Kilimanjaro · Huts
5-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route
Mountain huts — the classic route
5,895 m5 daysFrom $1,350 / person
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Kilimanjaro · North side
5-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Rongai Route
Climb from the quiet northern side of Kilimanjaro, then descend via the Marangu Route.
- 5 days
- Summit 5,895 m
- Camping & huts
- From $1,350 per person
Overview
Rongai Route
The Rongai Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. It’s the quietest side of the mountain, with gentle gradients and drier weather.
You camp on the way up, cross the saddle by the Mawenzi peaks, and descend via the Marangu Route.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Moshi → Rongai Gate → Kikelelwa Camp
Early breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, then drive to the Rongai park gate. Complete the formalities and start the climb with your mountain guide, porter and cook up to Kikelelwa campsite for meals and overnight.
- Day 2Kikelelwa → Mawenzi Tarn
After breakfast, trek up to the Mawenzi Tarn campsite on the slopes of the Mawenzi peaks for meals and overnight.
- Day 3Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Hut
After breakfast, trek across the saddle past Hans Meyer’s Notch up to Kibo Hut for meals and overnight.
- Day 4Summit: Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut
Leave at around 1:00 am for the final climb, reaching Uhuru Peak at around 7:00 am. After photos, descend to Kibo Hut for breakfast, then on down to Horombo Hut for meals and overnight.
- Day 5Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate → Arusha
After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate to receive your summit certificate, then drive back to Arusha.
What’s included
Usually included
- Park and climbing fees
- Professional mountain guide, porters and cook
- Hut accommodation on the mountain
- Meals on the mountain
- Transfers between Arusha and the gate
- Summit certificate
Not included
- Flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, porters and cook
- Personal climbing gear
- Hotel nights before and after the climb
Your quote lists exactly what’s included before you book.
Good to know
How fit do I need to be?
No technical skills are needed, but good fitness helps. Regular hiking or cardio training in the months before your trip makes a real difference.
When is the best time?
January to early March and June to October. We avoid April and November, the main rainy seasons.
Can I add a safari?
Yes — a climb combines perfectly with a safari before or after, or a few days on Zanzibar.
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