7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro climbing

Unique, Challenging and Adventurous

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Kilimanjaro climbing

8 Day Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route is unique, challenging and adventurous. Suitable for experienced climbers and those with enough energy. The climb takes up to 8 days to and from the top of Africa

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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

  • Day 1: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)

    This morning we will drive to the village of NaleMoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos en route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2625m.


    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi.
    Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 2 :Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp (3480m)

    The morning hike is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave Camp located in the moorland zone with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. .


    with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
    Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 3 :2nd Cave Camp (3480m) to Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

    Kikelelwa Camp Leaving the pine forest behind, we carry on with a steady ascent walking though moorland. There are superb views of the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim of Kibo, the highest of the three volcanoes which form the mountain. We will leave the main trail and strike out across moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, the second of Kilimanjaro volcanoes. We will set up camp today in the sheltered valley near Kikelewa caves at 3630m


    Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
    Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 4 :Kikelewa Camp (3630m) to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) Kikelewa Camp

    This morning we have a short but steep ascent up grassy slopes which is rewarded by a superb view of the Kenyan plains to the north. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching our next camp at Mawenzi Tarn Hut directly below the towering cliffs of Mawenzi. This afternoon you have chance to rest or explore the surrounding area to aid acclimatization.


    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
    Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 5 :Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4310m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)Kibo Hut

    We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!

    Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
    Approx. time taken: 5 - 6 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


  • Day 6 : Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)Horombo Hut

    Today is “The Big Day” - the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 - 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 - 2 hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.


    Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
    Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 7 :Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)t

    Marangu Gate

    The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.

    Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
    Approx. time taken: 8 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included


About The Tour

Inclusions Exclusions
Transportation to & from the mountain gate Flights
3 meals daily while on the mountain Items of a personal nature
Filtered water throughout the trek Laundry Services
Pre or Post Trek accommodation at the hotel Tips to mountain crew

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$250 perDay

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Trip Information

  • Location : Kilimanjaro
  • start time: from 08:00
  • End time: from 13:00
  • Free Sightseeing & Hotel

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