7-Day Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

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

Hotel at Moshi to Simba Camp

Drive to the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (about 2 hours including a stop to get permits at Marangu). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will begin the hike on a wide path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.

Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

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

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft
Distance: 6km/4mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Today, our hike takes us from the Second Cave to the Third Cave, moving further into the striking semi-desert landscape.

Elevation: 3,450m (11,300ft) to 3,880m (12,700ft)
Distance: 9 km (5 mi)
Walking Time: 2–3 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Acclimatization at Mawenzi Tarn

Distance: ~2-4 km / 3-4 hours
Elevation Change: 4,315m (Optional climb to 4,510m)

The Climb: A crucial rest and acclimatization day. You can take short hikes up the scree slopes of Mawenzi for stunning panoramic views before returning to camp to let your body adjust to the altitude.

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

Starting just after midnight (12am–2am), we begin our ascent to Gilman’s Point on steep scree or snow, reaching the crater rim at 5,700m (18,700ft). From here, we continue upward to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa—where stunning views await and a photo opportunity at the summit.

Afterward, we descend, stopping at Kibo for lunch and rest before continuing down to Horombo encampment.

Elevation: 4,700m (15,500ft) to 5,895m (19,340ft); descent to 3,700m (12,200ft)
Distance: 6km (4mi) up, 15km (9mi) down
Hiking Time: 6–8 hours up, 6–8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Night and Descent to Horombo Hut

Distance: ~8-9 km / 5-6 hours

Elevation Change: 4,315m to 4,703m

The Climb: You cross the lunar-like, barren plateau known as "The Saddle" connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. You will reach Kibo Hut at the base of the crater just before sunset to rest for the summit push.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Distance: ~18 km / 5-6 hours
Elevation Change: 3,720m to 1,800m

The Climb: A steady trek takes you down through the moorland and lush rainforest to the Marangu Gate. You will sign out, receive your summit certificates, and take a vehicle back to Moshi or Arusha.

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.