7 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Rongai Route

In the morning, you will also be taken to Rongai entrance (1,950m) on the north side of Kilimanjaro. It will start by climbing through maize fields and green pine forests, the home of colobus monkeys and diverse tropical birds. The road will be meandering its way to Simba Camp with broad scenery of Kenyan plains.

Distance: 7 km

Time: 3–4 hrs

Terrain: Rainforest

Accommodation: Simba Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

As you continue on the moorland scenery out of Simba Camp, you stand a chance to have awe-inspiring views of Kibo Peak in front of you. An early lunch will be taken at Second Cave, a popular acclimatization point, and then continued on to the camp where night will be spent. The free nature of the surrounding landscape gives it some spectacular sunset sceneries with the wilderness around.

Distance: 8 km

Time: 5–6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland

Accommodation Second Cave Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Keep climbing on open moorlands over picturesque valleys and brooks. You will come to Kikelewa Camp and it is in a kind of lee, with big groundsels and lobelias about it. Spend afternoon to rest and acclimatize oneself.

Distance: 9 km

Time: 6 hrs

Terrain: Moorland

Forest Lodge: Kikelewa Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

A short but sharp climb takes one to Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is beautifully located under the dramatic spires of Mawenzi Peak. Spent the afternoon on a ramble or rest in anticipation of the last climb. This is a camp that has one of the best alpine shots of Kilimanjaro.

Distance: 6 km

Time: 4-5 hrs

Terrain: Alpine Desert.

Accomodation: Mawenzi Tarn Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Cross the Lunar desert which is the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks. The path is broad and deserted but the scenery is impressive. Reach Kibo Hut early enough to sleep and get ready to be at the summit at midnights.

Distance: 9 km

Time: 5–6 hrs

Terrain: Arctic Zone

Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Start climbing your summit in the middle of the night. Climb gradually to the Point of Gilman (5,685m), and proceed to the top of Africa, the Uhuru Peak. Enjoy your tremendous success and enjoy the sunrise scenery then head into Horombo Hut. Afterwards, go back to Moshi to have some rest and party.

Distance: 16 km

Time: 12-14 hrs

Terrain: Arctic to Rainforest.

Hotels in Moshi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.