DAY 1•Simba Camp
Nalemoru Gate to Simba Camp
NIGHT STAYSimba Camp
ELEVATION2,625 m / 8,612 ft
DISTANCE8 km
HIKING TIME4-5 hrs
Steady forest and heath-zone climb from Rongai side to Simba Camp.
Mount Kilimanjaro · Rongai Route
7 Days Rongai Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Seven-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Rongai Route from the northern side with camps at Simba, Second Cave, Kikelewa, Mawenzi Tarn and Kibo, then summit at Uhuru Peak and descend via Horombo and Marangu Gate.
DURATION7 Days / 6 Nights
SUMMIT ALTITUDE5,895 m / 19,341 ft
MAX GROUP12 Climbers
DIFFICULTYModerate
MIN AGE12+
Trek Overview
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route.
Seven-day Kilimanjaro ascent on the Rongai Route from the northern side with camps at Simba, Second Cave, Kikelewa, Mawenzi Tarn and Kibo, then summit at Uhuru Peak and descend via Horombo and Marangu Gate.
Rongai is the only route approaching Kilimanjaro from the north near the Kenyan border. It offers a gentler wilderness gradient, drier conditions, and significantly less foot traffic than southern routes, with stunning alpine vistas of Mawenzi Peak and the expansive Kenyan savannahs.
Trek Highlights
Northern approach with lighter traffic
Views of Kenyan plains
Mawenzi Tarn camp
Kibo saddle traverse
Descent via Marangu side
Mountain Schedule
7 Days on MountainDay-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 2•Second Cave
Simba Camp to Second Cave
NIGHT STAYSecond Cave
ELEVATION3,450 m / 11,319 ft
DISTANCE6 km
HIKING TIME3-4 hrs
Moderate climb on open moorland with broad northern views.
DAY 3•Kikelewa Camp
Second Cave to Kikelewa Camp
NIGHT STAYKikelewa Camp
ELEVATION3,600 m / 11,811 ft
DISTANCE9 km
HIKING TIME5-6 hrs
Traverse southeast below Mawenzi to the sheltered Kikelewa camp.
DAY 4•Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Kikelewa Camp to Mawenzi Tarn
NIGHT STAYMawenzi Tarn Camp
ELEVATION4,330 m / 14,206 ft
DISTANCE6 km
HIKING TIME4-5 hrs
Short but steeper climb into the alpine basin below Mawenzi.
DAY 5•Kibo Hut
Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut
NIGHT STAYKibo Hut
ELEVATION4,700 m / 15,420 ft
DISTANCE9 km
HIKING TIME5-6 hrs
Cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to high camp.
DAY 6•Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
NIGHT STAYHorombo Hut
ELEVATION5,895 - 3,720 m / 19,341 - 12,205 ft
DISTANCE22 km
HIKING TIME11-14 hrs
Night ascent to the summit and long descent to Horombo Hut.
DAY 7•Marangu Gate
Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
NIGHT STAYMarangu Gate
ELEVATION1,860 m / 6,102 ft
DISTANCE20 km
HIKING TIME5-7 hrs
Final descent through moorland and rainforest to the gate.
Expedition Details
What's Included
INCLUDED
- •Kilimanjaro park fees
- •Camping fees
- •Rescue fees
- •Certified mountain guides
- •All meals on the mountain
- •Camping equipment
- •Airport transfers in Moshi area
- •Daily health monitoring
NOT INCLUDED
- •International flights
- •Tanzania visa
- •Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- •Sleeping bag rental
- •Personal gear
- •Tips for guides and porters
- •Hotel before and after climb
Gear Checklist
What to Bring
Waterproof hiking boots
Warm summit layers
Rain shell
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Thermal gloves
Sun hat and sunglasses
Preparation
Fitness Requirements
Comfortable hiking 5 to 7 hours daily and prepared for a summit night of 11 to 14 hours from Kibo Hut.
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