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The same quiet, northern approach as our 6-day Rongai itinerary, with an extra night added at Mawenzi Tarn Camp for acclimatisation. Camping two nights beneath Mawenzi's dramatic peak is also, simply, one of the more memorable stretches of any Kilimanjaro route.
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After a night at Arusha Planet Lodge, you're collected early and driven to the gate. Registration at Rongai Gate (1,950m), then a walk through pine forest to Simba Camp (2,600m).
The trail climbs through moorland with views toward Kenya, reaching Kikelewa Camp (3,600m) in a sheltered valley.
A short, steep climb onto the alpine plateau beneath Mawenzi's jagged peak, to Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,315m).
A short exploratory walk around the tarn and lower slopes of Mawenzi, staying a second night at 4,315m — the extra day compared to the 6-day itinerary.
The trail crosses the lunar-like saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (4,700m), resting and eating early before the midnight summit push.
A midnight departure for the climb to Gillman's Point, then Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise, descending to Horombo Hut (3,700m).
A final descent through moorland and forest to Marangu Gate, where your certificate is issued before the drive back to Arusha, where a room is waiting at Arusha Planet Lodge for a hot shower and a final night before your onward journey.
Per person, by group size — pick an accommodation level to compare
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $2,420 per person | $1,905 per person | $1,735 per person |
Prices are a starting point — they move with season, exact dates and final group size. Tell us your details on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm the exact figure.
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What makes this experience exceptional
An extra night beneath Mawenzi's dramatic peak, with genuinely fewer other trekkers around than on the southern routes.
Being on the mountain's rain shadow side, Rongai holds up better than most routes during the wetter months.
Every booking contributes toward the share of profit we commit to the community projects we run with ERIPOTO.
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