Kilimanjaro Rongai Route – 6 or 7 Days Climb

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a scenic drive from Moshi to the northern Rongai Gate. After registration, you’ll trek through a peaceful rainforest trail filled with birdlife and monkeys, ending your day at Simba Camp, nestled on the edge of the moorland.

The path rises gradually through open moorland, offering your first sweeping views of Kibo Peak. The vegetation changes noticeably as you approach the vast expanse of Second Cave Camp, where you’ll relax and prepare for higher elevations.

Today’s hike heads east across the moorland toward Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s second-highest summit. You’ll arrive at the stunning Mawenzi Tarn Camp, tucked beneath towering rock spires — one of the most beautiful campsites on the mountain.

A vital day for acclimatization. You’ll take a short acclimatization hike around the surrounding ridges to help your body adjust to the altitude, then return to Mawenzi Tarn for a relaxed afternoon and night under the stars.

Cross the desolate but spectacular alpine desert that connects Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. As you reach Kibo Hut — your base camp — you’ll eat and rest early in preparation for the challenging summit push that begins just after midnight.

This is the big day! Around midnight, begin your summit ascent under the stars. After a tough but rewarding climb, you’ll reach Uhuru Peak – the roof of Africa at 5,895 meters. Celebrate, take photos, then descend all the way to Horombo Hut for a well-deserved rest.

Your final descent takes you through beautiful rainforest back to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate. From here, you’ll be transferred back to Moshi for a hot shower and heartfelt congratulations.