7-Day Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb

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

Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

Drive through rural villages and coffee plantations to Rongai Gate on Kilimanjaro’s northeastern side. After registration, begin trekking through rainforest before entering the drier heath zone. Reach Simba Camp near First Cave, where you can enjoy beautiful views across the plains toward Kenya.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simba Camp to Second Cave

Begin with a steady climb through open heathland filled with wildflowers and rocky trails. Enjoy impressive views of Kibo and its eastern glaciers before leaving the main trail toward Mawenzi. Arrive at Second Cave, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and distinctive giant senecio vegetation.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second Cave to Third Cave

Enjoy a relaxed morning before continuing across the heathland toward Third Cave. This shorter trekking day is designed to support gradual acclimatization and help your body adjust to the increasing altitude. Along the way, enjoy peaceful surroundings and excellent views of Kilimanjaro’s northeastern slopes.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Third Cave to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

Climb steadily from Third Cave as the heathland gives way to rugged alpine terrain scattered with volcanic rocks. Spectacular panoramic views unfold as you approach Mawenzi. Reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp, beautifully positioned beneath the dramatic jagged peaks of Mawenzi, for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Huts

Cross the vast alpine desert known as “The Saddle,” a dramatic high-altitude plain connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. Arrive at Kibo Huts beneath the crater wall and spend the afternoon resting. Prepare your summit clothing and equipment, enjoy an early meal and sleep before the midnight ascent.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kibo Huts to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts

Begin around midnight and climb slowly through loose scree toward Gilman’s Point, reaching the crater rim near sunrise. Continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating your achievement, descend to Kibo for a rest before continuing down to Horombo Huts for the night.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Huts to Marangu Gate and Arusha

After breakfast, make your final descent through moorland and lush rainforest toward Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificate and say farewell to your mountain crew before leaving Kilimanjaro National Park. Transfer back to Arusha for a hot shower, relaxation and a well-deserved celebration.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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