhero from start to finish by everyone in the team and it has been life changing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/20/2024
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