There is only one route over on the north eastern side of the mountain, Rongai, which is usually a five night climb. This lesser known track may not be quite as spectacular as the western routes, but it does usually have far lower traffic than the other five night routes. This route retains a sense of unspoilt wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north.It is generally considered to be the easiest of the quality routes on the mountain. Rongai is the best route for people who are looking for a decent quality experience and are perhaps not absolutely confident about your fitness.

Day 1:
Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.
Day 2: Rongai Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m) - Hiking time: 5 hours. - Habitat: Montane forest
Register at the Marangu park gate with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 meters. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave.
Day 3: 1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelelwa Cave (3600m) - Hiking time: 6-7 hours. - Habitat: Moorlands
The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en-route, and reaching Kikelelwa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at Kikelelwa Cave camp.
Day 4: Kikelelwa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Hiking time: 3-4 hours. - Habitat: Moorlands
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m) - Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours. - Habitat: Alpine desert. Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins at midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.
Day 6: Summit Attempt, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to Horombo. Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent. - Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.

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You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kilimanjaro shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it.
Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.
Day 7: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m) - Hiking time: 6 hours. - Distance: About 27 km's.
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi
Day 8: After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town.
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1. MARANGU ROUTE
The Marangu or main route is by far the most popular way to the summit. The accommodation on the way up and down is
provided in mountain huts with all the basic necessities. It usually takes 5 days/4nights for the round trip. The trek can also be
taken in 6 days/5 nights to add acclimatization with an extra day at Horombo Hut. The supplementary cost for an extra day is
indicated separately as an option.
Day 1 Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known
as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.
Day 2 After breakfast and a short tour briefing from the guide, we will depart to Marangu gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (it
is a 45-minute drive from Moshi to the Marangu Gate). Upon registering with park authorities, our climb will officially
commence with a four-hour walk to the Mandara encampment. We will pass through a thick rainforest zone, where there
is a high chance of rain in the afternoon. We will spend the night at Mandara Hut (2,750m), an attractive collection of
buildings. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 3 Today we will continue our ascent through the forest for a short time, before reaching the heather and moorland zone at
roughly 3,000m (approximately a six-hour walk). Enjoy stunning views of the mountain peaks at this altitude. We will
spend the night at Horombo Hut (3,720m), which lies in a valley surrounded by giant lobelia and groundsel, flora which
are characteristic of this semi-alpine zone. Bathrooms are available with running water.
Day 4 Our trek continues past the final watering point, and ascends onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro, between the peaks of Kibo
and Mawenzi. The vegetation thins out as we enter the desert-like alpine zone (approximately 4,000m) and, once we
cross the saddle, Kibo peak comes into view. The saddle is an alpine desert that resembles a lunar landscape. Be careful
to notice signs of altitude sickness. This seven-hour walk will be taken at a slow pace. We will spend the night at Kibo
Hut (4,703m), a comfortable stone construction (no running water at Kibo Hut). This semi-desert zone receives an annual
rainfall of under 250mm; the ground often freezes at night, but ground temperatures soar to above 30 degrees Celsius by
day. Few plants other than lichens and grasses survive in these conditions.
Day 5 Shortly after midnight, we will commence our climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro, since it is easier to climb the scree
slope to Gillman's Point (5,861m) on the crater rim when it is frozen and an early start for the six-hour hike improves our
chances of reaching the summit in time for sunrise. From Gilman's Point, it is a further two-hour round trip along the
crater's edge to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. From the summit, it is downhill all the way to Horombo Hut
where we will spend our last night on the mountain.
Day 6 Today’s descent continues past the Mandara encampment to the bottom of the mountain, where each hiker will receive a
well-earned certificate. From here, you will be transferred to a Base Hotel in Moshi for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town. End of our services