7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route
The only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north, near the Kenyan border.
The Rongai Route offers a quiet and remote wilderness experience. It is ideal during the rainy season, as the northern side of the mountain receives less rainfall. The 7-day itinerary allows for proper acclimatization and increases the chances of reaching the summit.
Day 1: Rongai Gate (1,950m) – Simba Camp (2,600m)
After a drive to the northeastern side of Kilimanjaro, start the hike through a pine forest.
Distance: 8 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp (3,450m)
The trail ascends steadily through moorland, with views of the eastern ice fields.
Distance: 9 km | Duration: 5–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Second Cave – Kikelewa Camp (3,600m)
Leave the main trail and head towards Mawenzi, enjoying spectacular scenery.
Distance: 6 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Day 4: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp (4,330m)
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes, reaching a camp beneath the rugged Mawenzi Peak.
Distance: 6 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut (4,700m)
Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, reaching the base camp before the summit night.
Distance: 9 km | Duration: 5–6 hours
Day 6: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Midnight summit attempt to Gilman’s Point and then Uhuru Peak. Descend to Horombo for rest.
Distance: 21 km | Duration: 12–14 hours
Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Transfer to Moshi/Arusha
Final descent through the rainforest. Collect your summit certificate and return to your hotel.
Distance: 20 km | Duration: 5–7 hours
Includes
- Private transportation to and from the selected route
- Airport pick-up
- Quality, waterproof four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Certified, experienced English-speaking mountain guides (other languages on request – $25/day supplement)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, taxes, and climbing permits
- Government climbing taxes
- All meals during the trek
- Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
- Drinking water and hot drinks
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excludes
- Hotel accommodation before/after trek (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear (available for rental)
- Tips for guide, porters, and cook
- International airfare & visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
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