DOUBLE A Transfer & Getaway offers comfortable, reliable, and convenient transportation services for airport transfers, private transfers, city trips, excursions, and memorable getaway experiences across Tanzania.
DOUBLE A Transfer & Getaway offers comfortable, reliable, and convenient transportation services for airport transfers, private transfers, city trips, excursions, and memorable getaway experiences across Tanzania.
The Rongai Route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the northern side near the Kenyan border. It offers quieter trails, beautiful wilderness scenery, and a gradual approach toward the summit.
This 6-day itinerary takes you through forest, moorland, and alpine desert before your final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
Drive to Rongai Gate for registration before beginning your trek through farmland
and pine forest. Enjoy the peaceful northern slopes as you make your way to the first campsite.
Overnight: Simba Camp · Approx. 2,625 m
Continue across open moorland, passing Second Cave and enjoying views of the surrounding plains and Mawenzi Peak.
The trail gradually becomes more rugged as you approach camp.
Overnight: Kikelewa Camp · Approx. 3,600 m
Climb steep grassy slopes toward Mawenzi Tarn, spectacularly situated beneath Mawenzi Peak. Spend the afternoon
resting and allowing your body to adjust to the increasing altitude.
Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn · Approx. 4,330 m
Cross the dramatic alpine desert known as the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo.
Arrive at Kibo Hut, enjoy an early meal, and rest before the challenging summit ascent.
Overnight: Kibo Hut · Approx. 4,700 m
Begin the summit climb around midnight, ascending toward Gilman's Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point at 5,895 metres.
Celebrate your achievement, then descend via Kibo Hut to Horombo Hut.
Overnight: Horombo Hut · Approx. 3,720 m
Descend through the moorland and lush rainforest to Marangu Gate, where you can receive your
summit certificate. Your transfer will then take you back to Arusha or Moshi.
End of trek