7 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route Trek

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 7 km

• Zone: Rainforest
  Start your trek from Rongai Gate, passing through lush forest and farmlands. Overnight at Simba Camp on the edge of the moorland.

• Hiking Time: 6–7 hours

• Distance: 12 km

• Zone: Moorland
  Climb gradually through heather and moorland, with wide views of the eastern ice fields. Overnight at Second Cave Camp.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 9 km

• Zone: Moorland
  Leave the main trail and head toward Mawenzi Peak. Arrive at the scenic Kikelewa Camp, surrounded by giant groundsels and unique alpine flora.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 6 km

• Zone: Alpine Desert
  A short but steep climb up grassy slopes leads to the remote and beautiful Mawenzi Tarn, nestled beneath the towering Mawenzi spires. Great for acclimatization hikes in the afternoon.

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Distance: 9 km

• Zone: Alpine Desert
  Cross the high alpine desert to Kibo Hut, your base camp for summit night. Have an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Distance: ~21 km
  Begin your summit attempt at midnight, reaching Gilman’s Point (5,681m) and Uhuru Peak by sunrise. After celebrating, descend to Horombo Hut for your final night on the mountain.

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Distance: 20 km
  Descend through moorland and rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you receive your certificate and transfer back to your hotel for a hot shower and celebration dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight. Congratulations on reaching the Roof of Africa!