Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Rongai Route
From AUD $3764 Was AUD $5019
Small Group
Challenging
Rating
(20 reviews)
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Rongai Route
8 days
Small Group
Basic
Challenging
English
Experience Overview
Conquer Africa's highest peak from the drier, northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai Route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending via the popular Marangu Route with its diverse climate zones and stunning views.
Conquer Africa's highest peak from the drier, northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai Route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending via the popular Marangu Route with its diverse climate zones and stunning views. This route's gentle approach has a high success rate due to the slow ascent. You'll camp beside the only lake on the mountain and enjoy spectacular views over Kenya's Amboseli plains. Local guides, cooks, and porters will provide support during your trek and at campsites along the way.
Highlights
- Follow a lesser-trekked path up Kilimanjaro
- Conquer Africa's highest peak
- Hike towards the summit through ever-changing ecosystems
Trip Details
8 days
Private minibus, trekking.
Small Group
English
Moshi, Tanzania
Moshi, Tanzania
Basic
Active
Challenging
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Day 2: Moshi/Simba Camp
Day 3: Simba Camp/Kikelelwa Camp
Day 4: Kikelelwa Camp/Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp/Kibo Camp
Day 6: Kibo Camp/Horombo Camp
Day 7: Horombo Camp/Marangu
Continue down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2770m), the first stopping place on the Marangu route. Descend through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1879m). Transfer to hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved night in relative comfort.
Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Day 8: Moshi
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5019
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Challenging
Conquer Africa's highest peak from the drier, northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai Route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending via the popular Marangu Route with its diverse climate zones and stunning views.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
07/12/2024
The GAdventures Team were absolutely amazing and I couldn’t have submitted Kilimanjaro without the amazing guides and summit porters
07/07/2024
I had a fantastic and rewarding trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro made possible by a big team of fantastic G-Adventures staff who were friendly, supportive and did everything possible to make our trip a success.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/12/2024
The GAdventures Team were absolutely amazing and I couldn’t have submitted Kilimanjaro without the amazing guides and summit porters
07/07/2024
I had a fantastic and rewarding trip to the summit of Kilimanjaro made possible by a big team of fantastic G-Adventures staff who were friendly, supportive and did everything possible to make our trip a success.
07/07/2024
A fantastic trip, and I was able to achieve a 20 year dream of reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, James and his team ensured that was possible
07/30/2024
The guides and g-fighters went above and beyond and I feel like we are very lucky to have this team looking after us! We had the best week and we are sad it’s over but we leave with memories for life.
07/24/2024
The was a exceptional experience for me . The whole team made sure we will reach the summit. Not just the guides but all the other crew members were very professional and friendly. Very good food, exceptional Team to be lead by.
05/18/2024
The entire staff for my Kili hike, including guides, kitchen staff, porters and even a toilet engineer, was amazing. They were capable, friendly, and supportive. G-Adventures provided an amazing summit experience
03/05/2024
Suju, Godlisten and Joseph - plus the chef, porters and the entire team helped make our hike up (and down!) Kilimanjaro something that I will never Forget. They made us feel like part of their family - and when you get to the end of the days hike
02/05/2024
I am very thankful for the support I received from the tour guides "Godlisten, Joseph and others " . Without them I would not have been able to accomplish my goal of reaching the summit.
02/04/2024
An adventure of a lifetime, even when things didn't go to plan personally due to illness, G took care of everything to make sure I was safe and had the support I needed. All of the kindness and love shown by the whole G team
01/03/2024
G Adventures exceeded expectations on the trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Kester's team is what truly made the trip, they were absolutely amazing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional and always in good spirits. I hope many other travelers to Tanzania
10/29/2024
Excellent G delivered what was promised and more. Really enjoyed meeting and interating with your staff.
10/29/2024
Fantastic trip - well organized from beginning to end. Extremely pleasant and informative staff who were always willing to help with a smile on their faces.
10/28/2024
Iddy and his team looked after us from the time we woke up each morning to the time we went to bed. They went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
10/23/2024
Great trip, felt very safe and given the right advice about pace, itinerary and required gear on arrival.. Maybe with better notes given in the original tour guide booked, this would have prepared us better before getting there.
10/22/2024
It was an amazing trip and I enjoyed every second of it. The local tour guides and porters are exceptionally good at what they do and made my trip really special.
09/27/2024
I would highly likely recommend G-Adventures to take you to the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world. They're professionalism, organisation, duty of personal care
09/19/2024
It was amazing! The guides, porters and my fellow travellers were great. It was so worth it, would 120% recommend!
09/18/2024
Not only were the G-Adventures team professional and qualified, they were also incredibly kind and compassionate. While I was pushing myself to the maximum to summit Kilimanjaro, these last two qualities were invaluable.
08/21/2024
Incredible. Again a huge thank you to Sojuni and the rest of the crew, could not of remotely done it with out their unwavering support and guidance. Could not recommend them highly enough!
08/20/2024
This was truly an unforgettable experience. One of the most challenging but also the best experiences of my life. I was made to feel like a superhero from start to finish by everyone in the team and it has been life changing.
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