6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking via Rongai Route
The Experience
Daily Expedition Schedule
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 2-3 hours to Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate, located near the Kenyan border, where you will complete registration formalities before starting your trek. Your hike begins through a quiet and beautiful montane forest, where you may encounter wildlife such as black-and-white colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species. The trail offers a peaceful atmosphere as you gradually ascend through the woodland environment. A packed lunch will be enjoyed along the route before continuing the steady climb toward your first campsite. By late afternoon, you will arrive at Simba Camp, where you'll settle in, enjoy dinner, and spend your first night on the mountain surrounded by nature.
Hiking Details
Destinations Covered
Midrange Lodge and Tented Camps
Dining & Meals
Full Board Included
Pricing
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What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfers between your hotel and Kilimanjaro National Park (trailhead and exit gate)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park entry and conservation fees
- One night's accommodation before the climb and one night after the climb
- Mountain hut and camping accommodation throughout the trek (shared basis)
- Breakfast at the hotel before and after the trek
- All meals during the climb (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- Support team, including cooks and porters
- Rescue fees and emergency evacuation arrangements
- Government taxes and VAT
What's Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa (USD 50 per person, available on arrival or online)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.)
- Personal trekking equipment and clothing
- Optional activities before or after the climb (such as a safari or Zanzibar extension)
- Tips for the mountain crew (recommended): Guides - USD 100, Cooks - USD 85, Porters - USD 50 per trip
Seasonal Pricing
Prices fluctuate based on the travel month. Peak seasons (Migration & Calving) may incur surge multipliers. Enquire below for an exact quote.
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