This 7-day Rongai route on Kilimanjaro climbing is the best, easiest, and less crowded route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters, starting at Nalemuru Gate on the northern side of Africa's highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. The 7 days Rongai route trek takes hikers through rainforests, heath, and moorland zones, before reaching Kibo Hut at 4,700 meters. The final ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak standing at 5,895 meters involves a steep climb up scree and rocky slopes. The descent follows the Marangu Route, providing beautiful views of Kilimanjaro in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Rongai route is known for its scenic beauty, remote wilderness, and relatively gentle gradient, making it an ideal option for climbers of all skill levels.
The best 7-day Rongai route Kilimanjaro Itinerary, boasts an impressive success rate of 85 to 95% . This makes it a popular choice for climbers seeking a scenic and relatively gentle ascent with good chances of reaching the summit. From 85% to 95% is the success rate that allows to summit the Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, at 5689 meters and free-standing in the World.
Best 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Rongai route Itinerary price
From $1,500 to $3,000 per climber is the Most-Cheapest, Group Dates, and Kilimanjaro Itinerary Price for the Best 7-Day Rongai Route Kilimanjaro allows you to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters. This 7-day Rongai route costs a budget-end price and varies depending on accommodations before the climb, during the climb, and after the climb, luxury services, or budget services during the tour. This 7-day Rongai route Kilimanjaro hiking fee and price are paid in British pounds, US dollars, euros, and Tanzania shillings.
7 days Rongai route Kilimanjaro climbing success rate
The best overall summit success rate of 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Rongai route is 85-95% since the Rongai route is flatter than any other Kilimanjaro climbing route. Kilimanjaro hikers with the ability to adapt to high altitudes easily have the highest chance to successful summit this one of the Africa's natural wonders via the 7 days Kilimanjaro Rongai route up to 95%.
Best 7 days Rongai route Complete Itinerary Summary
| Duration | Price | Success Rate | Tour Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Budget |
| 07 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Mid-range |
| 07 Days | US $1,500 to US $3,000 | 85% to 95% | Luxury |
The best day-by-day itinerary for 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Rongai route
The best full detailed day-by-day itinerary for 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Rongai route: Day 1: Rongai gate (1950 m) to Simba Camp (2750 m) | 4 hours | 9 km; Day 2: SSimba Camp (2750 m) to Kikelewa Camp(3600 m) | 7 hours | 17 km; Day 3: Kikelewa camp (3600 m) to Mawenzi turn camp (4330 m) | 4 hours | 7 km; Day 4: Aclimatization day; Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330 m) to Kibo hut (4695 m) | 5 hours; Day 6: Kibo hut (4695 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895 m) to Horombo hut (3690 m) | 10-15 hours | 4 km up, 14 km down; and Day 7: Horombo hut (3690 m) to Marangu Gate (1830m) to Moshi | 5-7 hours | 18 km.
• Stretch: 9 km
• Hiking Time: 4 hours
• Habitat: Montana forest
This 7-day Kilimanjaro tour itinerary starts with a drive from Moshi or Arusha to Rongai gate. After entry formalities, the hike begins on a wide path winding through fields of maize and potatoes heading to Montana forest, afterward trekking will continue gently while enjoying the beautiful view of the greenish forest consisting of wildlife. Leaving the forest towards Simba Camp, enjoy the beautiful views over the Kenyan plains.
• Stretch: 17 km
• Hiking Time: 7 hours
• Climatic habitat: Moorland
After an early breakfast the hiking will continue up to the second camp were hickers will be served lunch. Then the journey proceeds across the moorland on a smaller path to Mawenzi peak side at Kikelewa Camp in a sheltered valley. Dinner and night will be spent at Kikelewa Camp.
• Stretch: 7km
• Hiking Time: 4 hours
• Climatic habitat: Semi-Desert
After breakfast the hiking will continue to the steep grassy slopes with an exclusive enjoyment of breath-taking views. Soon after passing through vegetation towards Mawenzi after this hike you will reach to the Mawenzi turn hut camp where you will get to witness undried Lake with neither inlet nor outlet. Then the day will end up here with lunch and dinner served.
This is a relaxation day that will be spent at Mawenzi tarn for the second time although the enjoyment and experience are still there. The hickers and whole team will stay there to explore beautiful view of Mawenzi peak experiencing the weather sharing different exposure of vegetation and having a good time. Then lunch and dinner will be there accompanied with a restful night.
• Hiking Time: 5 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
Waking up to Mawenzi again early in the morning breakfast will be served the journey will then have resumed towards Kibo peak across the Lunar desert where the hickers will stop at bottom of Kibo’s crater wall. Then from there after passing through desert here the hickers will rest and enjoy the rest of the day and night while getting ready for final climb to Summit.
• Distance: 4 km up, 14 km down
• Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
• Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
On this day hickers will have to wake up at the midnight, get a light breakfast and then continue hiking in order to reach Uhuru peak before dawn so as to witness the beautiful sunrise. Passing through the Gilman’s Point on the crater rim, we walk to Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa. After enjoying the summit descending back to Kibo hut where lunch will be served. Then after the journey continue down Horombo hut across the saddle hut. Whereby the rest of day will end up at Horombo camp and dinner will be served and a restful night after a joyful experience of reaching the summit.
• Stretch: 18 km
• Descending Time: 5-7 hours
As this is the last day of the journey after taking a breakfast descending through Moorland to Mandara Huts. Then the lunch break will be taking and enjoying the meal for the last time of the journey. Afterward the descending proceeds down through Lush forest towards Marangu park gate. Here the process of signing out and getting the certificate followed by a moment of celebration while the vehicles are ready to drop hickers to their hotels.
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!
During the climb you will be staying at campsites!
Rongai is stated to be one of the most beautiful routes that start from Northern side, in comparison to others this is the easiest route and its popularity has been increasing tremendously over the years. The route hosts a variety of spectacular landscapes together with different plants and animal’s species which make it one of the best sought after route of the Northern side. Africa Natural Tours offers 7 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Umbwe route with a group to make the success rate higher. The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, close to the Kenyan border. Though gaining popularity amongst climbers, Rongai has low traffic. Rongai route is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience.