Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Overview

Climb Kilimanjaro (5895m), Africa's highest peak, by trekking the beautiful Rongai Route

This Kilimanjaro trek takes us along the quieter Rongai Route. This is one of the most scenic trekking routes on Kilimanjaro, providing a gradual climb through forest, farmland, open moor and has expansive views northwards to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. As an aid to acclimatisation, we include a rest day at the idyllic Mawenzi Tarn Camp, beneath the imposing rock spires. This additional day on the mountain dramatically increases our chances of summit success as we are better adjusted to the altitude. A pre-dawn start on the last day of our ascend enables us to reach the high point at Uhuru Peak (5895m) in time to see the summit snows illuminated by the golden light of sunrise. Kilimanjaro's prominence, being one of the world's tallest freestanding mountains, and Africa’s highest, makes it a great objective for either a life-time goal or a personal challenge. This exceptional trekking adventure holiday offers the chance to summit Kilimanjaro by way of its finest and most enjoyable routes, alongside an additional day to acclimatise. This is probably not a journey you are going to do more than once, so ensure you have the best chances of summiting, and that you enjoy it! Further options: Lemosho Route (8 days trekking on Kili) Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya (6 days trekking on Kili) Mt Meru & Kilimanjaro (6 days trekking on Kili) Confused as to which route to choose? Check out our expert guide: Which route to climb Kilimanjaro?   For safari extensions we offer a 4 day option which can be done with any dates, or a longer Serengeti Safari which combines with our October Rongai date.