7-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing via Rongai Route

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

Moshi to Rongai Gate to Simba Camp

After breakfast in Moshi, enjoy a scenic drive to Rongai Gate for registration and final preparations before starting your trek. The journey begins on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a quieter and more remote route.
The trail passes through cultivated farmland before entering a lush rainforest filled with rich vegetation and occasional wildlife sightings. The gradual ascent allows you to ease into the climb while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
By afternoon, arrive at Simba Camp, set within a beautiful forested area where you will rest and spend your first night on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simba Camp to Second Cave Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent as the landscape transitions from dense forest into open heather and moorland. The trail becomes wider and more exposed, offering increasingly impressive views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
As you hike higher, the terrain becomes more arid and scenic, with volcanic formations and sweeping views across the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro. This section provides excellent acclimatization while showcasing the mountain’s vast scale.
By afternoon, arrive at Second Cave Camp located in a peaceful and open setting with wide mountain views.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second Cave Camp to Kikilewa Camp

After breakfast, continue your trek through the open moorland as the landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic. The trail passes through unique vegetation, including giant groundsels and lobelias, which are characteristic of Kilimanjaro’s higher slopes.
As you ascend, enjoy clear views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding volcanic landscape. The peaceful environment and steady climb provide good acclimatization as you gain elevation.
By afternoon, arrive at Kikilewa Camp, located near small caves close to the Kikilewa River, offering a quiet and scenic resting point.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kikilewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent through the high moorland, with increasingly dramatic views of Mawenzi Peak. The terrain becomes more rugged and open, offering a true sense of high-altitude wilderness.
The steady climb provides excellent acclimatization as you move deeper into
Kilimanjaro’s alpine environment. Along the way, enjoy the striking volcanic scenery and the peaceful isolation of this remote northern route.
By afternoon, arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Camp, beautifully situated beside a small alpine tarn beneath the towering Mawenzi Peak.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut

After breakfast, leave Mawenzi Tarn Camp and traverse the stark alpine desert landscape toward Kibo Hut. The terrain becomes increasingly dry and barren, with wide open views of Kibo Peak dominating the horizon.
This section of the trek is relatively gradual, allowing time to conserve energy and focus on acclimatization before the demanding summit push. The environment is quiet and exposed, with strong mountain winds and minimal vegetation.
By afternoon, arrive at Kibo Hut, the final base camp before your summit attempt.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Horombo Hut

At midnight, begin the final ascent toward Uhuru Peak under cold temperatures and star filled skies. The climb is steep and physically demanding, requiring steady pace and determination as you make your way toward the Roof of Africa.
By sunrise, reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. Take time to celebrate and enjoy the breathtaking views across glaciers, crater rims, and the vast African landscape below.
After the summit experience, begin your long descent back through Kibo Hut and continue down to Horombo Hut for overnight rest and recovery.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and Return to Moshi

After breakfast, begin your final descent through the lush rainforest toward Marangu Gate. The trail is scenic and refreshing, surrounded by dense vegetation, birdsong, and occasional wildlife as you make your way down the mountain.
Upon arrival at Marangu Gate, you will receive your official summit certificate, marking the successful completion of your Kilimanjaro trek via the Rongai Route.
After celebrations with your mountain team, transfer back to Moshi for a well deserved rest and a special dinner to celebrate your achievement.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt 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.