6-Day Rongai Route Itinerary – Mount Kilimanjaro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Rongai Gate – Simba Camp

Your trek begins at Rongai Gate after completing park registration inside Kilimanjaro National Park. The trail climbs gently through farmland and pine forest before reaching Simba Camp, where you will spend your first night on the mountain.

Elevation: 1,950 m → 2,650 m
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp

Leave Simba Camp and continue trekking through the moorland zone. The trail offers spectacular views of the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro and the plains of Kenya. Arrive at Second Cave Camp where you will rest and continue acclimatizing to the altitude.

Elevation: 2,650 m → 3,450 m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Second Cave Camp – Kikelewa Camp

Today’s trail gradually ascends through beautiful alpine landscapes with unique vegetation such as giant groundsels and lobelias. The terrain becomes steeper as you approach Kikelewa Camp, located in a sheltered valley with stunning mountain views.

Elevation: 3,450 m → 3,600 m
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Moorland / Alpine.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp

The trail climbs steadily to Mawenzi Tarn, located beneath the dramatic peaks of Mawenzi Peak. This scenic camp is surrounded by rugged mountain terrain and offers a great opportunity for acclimatization.

Elevation: 3,600 m → 4,330 m
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut

Cross the vast alpine desert known as the Saddle, located between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The landscape here is dry and open with spectacular views of Kibo Peak. Arrive at Kibo Hut to prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Elevation: 4,330 m → 4,700 m
Distance: 9 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kibo Hut – Summit – Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate

Your summit attempt begins around midnight. Climb to Gilman's Point and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After celebrating, descend to Horombo Hut for a short rest and continue to Marangu Gate before transferring back to Moshi.

Elevation: 4,700 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m → 1,870 m
Distance: 21 km
Hiking Time: 12–15 hours
Habitat: Arctic to Rainforest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.