Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route

Summit the world's highest freestanding mountain
Alternative uncrowded route to the peak- Rongai route
Bush trekking in unspoilt wilderness
Trek through five different eco-systems
Optional safari and Zanzibar extension available

At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth's crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit.

The Rongai route starts just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border and has been mostly unused for many years. Now open for climbing once again, experienced guides consider this ascent route to be both more managable and more beautiful than the main Marangu trail. The Rongai route begins in attractive farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing and passing through several different climate zones, adding considerably to the interest of the trek.

Temperatures drop at night, allowing you to enjoy the crisp cool air under the star-studded African skies. During the days you'll rise higher; often looking down on a sea of clouds. Our groups have excellent success rates for trekkers reaching the summit, but don't underestimate the challenge ahead. Most trekkers will never have experienced a day as tough as this, with 1,000m of ascent and over 2,000m of descent. It is however victory day!

For a video tour of camp looks like, please click here
For a video showing what our Safari extension is like click here
To find out the main differences between our two routes click here
To see a webinar recorded recently by Operations Manager Josh click here
To see an article written by our company Director Jeremy Gane click here
To read a testimonial from a previous Kilimanjaro Challenger, click here

Departures for Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route

challenge	days	start	end	in aid of	availability
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route - FULL	11	12/06/2013	22/06/2013	Maggie's Centres	Trek full!
The Chai Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	16/06/2013	26/06/2013	Chai Cancer Care	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	09/10/2013	19/10/2013	Responsible Gambling Trust	Limited spaces available
Special offer! Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	10/10/2013	20/10/2013	Any charity	Spaces available
Summit Kilimanjaro with Bryan Robson - FULL	10	17/10/2013	26/10/2013	Manchester United Foundation	Trek full!
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	23/01/2014	02/02/2014	Any charity	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	06/02/2014	16/02/2014	NSPCC	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route - Miss Adventures	11	12/06/2014	22/06/2014	Any charity	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	17/07/2014	27/07/2014	Any charity	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	11/09/2014	21/09/2014	Any charity	Spaces available
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb - Rongai Route	11	17/10/2014	27/10/2014	Any charity	Spaces available