About this experience
This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is the only one to start from the Northern side of the mountain. Rongai approaches the main Kilimanjaro (Kibo) cone from the Northeast which usually is drier (helping avoid rainfall) and descends via the Marangu route on the Southeast. Though we consider this less physically demanding than other routes (no scrambling sections as you get on the southern circuit routes), short treks do not offer acclimatization opportunities and the easier walk may catch up with you at the higher altitudes, however more days spent on the Mountain increase your chance to summit.
At a glance
- Duration: 168 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Time on the tour168 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience
Set aside 168 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- Four season tent(sharing for even numbered + 1 single for odd numbers), chairs, tables, dining tent
- 1 x transfer from park gates to a Moshi based lodge per group
- Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
- Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at campsites
- 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios
- Lunch
- Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
- Dinner
- Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
- Breakfast
- Luggage storage while on trek
- Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
- All taxes and VAT applicable
- 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
- Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring on Kilimanjaro treks for fair treatment standards
- All National Park conservation, park entry, camping and rescue fees as applicable
- 1 x luggage porter carrying luggage of 15kg per person of personal luggage
- All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
- Basic 1” foam sleeping mattress per person
- Crew transportation to remote gates (Lemosho / Londrossi / Rongai / Umbwe)
- 1 x transfer from a Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
- Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter
Not included
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- International flights
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)
- Extra Single tents ($20 per extra tent, per day)
- Comfort upgrades such as portable toilet($45 per day, Max 5 pax), foldable bed($20 per bed, per day)
- Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
- Extra guides or extra luggage porters($35 per guide, per day, $20 per luggage porter, per day)
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, etc.(Please request a guideline)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see our company board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
- Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shah Tours Travel Ltd.
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 168 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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