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The greatest 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing via Rongai route in 2023,2024 and 2025
The best 7 days Kilimanjaro climbing is a popular activity for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, and it attracts thousands of climbers from around the world each year. There are several routes to climb Kilimanjaro, each with its own unique features, difficulty levels, and scenic beauty. Some of the most popular routes include the Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, and Rongai routes.

The best 7 days Rongai route is one of the easier routes up Kilimanjaro. Rongai is the only route to approach Kilimanjaro from the north, and the descent is via the Marangu Route. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and follows the same path taken by the Marangu route, which passes Gilman’s Point on the way to Uhuru Peak.

The best and most affordable price for 7 days via Marangu route for budget price range from $2000 to $2200 per person for luxury range from $3150 to $3700 per person and for mid range it is $2550 to $ 3050 per person depending on accommodation , meals and park fees .

The best seven day the success rate for the Rongai Route is around 85–90% for a 7 day climb, with higher success rates for longer itineraries. However, it's important to keep in mind that success rates can vary widely depending on individual circumstances and factors beyond anyone's control.

The best time to visit the Rongai Route is during the dry season, which runs from June to October. During this time, the weather is generally clear and dry which provides excellent visibility.

Day1: Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2600m,  hiking time: 3–4 hours); Day2: Simba Camp –Second Cave ( time: 2–3 hours); Day3: Second Tarn Cave (2600m) – Kikelewa Cave (3600m); Day4: Kikelewa Cave (3600m) – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m, time: 3–4 hours);Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4330m) – Kibo Hut (4700 m) ( time: 4–5 hours);Day6: Summit Attempt, Kibo Hut (4700m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m,time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru); Day7: Horombo Hut (3720m) – Marangu Gate (1980m),  hiking time: 6 hours.

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