Kilimanjaro Rongai route

Day 1: Nale Moru Gate – Second Cave Camp

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Nale Moru Gate (1,996m). After registration, dive into a lush rainforest teeming with vibrant wildlife! Spot colorful birds and unique plants as you trek. Towering fig trees and cascading waterfalls line your path to Second Cave Camp (2,626m) for your first night on the mountain.

Day 2: Second Cave Camp – Kikelewa Camp

Today, tackle a steeper ascent through changing landscapes! Leave the dense forest behind and enter semi-desert terrain. Breathtaking views of surrounding mountains and clouds below will inspire you. This challenging hike aids your acclimatization. Reach Kikelewa Camp (3,840m) for a well-deserved rest under the stars!

Day 3: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Hut

Embark on a moderate climb through volcanic terrain. Watch the landscape transform into a surreal moonscape with minimal vegetation. Glimpse the dramatic Barranco Wall on the opposite side of the mountain. Settle in at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,337m), nestled beside a beautiful glacial lake for the night.

Day 4: Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut

Today’s dedicated to acclimatization – crucial for summit success! Take a scenic hike to higher elevations, allowing your body to adjust to thinning air. Enjoy panoramic vistas before returning to Mawenzi Tarn. Later, move to Kibo Hut (4,700m) on the crater rim – your base for tomorrow’s summit push!

Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut

Summit day arrives! Start your ascent around midnight, headlamps illuminating the path. Navigate challenging terrain in darkness. The climb is demanding, but reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa’s highest point, is unparalleled! Witness a breathtaking sunrise above the clouds before descending to Horombo Hut (3,720m) for a well-earned rest.

Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate

Your final day! Descend through diverse ecosystems, watching the landscape transform. Feel the temperature rise as you re-enter the lush rainforest. Reach Marangu Gate (1,996m) and celebrate your incredible achievement with your team. Collect your summit certificate and reflect on your unforgettable Rongai Route adventure!

Day 1: Nale Moru Gate – Simba Camp 

Embark on your adventure with a scenic drive from Moshi to Nale Moru Gate (1,996m). After registration, the real adventure begins! Trek through a lush rainforest teeming with colorful birds and plants. Towering fig trees and cascading waterfalls line your path as you ascend to Simba Camp (2,626m) for a night’s rest.

Day 2: Simba Camp – Second Cave Camp 

Today, traverse through changing landscapes! Bid farewell to the rainforest and enter a captivating zone with shorter trees and unique plants acclimatized to the altitude. The vistas expand into a vast, grassy plain, enhancing your journey. Ascend further to reach Second Cave Camp (3,679m) for a distinctive night’s rest – sleeping in caves alongside giant heather plants.

Day 3: Second Cave Camp – Kikelewa Camp 

Embark on a steeper trek today through a dry, rocky terrain. Fear not, for the breathtaking views – mountains enveloping you with clouds drifting far below – accompany you. This challenging hike aids your acclimatization to the thinner air at higher altitudes. Arrive at Kikelewa Camp (3,840m) for reprieve and a restful night’s sleep!

Day 4: Kikelewa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Hut 

Today’s ascent is gentler, yet the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. It resembles the lunar surface, adorned with sparse vegetation and scattered rocks. Behold the imposing Barranco Wall on the opposite side of the mountain. Retire for the night at Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,337m).

Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn Hut – Kibo Hut 

Ascend higher today to aid your body in acclimatizing to the reduced oxygen at the summit. Revel in breathtaking panoramas before returning to Mawenzi Tarn Hut (4,337m) for a leisurely afternoon. Later, transition to Kibo Hut (4,700m) – situated beside the crater rim! This serves as your base camp for the impending climb tomorrow night.

Day 6: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut 

Summit night! Commence your hike in the wee hours, around midnight, guided by headlamps illuminating the rocky paths. Despite the arduous ascent in darkness, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), Africa’s pinnacle, justifies every effort! Witness the awe-inspiring sunrise above the clouds before descending to Horombo Hut (3,720m) to recuperate for the night.

Day 7: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate 

Experience the temperature rise and the scenery transition as you descend into the rainforest. Arrive at Marangu Gate (1,996m) and celebrate with your team – you’ve conquered Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route! Don’t forget your well-deserved summit certificate, and take a moment to reflect on this remarkable adventure!