7-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing via the Rongai Route - 7 days

A Seven-Day Trip to Rongai Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing has the exciting side effect of allowing one to reach the pinnacle of Africa's roof. On the Rongai route, you will sleep in clean tents that have been prepared for you by the porters at the conclusion of each climbing day. This path starts on the northern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 1: Arrival to Rongai Gate to Simba Camp
• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Transfer to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha
• Attend a pre-climbing briefing and equipment check
• Drive to the Rongai Gate (1,950 meters)
• Begin hiking through the rainforest
• Reach Simba Camp (2,650 meters) for overnight stay
Day 2: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp
• Continue hiking through moorland vegetation
• Pass Second Cave en route to Kikelewa Camp (3,600 meters)
• Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape
Day 3: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
• Ascend through alpine desert terrain
• Reach Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330 meters)
• Take in stunning views of Mawenzi Peak
Day 4: Acclimatization Day at Mawenzi Tarn
• Another extra day on the Mount Kilimanjaro through Rongai
Route.
• You will spend two nights at Mawenzi Tarn.
• Hike up towards Mawenzi for a splendid acclimatization hike.
• Then after return back to the camp for lunch the dinner and
overnight.
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Hut
• Trek across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo
• Arrive at Kibo Hut (4,700 meters)
• Rest and prepare for the summit attempt
Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and descent to Horombo Hut
• Begin the final ascent around midnight
• Reach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters) at sunrise
• Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in
Africa
• Descend to Horombo Hut (3,720 meters) for overnight stay
Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
• Descend through the rainforest
• Reach Marangu Gate (1,860 meters)
• Receive certificates of achievement
• Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha