7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Rongai Route

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7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

Rongai route is remote and unspoiled contrary to other routes. It is the only route that approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the north close to the Kenyan border. You will hike with no less or no crowds from the north and descend through the Marangu route. This 7-day itinerary includes pick-up from the airport, transfer to the lodge, and an experienced mountain guide.

  • Itenerary
  • Day 1: Arrival Day

Meet our mountain guide at the airport and transfer to the lodge in Moshi. Relax at your lodge and after a while listen to a short brief about your hike. You can also check for the equipment required for a successful Kilimanjaro climb. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner and fall asleep in your spacious room.

  • Day 2: Rongai Route to Simba Camp

After a buffet breakfast, we set off for Marangu Gate where cleared the paperwork with the officials. We then drive further a 70-kilometer distance to the Rongai route trailhead. We start our hike at Nale Moru village. After 4-5 hours of hiking through the gentle slope, we hit the Simba Camp. Here, we eat a hot dinner, hot shower, and first sleep on the mountain.

·         Elevation: 6398ft-9300ft

·         Distance: 8 km

·         Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rainforest

  • Day 3: Simba Camp to Second Cave, then to Kikelewa Camp

As the chef prepares a hot coffee for a break, you prepare for the hike. After breakfast, we hike through a trail leading to Kibo. You enjoy the scenic views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. We then hiked on a trail and finally hit the Second Cave Camp. We relax and have a delicious meal. We then continue hiking southeastwards to the jagged peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. We walk through the moorland while enjoying the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Kikelewa Camp.

·         Elevation: 9300ft – 11,811ft

·         Distance: 12 km

·         Hiking time: 7-8 hours

·         Habitat: Heath

  • Day 4: Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Hut

After breakfast, we hike a short distance of almost 4 to 5 km. We hike up the steep trail gaining about 600m through the moorland vegetation until we arrive at Mawenzi Tarn Hut.

·         Elevation: 11,811ft – 14,160ft

·         Distance: 5 km

·         Hiking time: 3-4 hours

·         Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Mawenzi Ridge to Mawenzi Tarn

On this day, we hike eastwards up a ridge and then southeast toward the Lava Tower (15,190 ft). Lava Tower is a 300-ft volcanic rock formation. The hike starts to descend to Barranco Camp. You relax, enjoy dinner, and sleep overnight.

·         Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft then to 13,044 ft

·         Distance: 10 km

·         Hiking time: 6-7 hours

·         Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we hike from Mawenzi Tarn to Mawenzi Ridge, then back to Mawenzi Tarn. The views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks can be observed at different angles while walking on the ridge. We then return to Mawenzi Tarn Hut for dinner and overnight. This day’s hike is included in the itinerary for acclimatization purposes.

·         Elevation gain: 14,160ft – 14,400ft

·         Elevation loss: 14,400ft – 14,160ft

·         Distance: 4 km

·         Hiking time: 3-4 hours

·         Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut