The quiet northern approach
Rongai Route Kilimanjaro: The quiet northern approach. Fully supported private climb with Wild Host crew.
The only route approaching from the north, Rongai is quieter and offers a different perspective of Kilimanjaro. It's considered one of the easier routes with a steady, gradual ascent.
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Trek through the rainforest.
Mountain camps (tented, on route)
Mid-range · Mountain camp · Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Hike through the moorland.
Mountain camps (tented, on route)
Mid-range · Mountain camp · Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Trek to Kikelewa Camp.
Mountain camps (tented, on route)
Mid-range · Mountain camp · Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Acclimatization at Mawenzi Tarn.
Mountain camps (tented, on route)
Mid-range · Mountain camp · Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Cross the saddle to Kibo.
Mountain camps (tented, on route)
Mid-range · Mountain camp · Kilimanjaro National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full board)
Summit attempt and descend.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner · End of services
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Kilimanjaro National Park
Mid-range · Mountain camp · 5 nights (days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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