8 Days 7 Nights Kilimanjaro Trekking Rongai Route
Itinerary Details
DAY 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport
Upon arrival, your private driver will transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing and equipment check in preparation for the climb.
DAY 2: Arusha (1,400m) – Rongai Gate (1,950m) – Simba Camp (2,600m)
Hiking time: 3–4 hrs | Habitat: Montane forest
Drive 4–5 hours to Rongai Gate for registration and formalities. Begin the hike on a gentle trail through forested scenery. Camp overnight at Simba Camp (2,600m), which features a toilet and picnic tables. Water is available below the camp.
DAY 3: Simba Camp – Kikelewa Caves (3,450m)
Hiking time: 6–7 hrs | Distance: 8 km | Habitat: Moorland
Ascend steadily to the ‘Second Cave’ with stunning views of Kibo and the Eastern Ice Fields. After lunch, follow a smaller path across the moorland towards Mawenzi peaks. Camp near Kikelewa Caves amid giant senecios. Dinner and overnight at camp.
DAY 4: Kikelewa Caves – Mawenzi Tarn
Hiking time: 3–4 hrs | Distance: 5 km | Habitat: Heath zone
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers excellent views of the surrounding wilderness. Reach Mawenzi Tarn, set beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon exploring and acclimatizing. Dinner and overnight at camp.
DAY 5: Mawenzi Tarn – Kibo Hut (4,720m)
Hiking time: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 7 km | Habitat: Alpine desert
Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, ascending to Kibo Hut. Rest and prepare for the final summit attempt at midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.
DAY 6: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Hiking time: 8 hrs ascent / 7 hrs descent | Distance: 11 km | Habitat: Scree & snow
Wake before midnight for the summit climb. Ascend via Hans Meyer Cave (5,150m) to Gillman’s Point (5,685m), then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise. Descend to Kibo Hut for rest and brunch, then continue to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate (1,980m)
Hiking time: 7 hrs | Distance: 9 km | Habitat: Moorland & rainforest
After breakfast, descend past Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate. Sign the register and receive your summit certificate (green for Gillman’s Point, gold for Uhuru Peak). Celebrate with your mountain crew. Transfer to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower, dinner, and overnight, or continue to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
Price Included
- 1st Night accommodation in Arusha
- All camping equipment (including tents, mattress, sleeping bags, & pillows)
- private mountain guide
- private chef
- porters
- trekking poles
- first aid kit
- rescue fees
- portable toilet
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees & camping fees
- All Government Tax.
Price Excluded
- Other trekking gears except trekking poles
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)