7 Days Rongai Route

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itinerary at a glance

Day 1

Simba Camp

Start – 6,398ft / 1950m

End – 8,764ft / 2671m

Distance – 3 Miles / 5km

Time – 3-5 Hrs

Climate Zone – Forests

After breakfast you depart by vehicle to the eastern side of Kilimanjaro National Park. At the gate your crew finalise packing while you enjoy lunch. After finishing with formalities, you start hiking from Nale Moru Gate through farm and pine plantations before arriving at Simba Camp surrounded by afromontane forest.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Simba Camp
Day 2

Kikelewa Caves

Start – 8,764ft / 2671m

End – 11,812ft / 3600m

Distance – 10 Miles / 16km

Time – 8-10 Hrs

Climate Zone – Health

In the morning you ascend to Second Cave (11,319ft, 3,450m) with views of the Eastern Icefields before stopping for lunch. After eating, you leave main trail and head towards Mawenzi before arriving at Kikelewa Caves Campsite in a sheltered valley.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Kikelewa Caves
Day 3

Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Start – 11,812ft / 3600m

End – 14,158ft / 4315m

Distance – 2 Miles / 3km

Time – 2-3 Hrs

Climate Zone – Alpine Desert

Today you hike up to Mawenzi Tarn, located in a cirque beneath the Mawenzi Volcano. In the afternoon you head out for an acclimatisation walk with your guide. Overnight Mawenzi Tarn Camp (full board).

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Day 4

Mawenzi Tarn Hut (Acclimatisation Day)

Start – 14,158ft / 4315m

End – 14,158ft / 4315m

Distance – 2 Miles / 4km

Time – 3-4 Hrs

Climate Zone – Alpine Desert

Today is an acclimatization and rest day. Your guide takes you on a gentle exploration hike, which normally lasts for around 3-4 hours before returning back to Mawenzi Tarn Campsite.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Mawenzi Tarn Hut
Day 5

Kibo Huts

Start – 14,158ft / 4315m

End – 15,486ft / 4720m

Distance – 5 Miles / 8km

Time – 4-6 Hrs

Climate Zone – Alpine Desert

Today you cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo in the alpine desert zone. You will arrive at your base camp, Kibo Hut, in time for lunch. In the afternoon it is time to prepare for the night ascent and then an early dinner before heading to bed for a few hours.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Kibo Huts
Day 6

Summit Bid / Horombo Huts

Start – 15,486ft / 4720m

End – 12,205ft / 3720m

Distance – 13 Miles / 21km

Time – 13-17 Hrs

Climate Zones – Alpine Desert / Arctic / Heath

Rising early (normally before midnight) you start out from Kibo Hut towards the peak. At nighttime, the scree sections are normally much firmer and the nighttime start enables the best chance of a clear summit attempt. It takes around 6 hours to reach Gilman’s Point and then a further 1.5 to 2 hours to reach Uhuru Peak (Alt 19,341ft, 5985m) the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the roof of Africa! You then descend the same route before a short stop at Kibo Hut for a refuel and rest. By the evening you descend back down to Horombo Huts for dinner and one last sleep.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Horombo Huts
Day 7

Moshi

Start – 12,205ft / 3720m

End – 6,164ft / 1879m

Distance – 12 Miles / 19km

Time – 5-7 Hrs

Climate Zone – Health

Afromontane Forest The final descent takes you back through the heath zone and forest to Marangu Gate. After saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved shower! Later that evening you will be visited by an office Representative to congratulate you, to find out how the trip went, and to answer any final questions you may have about your onward journey.

BreakFast , Lunch , Dinner
Millenium Camp

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Nights 1

Simba Camp
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Nights 2

Kikelewa Camp
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Nights 3

Mawenzi Camp
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Nights 4

Mawenzi Turn Camp
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Nights 5

Millenium Camp
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Nights 6

Mweka Camp
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Nights 7

Moshi Camp
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  • Stay in luxury hotels and safari lodges throughout
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