7-Day Rongai Route Mountain Kilimanjaro Climb

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

Rongai Gate (1950m) – Simba Camp (2620m)

Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

Distance: ~8 km

Habitat: Montane Forest

Depart from Moshi or Arusha and drive to the Rongai Gate, near the Kenyan border. After registration, begin your trek through lush forest, where you may spot monkeys and exotic birds. The trail gently ascends to Simba Camp, located in the heather zone with views of the plains below.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Simba Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Simba Camp(2620m) – Second Cave Camp (3450m)

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Distance: ~9 km

Habitat: Moorland

Continue hiking through moorland, with wide views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. You'll reach Second Cave Camp, your resting place for the night. This helps with gradual acclimatization.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Second Cave Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second Cave (3450m)– Kikelewa Camp (3630m)

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~6 km

Habitat: Moorland & Alpine Vegetation

Today’s route turns toward the jagged peak of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro’s second-highest summit. The trail leads through semi-desert terrain to the more secluded Kikelewa Camp, nestled in a sheltered valley.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kikelewa Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kikelewa Camp (3630m)– Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4315m)

Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Distance: ~5 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

A short but steep hike takes you to Mawenzi Tarn, located beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The camp is dramatically set near a glacial lake. You’ll have time to rest or take short hikes to help with acclimatization.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mawenzi Tarn (4315) – Kibo Hut (4720m)

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Distance: ~8 km

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Cross the barren, lunar-like landscape known as The Saddle, which stretches between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. The trail ascends gradually to Kibo Hut, your base for the summit attempt. After dinner and a rest, prepare for the midnight climb to Uhuru Peak.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit Day– Kibo Hut (4720m) –Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo Hut (3720m)

Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

Distance: ~6 km up / 15 km down

Habitat: Arctic to Moorland

Begin the summit attempt at midnight, trekking through the dark, cold volcanic scree to Gilman’s Point (5,685m). From there, follow the crater rim to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the top, descend to Kibo Hut for brunch and continue down to Horombo Hut for your last night on the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut (3720m)– Marangu Gate (1860m) – Drive to Moshi/Arusha

Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

Distance: ~18 km

Habitat: Moorland to Rainforest

Descend through the moorland and into the forested slopes of Kilimanjaro, returning to Marangu Gate. Here, you’ll receive your well-earned summit certificate. Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha for rest and celebration.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

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.