


Tanzania

Guided, Large Group, Small Group

Budget, Camping
The Kilimanjaro Rongai Route begins on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro bordering Kenya and is accessible year round. If you take this route up the mountain, you are obliged by park rules to descend via the Marangu Route on the south side of the mountain, therefore we descend to the south and our climbers see the mountain from many view points. Our professional guides will guide you and our slogan is "pole pole" meaning slowly-slowly. All camping equipment is provided and you'll experience the best food on the mountain!
From USD 2,230 per person, based on 1 person travelling
From USD 1,870 per person, based on 2 people travelling
From USD 1,830 per person, based on 3 people travelling
From USD 1,800 per person, based on 4 people travelling
From USD 1,750 per person, based on 5 people travelling
From USD 1,700 per person, based on 6 people travelling
From USD 1,680 per person, based on 7 people travelling
From USD 1,670 per person, based on 8 people travelling
From USD 1,660 per person, based on 9 people travelling
From USD 1,650 per person, based on 10 people travelling
We pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport on your arrival and do a private transfer to the Kays Hotel in Moshi to start the tour in the next day.
The climb begins from NaleMoru (1,950m/6,397ft) on a small path which winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering a pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently, through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including blue monkey and colobus monkey. Colobus monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out at the edge of the moorland zone. Take in the expansive views over the Kenyan plains as you arrive at your first campsite at Rongai One (2,600m/8,530ft).
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave (3,400m/11,300 ft) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern Ice Fields on the crater rim. After lunch, you leave the main trail and head southeast across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Your campsite is in a sheltered valley, decorated with giant senecios near Kikelewa Caves (3,600m/11,811ft).
A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. You leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330m/14,107ft), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. In the afternoon you will be free to rest, although it’s a good idea to explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatisation.
You cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,419ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent.
You start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1 am. You plod very slowly in the darkness on a zigzag trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5669m/18,559ft). This earns you a silver certificate! You rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can continue to make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. You’ve now made the gold run—well done! The descent to Kibo Hut (4,700m/15,419ft) is surprisingly fast and after some refreshments, you continue the descent to Horombo Huts (3,740m/12,270ft), using the Marangu Route.
After the customary ’tipping ceremony’, a steady descent takes you down through moorland to Mandara Huts (2,712m/8,900 ft). You then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Marangu (1,828m/6,000ft), where you will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs and a ‘Just Done It!’ t-shirt. You will then be taken back to your accommodation in Moshi for a well-earned shower, rest and celebratory meal. There will also be an opportunity for a debrief and feedback with KLM Safaris, reflecting on your remarkable achievements
You must be logged in to submit a review.
Be the first to write a review!
This is an amazing safari that takes you to two of Tanzania’s very best wildlife destinations: Serengeti National Park and
This Tanzania safari includes two nights in Serengeti National Park, which offers great sights of the annual migration of different
Machame Route is the scenic Kilimanjaro climbing route, with more challenges and adventure that its sister route of Marangu. However,
One of the highlights of this mid-range safari is the superb Ngorongoro Crater, where is it’s easy to see the
This one day trip from Arusha to the Kilimanjaro region gives you a chance to see Tanzania’s famous Materuni Waterfalls,
Experience Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro in a unique and exciting way on a biking tour that reveals another side to
This safari combines a luxury wildlife tour of Tanzania with a Zanzibar beach holiday. You will visit the national parks
This safari is perfect for those who only have a 2-day stay in Tanzania and wish to visit, experience and
On this 7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari embark on an unforgettable an immersive journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife and
A photographic safari offering the opportunity to capture some of the most spectacular wildlife scenes on earth in the most
JOIN to get fantastic deals, leave reviews and be part of our safari community.
JOIN our safari community to connect with travellers looking for wildlife experiences. Display your best trips and get direct referrals from SafariDeal.com
You have chosen a fantastic safari! Please fill in the form below to send an enquiry directly to ‘Off 2 Africa’ Let us know how you get on by signing up and leaving a review.
Please read our collaboration agreement for travel and itinarary partners on the SafariDeal platform.