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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival – Airport or Hotel – Moshi
Arrival – Airport or Hotel – Moshi
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your Eretoto Adventures representative and picked up from the airport or your hotel before being transferred to your accommodation in Moshi.
Take the rest of the day to relax and recover from your journey while preparing for your upcoming 7-Day Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Trek. Your guide will provide a short briefing and assist with any final preparations and equipment checks.
Enjoy a comfortable evening at your hotel before beginning your Kilimanjaro adventure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Kinga Homes Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Rongai gate to simba camp
Rongai gate to simba camp
After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Rongai Gate, located on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro near the Tanzanian–Kenyan border. Upon arrival, your guide will complete the park registration and permit formalities while the crew prepares for the trek.
Once ready, begin your Rongai Route adventure through the lush montane forest. The trail ascends gradually and gently, allowing you to settle into a comfortable trekking pace while enjoying the peaceful surroundings and possible sightings of birds and small wildlife.
Continue toward Simba Camp, located at approximately 2,625 meters (8,612 ft), where you will enjoy dinner and spend your first night on Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Simba camp to kikelewa camp
Simba camp to kikelewa camp
After breakfast, continue your trek from Simba Camp toward Kikelelwa Camp, leaving the rainforest behind as the landscape gradually changes into open moorland and heath vegetation.
The trail ascends steadily across the northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering beautiful views of the surrounding plains and, on clear days, distant views toward the Kenyan side of the mountain. As you gain altitude, the scenery becomes more dramatic and the vegetation increasingly sparse.
After several hours of trekking, arrive at Kikelelwa Camp, situated at approximately 3,630 meters (11,900 ft). Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest while your body continues to acclimatize to the increasing altitude.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Kikelewa camp to mawenzi tarn camp
Kikelewa camp to mawenzi tarn camp
After breakfast, begin your trek from Kikelelwa Camp toward Mawenzi Tarn Camp, one of the most spectacular sections of the Rongai Route.
The trail climbs steadily across the open moorland and alpine desert, with vegetation becoming increasingly sparse as you gain altitude. The dramatic peaks of Mawenzi come into view, creating a stunning backdrop for the day’s hike.
Continue toward the beautiful Mawenzi Tarn, a high-altitude camp nestled beneath the rugged Mawenzi Peak at approximately 4,330 meters (14,200 ft). This short but challenging day is important for acclimatization, allowing your body to adjust to the increasing elevation.
Upon arrival, relax and enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery before dinner and an overnight stay at Mawenzi Tarn Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
-
Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mawenzi tarn to Kibo hut
Mawenzi tarn to Kibo hut
After breakfast, leave Mawenzi Tarn Camp and continue your trek across the high-altitude alpine desert toward Kibo Hut, the final base camp before your summit attempt.
The trail gradually crosses the vast Saddle, a broad and barren landscape lying between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. With little vegetation at this altitude, the scenery becomes increasingly stark and dramatic, offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s highest peak.
Upon reaching Kibo Hut at approximately 4,703 meters (15,430 ft), settle in and have an early dinner. The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to resting and preparing for your midnight summit attempt.
Get as much sleep as possible, as the most challenging and rewarding part of your Kilimanjaro adventure awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Summit Kibo hut to uhuru peak to horombo hut
Summit Kibo hut to uhuru peak to horombo hut
Begin your summit attempt around midnight, ascending through the darkness toward Gilman’s Point (5,681 m / 18,638 ft) on the crater rim. The climb is demanding, with steep terrain and loose scree, but your experienced guides will support you with a slow and steady pace.
From Gilman’s Point, continue along the crater rim toward Stella Point (5,739 m / 18,829 ft) before making the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,341 ft), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement and take in the breathtaking views from the roof of Africa.
After spending a short time at the summit, begin your descent toward Kibo Hut for a well-earned rest and lunch. You will then continue down through the alpine desert toward Horombo Hut, where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night.
Day 7
Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Airport or Hotel
Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Airport or Hotel
After breakfast, begin your final descent from Horombo Hut through the beautiful montane rainforest toward Marangu Gate. Enjoy the changing scenery as you descend to lower elevations, where the vegetation becomes greener and the air warmer.
Upon reaching Marangu Gate, complete the necessary park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate, celebrating your successful ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
From Marangu Gate, your vehicle will transfer you to the airport or your hotel, depending on your onward travel arrangements. This marks the end of your unforgettable 7-Day Rongai Route Kilimanjaro adventure with Eretoto Adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
