Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Rongai route in 5 days

5 days Rongai route is the best way to climb the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro within a short time. This carefully crafted trekking itinerary offers an unforgettable journey to the summit of Africa's highest peak while providing a unique and less crowded experience. Book and Meet in person with our Kilimanjaro climbing experts in Tanzania. They will ensure a safety trek througout your 5 days Rongai route.

5 days / 4 Nights

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Rongai route in 5 days

5 days Rongai route overview

The 5 days Rongai route takes you on a remarkable path from the northeastern side of mount Kilimanjaro, offering breathtaking views and a chance to immerse yourself in diverse landscapes. As you ascend, you'll traverse lush rainforests, wander through alpine meadows, and eventually find yourself in the otherworldly lunar-like terrain near the summit. Each step of the way reveals new wonders and creates lasting memories.

One of the exceptional features of the 5 days Rongai route is its gradual ascent, allowing for effective acclimatization to the altitude. This strategic approach significantly increases your chances of reaching the summit successfully. With careful planning and guidance from our experienced guides, you can tackle the challenges posed by altitude and terrain with confidence.

As you venture along this route, prepare to be captivated by awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets against the backdrop of the vast African plains. These magical moments make every effort worthwhile and provide a sense of wonder that will stay with you long after your journey is complete.

The 5 days Rongai route is perfect if you are seeking a slightly shorter trekking experience without compromising on the beauty and grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro. It offers an ideal balance between adventure and accessibility, making it suitable for both novice and experienced trekkers. Our expertly designed 5 days Rongai route itinerary ensures proper acclimatization, maximizing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak – the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Whether you're looking for a personal challenge or an extraordinary adventure, 5 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro climbing promises an experience of a lifetime. Discover the wonders of Tanzania's most iconic mountain as you forge unforgettable memories and achieve the extraordinary. Join us on this remarkable journey and let the spirit of Kilimanjaro inspire your soul.

Dy-by-day trip itinerary for the 5 days Kilimanjaro climbing on the Rongai route

Elevation: 1387/915 m to 1950 m to 2750 m,
Distance: 7 km,
Hiking Time: 3 hours,
Habitat: Montana Forest

Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Rongai gate starting point. Hikes begins from Nale Moru village before entering Kilimanjaro Mountain rain forest or Vegetation Zone. First day hiking is very easy; on the way expect to see wild animals like Elephant and Buffalos.

Distance: 16km,
Hiking Time: 9 hours,
Habitat: Semi-Desert

Long way day-hike, having a rest mid-way at Kikelewa tarn for hot lunch, reaching the camp early evening, rest, dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 4330 m to 4695 m,
Distance: 5km,
Hiking Time: 5 hours,
Habitat: Alpine Desert

After an early breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Kibo peak and Mawenzi peak to Kibo Huts at the bottom of Kibo’s crater wall. You should spend the reminder of the day resting and preparing for your summit hike.

Elevation: 4330 m to 4695 m,
Distance: 5km,
Hiking Time: 5 hours,
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Wake start at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to hike before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point. At this point, you will have views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue descending, re-crossing the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo camp.

Elevation: 3690 m to 1830 m to 1387 m,
Distance: 18 km,
Descending Time: 5-7 hours.

After a long and enjoyable sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pick up, start descend through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed with your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. Here you will sign out then after a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for certificate presentation and celebration of descending!

Hotels

Our 5-day Rongai route package by default include Kilimanjaro White House Hotel for 2 nights (1 night before and 1 night after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro) to meet the needs for budget travellers, However if you want another hotel you can upgrade at extra cost from the following hotel options;

Lindrin Lodge (Single Room) - USD 55 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Double Room) - USD 70 per night
Lindrin Lodge (Triple Room) - USD 105 per night
Keys Hotel (Single Room) - USD 67 per night
Keys Hotel (Double Room) - USD 90 per night
Keys Hotel (Triple Room) - USD 120 per night
Parkview Inn (Single Room) - USD 81 per night
Parkview Inn (Double Room) - USD 110 per night
Parkview Inn (Triple Room) - USD 190 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Single Room)-USD 70 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Double Room)-USD 90 per night
Panama Garden Resort (Triple Room)-USD 120 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Single Room) - USD 130 per night
Kilimanjaro Wonders (Double Room) - USD 150 per night

Note: if any hotel is booked out or is otherwise unavailable, we will book you in an alternate equivalent hotel.
If you are booking a hotel directly, please do check with us before booking, to make sure we can meet you and pick you up from the hotel.

2-way Airport transfers
2-nights Hotel accommmodation in Moshi town
All transfers to the Lemosho Gate and back to your Moshi hotel
Professional, first aid qualified and experienced mountain guides
Medical check up and Monitoring, 2-times per day
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Accommodation in quality four season waterproof tents
Sleeping Mattress
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tent with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping ut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate

Tanzania Visa
International and domestic flights
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)

Deposit Payment

Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.t
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

8 days and above departure

No cancellation fees.

0 to 7 days before departure

50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.

Off-season supplement for 5 days Rongai route = USD 90

Note : Charged for solo trekkers to start a new departure in the month of March, April, May and November. Does not apply if you join an existing group. Does not apply if others trekkers also join your new group

Available discounts for Rongai route - 5 days

Children between 5 years and 15 years old
Code: 5TO15 - USD 350 per person
Expatriates/Residents living in Tanzania
Code: RESTAN - USD 210 per person
East African Citizens
Code: EAC - USD 820 per person

Please find below the prices for organizing a 5-day Rongai route private trek. The price varies depending on the number of trekkers in the group while the level of service remains constant.

Solo Trekker - USD 1550 per person
Group of 2 - USD 1350 per person
Group of 3 - USD 1318 per person
Group of 4 - USD 1310 per person
Group of 5 - USD 1305 per person
Group of 6 - USD 1300 per person
Group of 7 - USD 1295 per person
Group of 8 - USD 1290 per person
Group of 9 - USD 1285 per person
Group of 10 and above - USD 1280 per person

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro's Rongai route in 5 days