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hike Kilimanjaro 7 days rongai route This route is best for those who want to avoid crowds and beginners who want to avoid many steep sections. The route does not offer climb high and sleep low option but acclimatization can be done in the 7 days itinerary.

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hike Kilimanjaro 7 days rongai route

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hike Kilimanjaro 7 days rongai route

This route is best for those who want to avoid crowds and beginners who want to avoid many steep sections. The route does not offer climb high and sleep low option but acclimatization can be done in the 7 days itinerary.

Rongai route is the only route that approaches the mountain from the north near the Kenyan border; it’s a quiet route and offers amazing scenery. The route can be done in six days but we advise that it gets done in seven days so as to get an acclimatization day in mawenzi tarn camp. It is very crucial to acclimatize to increase chances to reach summit.

The northern side of the mountain receives very little rainfall so climbers are likely to get a clearer view of the mountaintop along the path. Climbing Kilimanjaro is overall not easy but rongai route is considered one of the more accessible trails to the mountain.

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • park fees
  • taxes
  • professional guide
  • mountain crew
  • meals
  • Exclusions:
  • visa
  • tipping
  • medical insurance
  • travel insurance

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Uhuru Peak
  3. Simba Camp
  4. Second Caves Lunch Point
  5. Kikelewa - Mawenzi Tarn Trail
  6. Kibo Huts

DAY 1

MOSHI - RONGAI GATE (NALE MORU) – SIMBA CAMP

We will start our journey from Moshi to rongai gate where all formalities will be handled. We will begin our steady climb through the lush green rainforest. And along the way we will make stops so as to view the incredible sight of cultivated fields below. Our hike will take up to 4 hours to reach the first camp

Elevation: 2000m/6560ft to 2650m/8700ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2

SIMBA CAMP - SECOND CAVE

Today we will trek through the moorland to second cave; here you will get an amazing view of kibo and eastern ice fields on the crater crim.

Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3450m/11,300ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 3

SECOND CAVE - KIKELEWA CAVE

On this day we trek through alpine desert to kikelewa cave. This day’s hike will be short and offers magnificent scenery along the way.

Elevation: 3450m/11,300ft to 3600m/11,800ft

Distance: 9km/5mi

Walking Time: 2-3 hours Habitat: Semi-desert

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 4

KIKELEWA CAMP - MAWENZI TARN

This day is special for acclimatization and we will trek to mawenzi tarn where dinner and overnight will be offered.

Elevation: 3600m/11,800ft to 4330m/14,200ft

Distance: 6km/4mi

Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 5

MAWENZI TARN - KIBO HUT

Today we hike to kibo hut passing through the alpine desert area. After arrival at kibo we will have an early dinner preparing for the summit.

Elevation: 4330m/14,200ft to 4750m/15,600ft

Distance: 9km/5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 6

KIBO HUT TO SUMMIT THEN HOROMBO HUT

We will have a very early rise at 2:00am and after having hot tea and snacks we’ll start the strenuous hike to uhuru peak. After hiking on the steep and snowy trail up to Gilman’s point we will head to uhuru peak. Upon arrival, you will be able to take some pictures and after that begin your descent to kibo hut where lunch will be offered, and thereafter head to horombo for dinner and a well-deserved night rest

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation: 15,430ft -19,341ft

Distance: 6 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation: 19,341ft - 12,250ft

Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 7

HOROMBO HUT TO MARANGU GATE TO MOSHI

Today will be our last day on the mountain as we descend through the moorland area to mandara hut, we will keep descending through the thick green forest to marangu gate where we will meet a vehicle which will take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Elevation: 12,205ft to 6,046ft

Distance Covered: 18km down

Time to be used: 5 - 7hrs

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Habitat: Rain Forest

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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