7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking – Rongai Route

Tour Overview

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 Rongai Gate → Simba Camp

   Elevation: 1,950 m → 2,600 m
   Distance: 8 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Simba Camp (tents)
   
   You drive to Rongai Gate for registration, near the Kenya border.
   The hike starts through farmland and forest. You may see wildlife like monkeys.
   The trail is gentle and not steep, making it a good start. You arrive at Simba Camp in the afternoon and relax.

   • Trekking from Rongai Gate → Simba Camp

   B, L, D Simba Camp (2,600m)
2. 2
   Day 2 Simba Camp → Second Cave Camp

   Elevation: 2,600 m → 3,450 m
   Distance: 6–7 km
   Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
   Accommodation: Second Cave Camp (tents)
   
   You leave the forest and enter open moorland. The views become wider.
   The trail climbs slowly. You will see great views of Kibo Peak.
   You arrive at Second Cave Camp and rest.

   • Trek from Simba Camp → Second Cave Camp

   B, L, D Second Cave Camp (3,450m)
3. 3
   Day 3 Second Cave → Kikelewa Camp

   \Elevation: 3,450 m → 3,600 m
   Distance: 6 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Kikelewa Camp (tents)
   
   Today is a shorter day to help with acclimatization.
   The trail becomes steeper in some parts. You walk slowly and enjoy the views.
   You arrive early at Kikelewa Camp and have time to rest.

   • Trek from Second Cave → Kikelewa Camp

   B, L, D Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
4. 4
   Day 4 Kikelewa Camp → Mawenzi Tarn Camp

   Elevation: 3,600 m → 4,330 m
   Distance: 5 km
   Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
   Accommodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (tents)
   
   You continue climbing to Mawenzi Tarn, located below Mawenzi Peak.
   The landscape is rocky and very beautiful. The views of Mawenzi are amazing.
   This is a good place for acclimatization. You arrive early and relax.

   • Climb from Kikelewa Camp → Mawenzi Tarn Camp

   B, L, D Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
5. 5
   Day 5 Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Hut Camp

   Elevation: 4,330 m → 4,700 m
   Distance: 8 km
   Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
   Accommodation: Kibo Hut Camp (tents)
   
   Today you cross the “Saddle,” a wide, dry area between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.
   The trail is long but not very steep. The environment is dry and windy.
   You arrive at Kibo Camp, where you prepare for the summit. Eat early and rest.

   • Trek from Mawenzi Tarn → Kibo Hut Camp

   B, L, D Kibo Hut Camp (4,700m)
6. 6
   Day 6 Kibo Camp → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Camp

   Elevation: 4,700 m → 5,895 m → 3,720 m
   Distance: 6 km up + 15 km down
   Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
   Accommodation: Horombo Camp (tents)
   
   You wake up around midnight and start the summit climb in the dark. It is very cold and steep.
   After several hours, you reach Gilman’s Point at sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).
   After celebrating, you descend to Kibo Camp for a short rest, then continue down to Horombo Camp.
   This is the longest and most challenging day.

   • Trek from Kibo Camp → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Camp

   B, L, D Horombo Camp (3,720m)
7. 7
   Day 7 Horombo Camp → Marangu Gate

   Elevation: 3,720 m → 1,860 m
   Distance: 20 km
   Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
   
   After breakfast, you continue descending through the rainforest.
   The air becomes warmer, and walking is easier.
   At Marangu Gate, you receive your summit certificate. Your driver will take you back to your hotel.

   • Descent from Mweka Camp
   • Transfer to hotel in Moshi/Arusha

   B, L None (End of tour)

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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